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Adult Cough Medicine: Effective Cough Relief for Adults
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Your day doesn’t have to crumble at the hands of a cough. Delsym® adult cough medicine provides long-lasting relief by blocking the urge to cough, keeping you comfortable as your body recovers.
12-Hour Relief for Adult Cough
If you’re searching for cough relief for adults, you need a long-lasting solution that simplifies your day. By providing up to 12 hours of continuous cough relief, Delsym® allows you to get on with your routine without interruption. As the brand that released the first-ever 12-hour cough suppressant liquid in the 1980s, Delsym® is a trusted cough suppressant for all-day or all-night comfort.
Day and Night Formulas Available
When you have a persistent cough that interrupts your daytime routine or stands in the way of restful sleep, Delsym® cough suppressant can help. Delsym® offers both daytime and nighttime formulas to address your different cough and cold needs, including Delsym® 12 Hour Cough and Nighttime Cough Fast Release Combo for cough relief whenever you need it.
What Makes Delsym® Ideal for Adults?
Delsym® cough medicine is ideal for adults because it’s dosed for fast-acting cough relief that lasts for several hours (up to 12 hours, in the case of Delsym® 12 Hour formulas). Whether you’re facing a full day of work or need a peaceful night’s sleep, Delsym® suppresses the urge to cough to help you recover.
With fast-acting, long-lasting relief, Delsym® is the best cough syrup for adults available over the counter.
How to Choose the Right Adult Formula
To choose the right adult cough medicine formula, consider your symptoms, needs, and any underlying medical conditions or other medications.
We’re here to help you sort through the many available cough cures for adults with Delsym® products for different symptoms and needs:
- For daytime relief from coughing and chest congestion: Delsym® Cough + Chest Congestion DM
- For daytime cough relief and nighttime cold symptom relief: Delsym® 12 Hour Cough and Nighttime Fast Release Combo
- For fast-acting cough relief in caplet form: Maximum Strength Delsym® Cough Suppressant Caplets
The Delsym® dosage for adult formulas varies from product to product. Consult the medicine label, or check this chart:
Delsym® Cough Syrup Dosage for Adults
| Delsym® 12 Hour Cough Liquid | Delsym® Cough+ Chest Congestion DM Liquid | Delsym® Maximum Strength Cough Suppressant Caplets | Delsym® Nighttime Cough Liquid | Delsym® Cough+ Sore Throat Honey Flavored Liquid |
Adults and children 12 years of age and over | 10 mL every 12 hours not to exceed 20 mL in 24 hours | 20 mL in dosing cup provided every 4 hours. | 2 caplets every 6 to 8 hours as needed, not to exceed 8 | 20 mL in dosing cup provided every 4 hours | 20 mL in dosing cup provided every 4 hours |
Children 6 to under 12 years of age | 5 mL every 12 hours, not to exceed 10 mL in 24 hours | Do not use | Do not use | Do not use | Do not use |
Children 4 to under 6 years of age | 2.5 mL every 12 hours, not to exceed 5 mL in 24 hours | Do not use | Do not use | Do not use | Do not use |
Children under 4 years of age | Do not use | Do not use | Do not use | Do not use | Do not use |
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