Compare to the active ingredient in Delsym Orange Flavor. Equate 12 Hour Cough Relief DM is an extended-release orange flavored liquid cough suppressant that provides all day or all night relief for up to 12 hours. This medicine helps to relieve the impulse to cough to help you get to sleep. Don’t suffer with a cough from a throat irritation or the common cold, take one dose of this orange flavored cough syrup for 12 hours of relief. Contains sodium metabisulfite, a sulfite that may cause allergic-type reactions. Does not contain fever reducer or pain reliever. Alcohol and gluten free. Dosage cup included.