Is Zarbee's Safe With Dimetapp?

In our latest question and answer, the pharmacist discusses whether or not Dimetapp is safe with Zarbee's products.

Question

My doctor recommended that I give Dimetapp to my child and I just want to make sure it is okay to mix that with Zarbee's Cough Syrup + Mucus.

Asked by Skyler On Jul 06, 2022

Answered by
Medical Content Reviewed By HelloPharmacist Staff

Published Jul 06, 2022
Last updated Mar 29, 2024

Key points

  • There is no known interaction between Zarbee's products and Dimetapp. They are considered safe to use together.

Thanks for reaching out! We've been getting a lot of questions regarding Zarbee's products recently, and are always more than happy to answer them.

First and foremost, I want to mention that there are several different Dimetapp products on the market, and they all contain different ingredients.

Nevertheless, Zarbee's Cough + Mucus does not contain any ingredients known to interact with any of the drugs contained in Dimetapp products (including Dimetapp Cold & Cough). They are considered safe to use together. 

What Is In Zarbee's Cough + Mucus

Zarbees Cough Syrup and Mucus Box and Bottle
Zarbee's Cough + Mucus contains the following ingredients:

  • Dark Honey
  • English Ivy Extract
  • Ascorbic Acid
  • Zinc Gluconate
  • Water
  • Citric Acid
  • Grapefruit Seed Extract
  • Natural Flavor

None of these ingredients have reported drug interactions and are generally considered to be safe to combine with over-the-counter medications. In fact, none of these are considered 'drug' products, which is way the labeling on Zarbee's Cough + Mucus says 'Supplement Facts' instead of 'Drug Facts'.

What Is In Dimetapp Cold & Cough?

Dimetapp Cough Cold

Since you mentioned Dimetapp Cough, I am assuming you are referring to Dimetapp Cold & Cough. It contains:

As mentioned, these drugs are considered safe with the ingredients in Zarbee's Cough + Mucus.

Final Words

Thanks again for reaching out! I hope your child starts to feel better soon.

References

  • Brompheniramine Monograph, PubChem
  • Phenylephrine Monograph, PubChem
  • Dextromethorphan Monograph, PubChem

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