COUGH AND CHEST CONGESTION
COUGH AND CHEST CONGESTION is an FDA drug label for the active ingredient DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, GUAIFENESIN manufactured by Meijer, Inc. administered by ORAL. This page reproduces the FDA-approved indications and usage, dosage, contraindications, warnings, and adverse reactions exactly as published in the drug label. Data source: openFDA (U.S. FDA), label effective 20260702.
- Generic name
- DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, GUAIFENESIN
- Manufacturer
- Meijer, Inc.
- Product type
- HUMAN OTC DRUG
- Route
- ORAL
- Dosage form
- N/A
- NDC
- 79481-7500
- Application
- M012
- Label effective
- 20260702
About this product
COUGH AND CHEST CONGESTION is an FDA-registered drug product whose active ingredient is DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, GUAIFENESIN. It is labelled by Meijer, Inc. taken by oral and marketed as a human otc drug product. Identifiers on file: NDC 79481-7500, application M012, label effective 20260702. It is one of 30 FDA drug label records sharing the active ingredient DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, GUAIFENESIN. This page reproduces the FDA-approved label text so you can check what a product is, who makes it and how it is supplied before discussing it with a pharmacist or prescriber.
What it is used for
Across FDA labelling, products containing DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, GUAIFENESIN are most often described in connection with: temporarily relieves, common cold, symptoms cough, due minor, bronchial irritation, helps loosen, phlegm mucus, secretions rid. Wording differs between labels, and the full indications section on this page takes precedence when it is present.
Active ingredients
Indications & Usage
Uses • temporarily relieves common cold symptoms: • cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive
Dosage & Administration
Directions • take only as directed • only use the dose cup provided • do not exceed 6 doses per 24 hours adults and children 12 years and over 30 mL every 4 hours children 6 to under 12 years 15 mL every 4 hours children 4 to under 6 years ask a doctor children under 4 years do not use
Warnings
Warnings Do not use if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson’s disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product. Ask a doctor before use if you have • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema • a sodium-restricted diet Stop use and ask a doctor if • cough persists for more than 7 days, comes back or occurs with a fever, rash or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).
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FDA lists 30 drug label records with DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, GUAIFENESIN as the active ingredient. The most common dosage forms and the manufacturers with the most records are summarised below; strengths, pack sizes and inactive ingredients can still differ between apparently similar products.
| Dosage form | Products | Manufacturer | Products |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | Reckitt Benckiser LLC | 3 |
| — | — | Rugby Laboratories | 3 |
| — | — | CVS WOONSOCKET PRESCRIPTION CENTER, INCORPORATED | 2 |
| — | — | Dolgencorp Inc | 2 |
| — | — | Rite Aid Corporation | 2 |
Recall and safety notices
3 FDA recall record(s) match this product name or manufacturer. A match means the firm or product name appears in the enforcement report; confirm lot numbers and dates against the official FDA notice before acting.
| Recall | Product | Firm | Class | Status | Reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D-0033-2025 | Adult Cough and Chest Congestion (Dextromethorphan HBr USP 20 mg, Guaifenesin USP 400mg), packaged in 4 oz bottles further package in cartons, Distributed by: Genexa Inc., Alanta, GA, 30318, NDC-69676-0077-9, UPC Code # 850015736155 | Denison Pharmaceuticals, LLC | Class III | Ongoing | 20241113 |
| D-0034-2025 | Kids' Cough and Chest Congestion (Dextromethorphan HBr, USP 5mg/ Guaifenesin, USP 100 mg), packaged in 4 oz bottles further packaged in cartons, Distributed by: Genexa Inc., Alanta, GA, 30318, NDC-69676-0077-9, UPC Code# 850015736018 | Denison Pharmaceuticals, LLC | Class III | Ongoing | 20241113 |
| D-1361-2020 | Childrens Robitussin Honey Cough and Chest Congestion DM, dextromethorphan (cough suppressant), guaifenesin (expectorant), 4 FL OZ. bottle (118 mL), Distributed by: Pfizer, Madison, NJ 07940 USA, UPC: 50300318760128, NDC: 0031-8760-12. | Glaxosmithkline Consumer Healthcare Holdings | Class II | Terminated | 20200708 |
Frequently asked questions
What is COUGH AND CHEST CONGESTION used for?
Uses • temporarily relieves common cold symptoms: • cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive
Who makes COUGH AND CHEST CONGESTION?
Meijer, Inc. is the labeler of record for COUGH AND CHEST CONGESTION. 30 FDA label records share the active ingredient DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, GUAIFENESIN, so generic and branded versions may come from different companies; the manufacturer named on your pack is the one that matters for any enquiry.
What form does COUGH AND CHEST CONGESTION come in?
administered by oral. Strengths and pack sizes vary by label, so compare the NDC on your pack with the identifier listed on this page.
Is COUGH AND CHEST CONGESTION prescription or over-the-counter?
The FDA label for this product is recorded as human otc drug. Marketing status can differ between strengths and countries, so check the dispensing rules where you live.
Are there other products containing DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, GUAIFENESIN?
Yes. 30 FDA drug label records list DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, GUAIFENESIN as the active ingredient. Products with the same active ingredient can usually be substituted only when a prescriber or pharmacist confirms it is appropriate.
Has COUGH AND CHEST CONGESTION been recalled?
3 FDA recall record(s) match this product name or manufacturer. Review the recall and safety notices section on this page and confirm lot numbers against the official FDA enforcement report.
Where does this information come from?
All content is reproduced from FDA Structured Product Labelling data via openFDA. It is provided for identification and reference only and is not medical advice.
This page reproduces FDA Structured Product Labelling data for identification and reference. It is not medical advice, does not diagnose or treat any condition, and does not sell or price any medicine.