FATHER JOHN'S MEDICINE — FAIRVIEW PHARMACY EXPLAINER SCRIPTS
Updated September 24, 2026
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SHORT VERSION

Remember Father John's Medicine? The name is familiar, but today's label matters. The current Oakhurst formula contains dextromethorphan, a cough suppressant. Cod liver oil is an inactive ingredient. Alcohol-free does not mean it is right for every person or safe to combine with every cold medicine. Bring your bottle and medication list to Fairview Pharmacy. We can help you compare the ingredients before you choose.

LONGER VERSION

Does your family remember Father John's Medicine? Here is something worth checking before you reach for it: today's active ingredient.

The current Oakhurst product contains dextromethorphan HBr, a cough suppressant. Cod liver oil is still listed, but as an inactive ingredient. This is not simply a cod liver oil tonic.

It can temporarily relieve a cough, but it does not treat the cause or make a cold end sooner. Check other cough and cold products for overlapping ingredients. Dextromethorphan can cause drowsiness, and some medicines should not be taken with it. Follow the directions on your bottle, including the age restrictions.

If you are unsure, bring the bottle and your medication list to Fairview Pharmacy in Hattiesburg, or call 601-544-4871. Familiar name. Current label. Let's make it clear.

CAPTION

Father John's Medicine: familiar name, current ingredients. Read Fairview's guide to the formula, precautions, and questions to ask before choosing a cough medicine:
https://fairviewpharm.com/learn/father-johns-medicine-pharmacist-review

SOURCES

Oakhurst current product information:
https://oakhurstco.com/products/father-john-s-medicine

DailyMed product label:
https://www.dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/getFile.cfm?setid=8b8a249d-55af-cc98-e053-2995a90a431d&type=pdf

MedlinePlus dextromethorphan information:
https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a682492.html

General education. Follow the current package label and seek individualized advice. This script does not supply dosing instructions.