Is Children's Delsym Cough Dextromethorphan Polistirex Grape Flavored Liquid GERD Friendly?

No. This product is not GERD friendly free as it lists 1 ingredient that contains GERD friendly.

Why it's not GERD friendly

  • inactive citric acid anhydrous

inactive citric acid anhydrous

Dietitian note

Citric acid, a common food additive, is a known GERD trigger due to its high acidity, which can directly irritate the esophagus. It can also weaken the lower esophageal sphincter, allowing stomach acid to flow back up and cause heartburn. Furthermore, even small amounts of citric acid can significantly increase stomach acid production, worsening reflux symptoms.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

Active Ingredients: Dextromethorphan Polistirex. Inactive ingredients: Citric acid anhydrous, D&C Red No. 33, Edetate disodium, Ethylcellulose, FD&C Blue No. 1, Flavor, High fructose corn syrup, Methylparaben, Partially hydrogenated vegetable oil (soybean, cottonseed), Polyethylene glycol 3350, Polysorbate 80, Propylene glycol, Propylparaben, Purified water, Sucrose, Tragacanth, Xanthan gum.

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About this product

Unknown · Liquid

Flavor
FruitySweet
Texture
Smooth
Commonly used for
DrinkingOn The Go