Because if they are like I was when I was a kid they don't even know they're taking DXM, for the most part... just "triple Cs" (obviously not the OP). I really don't get it. They're more watched and they're way worse for you and they're on the expensive side too. SO many better options. Almost any form of OTC with DXM is safer than Coricidin.
But why? That is the question.There are SO many other options that you don't even have to worry about that at all with.
Or maybe the "bloody" vomit was really the red coating which only shows up when you dont rinse it off? Just a thought
plus zicam has the fewest nasty inactive ingredients of any OTC prep.