Quick answers
- What is Dextromethorphan and phenylephrine used for?
- The Drug Facts label of Broncofin (Menper Distributors, Inc.) lists these uses: Temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation and nasal congestion as may occur with the common cold or inhaled irritants.
- Do I need a prescription for Dextromethorphan and phenylephrine?
- No. The products on this page are sold without a prescription (over the counter).
- Is a store brand the same as the name brand?
- Products listed together below have the same active ingredients, in the same amount and the same form, as registered with the FDA. Inactive ingredients (such as colors, flavors and fillers) and package sizes can differ. Compare the “Active ingredient” box on both packages, and ask a pharmacist if you are not sure.
- Has Dextromethorphan and phenylephrine been recalled?
- No recall linked to these products appears in the FDA enforcement reports we use.
Drug Facts label
Every over-the-counter medicine must carry a “Drug Facts” box in the same order, set by FDA rules. Below is the label of one product for each common strength and form, quoted word for word. Your own package can differ (for example, children’s products have other directions): always follow the label on your package.
Broncofin · Menper Distributors, Inc.
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 mg/5 mL · Phenylephrine hydrochloride 5 mg/5 mL, liquid (oral)
Active ingredient (in each teaspoonful, (5mL)
Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg Phenylephrine HCI 5 mg
Purpose
Cough suppressant Nasal decongestant
Uses
Temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation and nasal congestion as may occur with the common cold or inhaled irritants
Warnings
Do not exceed recommended dosage. If nervousness, dizziness, or sleepiness occur, discontinue use and consult a doctor. A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition. If cough persists more than one week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache, consult a doctor.
Do not use
this product for persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema or if cough is accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus), unless directed by a doctor 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 if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, thyroid disease, diabetes, or trouble urinating due to enlargement of the prostate gland, unless directed by a doctor If you are pregnant or breast-feeding ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
In case of accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
Adults and children 12 years of age and over: take 2 teaspoons (10 mL) every 4 hours. Do not exceed 6 doses in 24 hours. Children under 12 years of age: consult a doctor.
Other information
Store this product between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
Inactive ingredients
cherry flavor, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, glycerin, menthol, methylparaben, propylene glycol, propylparaben, sucrose, water
Questions?
call 1-800-560-5223 M-F 9 AM to 4 PM Eastern
— FDA label of Broncofin, Menper Distributors, Inc., effective July 22, 2025. See the official label on DailyMed →
Triacting Daytime Cold Cough Childrens · Dolgencorp, Inc. (DOLLAR GENERAL & REXALL)
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 5 mg/5 mL · Phenylephrine hydrochloride 2.5 mg/5 mL, syrup (oral)
Active ingredient (in each 5 mL)
Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg Phenylephrine HCl 2.5 mg
Purpose
Cough suppressant Nasal decongestant
Uses
temporarily relieves: nasal and sinus congestion cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold
Warnings
Do not use
in a child under 4 years of age in a child who is 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 the child’s prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before giving this product.
Ask a doctor before use if
the child has heart disease high blood pressure thyroid disease diabetes cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) chronic cough that lasts, or as occurs with asthma
When using this product
do not exceed recommended dosage.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
nervousness, dizziness or sleeplessness occurs symptoms do not improve within 7 days or occur with a fever 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.
Keep out of reach of children
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Directions
do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period measure only with dosing cup provided. Do not use any other dosing device keep dosing cup with product mL = milliliter shake well before using
| age | dose |
| children 6 to under 12 years of age | 10 mL every 4 hours |
| children 4 to under 6 years of age | 5 mL every 4 hours |
| children under 4 years of age | do not use |
Inactive ingredients
acesulfame potassium, alcohol, benzoic acid, citric acid, disodium EDTA, FD&C red #40, flavor, maltitol, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium citrate
Questions?
Call 1-888-309-9030
— FDA label of Triacting Daytime Cold Cough Childrens, Dolgencorp, Inc. (DOLLAR GENERAL & REXALL), effective October 10, 2023. See the official label on DailyMed →
Childrens SUDAFED PE Cold plus Cough · Kenvue Brands LLC
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 5 mg/5 mL · Phenylephrine hydrochloride 2.5 mg/5 mL, solution (oral)
Active ingredient (in each 5 mL)
Purposes Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg Cough suppressant Phenylephrine HCl 2.5 mg Nasal decongestant
Purpose
Active ingredients (in each 5 mL) Purposes Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg Cough suppressant Phenylephrine HCl 2.5 mg Nasal decongestant
Uses
temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold, hay fever, or other upper respiratory allergies: cough nasal congestion sinus congestion and pressure
Warnings
Do not use
in a child who is 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 child's prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before giving this product.
Ask a doctor before use if
the child has heart disease high blood pressure thyroid disease diabetes persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with asthma cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) a sodium-restricted diet
When using this product
do not exceed recommended dose
Stop use and ask a doctor if
nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur symptoms do not improve within 7 days or occur with a fever cough gets worse or lasts for more than 7 days cough tends to come back or occurs with fever, rash or headache that lasts These could be signs of a serious condition.
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)
Directions
find right dose on chart below mL = milliliters repeat dose every 4 hours do not give more than 6 times in 24 hours
| Age (yr) | Dose (mL) |
|---|---|
| under 4 years | do not use |
| 4 to 5 years | 5 mL |
| 6 to 11 years | 10 mL |
Attention: use only enclosed dosing cup specifically designed for use with this product. Do not use any other dosing device.
Inactive ingredients
anhydrous citric acid, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, edetate disodium, FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C red no. 40, flavors, glycerin, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sorbitol solution, sucralose
Questions?
call 1-888-217-2117 (toll-free) or 215-273-8755 (collect)
— FDA label of Childrens SUDAFED PE Cold plus Cough, Kenvue Brands LLC, effective November 12, 2024. See the official label on DailyMed →
This page is not medical advice. Read the label on your package, and ask a pharmacist or doctor if you are not sure a medicine is right for you, for your child, or with your other medicines.
Same medicine, other brands
Each group lists the products that have exactly the same active ingredients, in the same amount and form, as registered with the FDA (NDC Directory). A store brand in the same group has the same medicine as the name brand; inactive ingredients, flavors and package sizes can differ. Each product links to its own official label.
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 mg/5 mL · Phenylephrine hydrochloride 5 mg/5 mL · liquid (oral) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Broncofin | Menper Distributors, Inc. | DailyMed |
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 5 mg/5 mL · Phenylephrine hydrochloride 2.5 mg/5 mL · syrup (oral) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Triacting Daytime Cold Cough Childrens | Dolgencorp, Inc. (DOLLAR GENERAL & REXALL) | DailyMed |
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 5 mg/5 mL · Phenylephrine hydrochloride 2.5 mg/5 mL · solution (oral) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Childrens SUDAFED PE Cold plus Cough | Kenvue Brands LLC | DailyMed |
Companies that sell this medicine
The company named on the package (maker or distributor), as listed in the FDA NDC Directory, with its number of over-the-counter products of this medicine.
- Menper Distributors, Inc.1 product
- Dolgencorp, Inc. (DOLLAR GENERAL & REXALL)1 product
- Kenvue Brands LLC1 product
Recalls
No recall linked to these products (by their NDC code or label) appears in the FDA enforcement reports.
Sources
- Drug labeling (SPL, openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- NDC Directory (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- Drug recall enforcement reports (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 27, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- FDA rule for the Drug Facts label (21 CFR 201.66)
Only medicines marketed under FDA rules for nonprescription drugs (an FDA monograph or an FDA approval) are listed. Homeopathic products are not listed: the FDA does not evaluate them for safety or effectiveness.