DRx Choice Long Acting Cough
DRx Choice Long Acting Cough is an FDA drug label for the active ingredient DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR manufactured by RARITAN PHARMACEUTICALS 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 20260909.
- Generic name
- DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR
- Manufacturer
- RARITAN PHARMACEUTICALS
- Product type
- HUMAN OTC DRUG
- Route
- ORAL
- Dosage form
- N/A
- NDC
- 68163-742
- Application
- M012
- Label effective
- 20260909
About this product
DRx Choice Long Acting Cough is an FDA-registered drug product whose active ingredient is DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR. It is labelled by RARITAN PHARMACEUTICALS taken by oral and marketed as a human otc drug product. Identifiers on file: NDC 68163-742, application M012, label effective 20260909. It is one of 8 FDA drug label records sharing the active ingredient DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR. 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 HBR are most often described in connection with: temporarily relieves, cough due, minor throat, bronchial irritation. 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 cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold
Dosage & Administration
Directions ▪ do not take more than 4 doses in a 24-hour period ▪ measure only with dosing cup provided ▪ keep dosing cup with product ▪ mL = milliliter ▪ this adult product is not intended for use in children under 12 years of age age dose adults and children 12 years and over 10 mL every 6 to 8 hours children under 12 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) ▪ cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema Stop use and ask a doctor if cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by 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 at 1-800-222-1222.
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View labelHow products containing DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR compare
FDA lists 8 drug label records with DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | AMERISOURCE BERGEN | 1 |
| — | — | BIONPHARMA INC. | 1 |
| — | — | CVS PHARMACY, INC | 1 |
| — | — | Humco Holding Group, Inc | 1 |
| — | — | Oakhurst Company | 1 |
Recall and safety notices
5 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-0232-2017 | CVS Health Homeopathic Infants Teething Tablets 135 count bottle Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc. One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895 NDC 59779-860-03 UPC 0504284162 | Raritan Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | Class II | Terminated | 20170104 |
| D-0234-2017 | CVS pharmacy Kids' Ear Relief Oral Liquid 0.85 oz (25 mL) Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc. One CVS Drive Woonsocket RI 02895 NDC 59779-687-02 UPC 77815909639 | Raritan Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | Class II | Terminated | 20170104 |
| D-0233-2017 | Kids' Relief Ear Relief Oral Liquid 0.85 fl oz. (25 mL) 3025 de'l Assomption Blvd. Montreal, QC H1N 2H2 Canada NDC 60512-913-8 UPC 77815909639 | Raritan Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | Class II | Terminated | 20170104 |
| D-026-2013 | Wal-Mucil 100% Natural Fiber, 100% Natural Psyllium Seed Husk, Fiber Laxative/Supplement, a)160 capsules per bottle (item #503663), and b) 320 capsules per bottle (Item #586143), Distributed by: Walgreen Co., 200 Wilmot Road, Deerfield, IL 60015-4616, www.walgreens.com, a) UPC 3-11917-08151-9, b) UPC 3-11917-07658-4 | Raritan Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | Class II | Terminated | 20121031 |
| D-028-2013 | Berkley & Jensen Fiber Capsules, Fiber Laxative/Fiber Supplement, 100% Natural Psyllium Fiber, 400 capsules per bottle, Distributed by: BJWC, 25 Research Drive, Westborough, MA 01581, Made in USA, UPC 4-00016-27053-2. | Raritan Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | Class II | Terminated | 20121031 |
Frequently asked questions
What is DRx Choice Long Acting Cough used for?
Uses temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold
Who makes DRx Choice Long Acting Cough?
RARITAN PHARMACEUTICALS is the labeler of record for DRx Choice Long Acting Cough. 8 FDA label records share the active ingredient DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR, 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 DRx Choice Long Acting Cough 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 DRx Choice Long Acting Cough 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 HBR?
Yes. 8 FDA drug label records list DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR 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 DRx Choice Long Acting Cough been recalled?
5 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.