New Maximum Strength Delsym Cough Suppressant Caplets, cough relief without the cough medicine taste. Temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with the common cold or inhaled irritants. It also relieves the impulse to cough to help you get to sleep. It contains DEX (Dextromethorphan), it works on the part of the brain responsible for the cough reflex, disrupting the communication between the brain and the nerves which provoke the coughing. It is fast release and lasts for up to 8 hours, day or night. The package contain 20 caplets. NEW CAPLET FORMAT: Maximum Strength Delsym Cough Suppressant caplets provide relief without the cough medicine taste. FAST RELEASE: Lasts up to 8 hours day or night. Temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with the common cold or inhaled irritants. #1 PHARMACIST RECOMMENDED BRAND: US News & World Report 2020-2021 in Cough Suppressants award. FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN 12 YEARS AND OVER Made in United States Dose as follows or as directed by a doctor Adults and children 12 years of age and over: take 2 caplets every 6 to 8 hours as needed, not to exceed 8 caplets in 24 hours Children under 12 years of age: do not use © DELSYM