Healthdirect Free Australian health advice you can count on.

Medical problem? Call 1800 022 222. If you need urgent medical help, call triple zero immediately

healthdirect Australia is a free service where you can talk to a nurse or doctor who can help you know what to do.

beginning of content

Dry Cough Mixture (Pharmacy Choice) TM

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional. Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Active ingredients: brompheniramine + phenylephrine + dextromethorphan

Brand name

(ARTG)

: PHARMACY CHOICE COUGH & COLD ELIXIR PE oral liquid bottle

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

Relief of symptoms of colds, including nasal congestion, running nose, sneezing, watery or itchy eyes; suppresses coughs.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Oral Liquid
  • Oral
  • Thick, clear liquid with grape odour.

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 25 degrees Celsius
  • Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
  • Store below 25 degrees Celsius
  • Shelf lifetime is 18 Months.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

The packs below are available from a pharmacy without prescription. It is Schedule 2 : Pharmacy Medicine.

  • 100mL pack
  • 200 mL (PET) pack
  • 200mL pack

Over 65 ?

(AHT)

This medicine contains the active ingredients:

If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.

Reporting side effects

You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.

You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems

Back to top back to top

Need more information?

These trusted information partners have more on this topic.

Top results

Dry coughs - myDr.com.au

A dry cough is non-productive and irritating, and sometimes causes a tickly throat. Find out what products are available for a dry cough.

Read more on MyDoctor website

Chesty coughs - myDr.com.au

When you have a chesty cough (wet, productive or phlegmy) your chest feels heavy and you may cough up mucus or phlegm. Find out what products are available for a chesty cough.

Read more on MyDoctor website

Medications for respiratory tract infections: The good, the unreliable, and the old fashioned | Diabetes Australia

Your respiratory tract is made up of an upper section (mouth, throat, nose, sinuses and vocal cords) and a lower respiratory tract (bronchi or breathing tubes

Read more on Diabetes Australia website

Fungal tests | Pathology Tests Explained

Fungi are microorganisms that exist in nature as single-celled yeasts or as multi-cellular moulds. There are more than 50,000 species of fungi in the environ

Read more on Pathology Tests Explained website

Healthdirect 24hr 7 days a week hotline

24 hour health advice you can count on

1800 022 222

Government Accredited with over 140 information partners

We are a government-funded service, providing quality, approved health information and advice

Australian Government, health department logo ACT Government logo New South Wales government, health department logo Northen Territory Government logo Queensland Government logo Government of South Australia, health department logo Tasmanian government logo Victorian government logo Government of Western Australia, health department logo

Healthdirect Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to the Traditional Owners and to Elders both past and present.