The invention provides a semi-solid chewable dosage form for use as an over-the-counter medication that contains an active pharmaceutical ingredient to treat symptoms associated with allergies, colds, coughs, fever, pain, gastrointestinal disorders, sleep, and other common conditions. The invention further provides a semi-solid chewable dosage form that contains an active pharmaceutical ingredient, a gelling agent, gelatin, sugar, a polyol, and a pH adjusting agent. The invention also provides a semi-solid chewable dosage form that contains a gelling agent, sugar, a polyol, glycerin, and a pH adjusting agent.