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Children Cough and Chest Congestion

OTC Oral RxCUI 1790650
Contents

Overview

Active ingredient
Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Guaifenesin
Established class
Expectorant
Physiologic effect
Decreased Respiratory Secretion Viscosity; Increased Respiratory Secretions
Route
Oral
Label date
2025-11-26

Indications and usage

Uses temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes

Purpose

s Cough suppressant Expectorant

Dosage and administration

Directions do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period measure only with dosing cup provided keep dosing cup with product mL = milliliter Age Dose children under 4 years do not use children 4 to under 6 years 5 mL every 4 hours children 6 to under 12 years 10 mL every 4 hours adults and children 12 years and older 20 mL every 4 hours

Do not use

If your are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your child's prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.

Ask a doctor before use if

Ask a doctor before use if you have cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema

Stop use and ask a doctor if

and ask a doctor if cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition.

Pregnancy or breast-feeding

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Active ingredient (label)

s (in each 20 mL) Dextromethorphan HBr, USP 20 mg Guaifenesin, USP 200 mg

Inactive ingredients

s anhydrous citric acid, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, edetate disodium, glycerin, flavor, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sorbitol solution, sucralose, xanthan gum.

Storage and handling

Other information each 20 mL contains: sodium 10 mg low sodium store at room temperature. Do not refrigerate.

Keep out of reach of children

of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away at (1-800-222-1222).