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Dosage form
SOLUTION
Labeler
CVS PHARMACY, INC
Label updated
2026-08-19
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
GUAIFENESIN · PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Drug Facts

Active ingredients (in each 5 mL)

Guaifenesin, USP 100 mg

Phenylephrine HCl, 2.5 mg

Purposes

Expectorant
Nasal Decongestant

Uses
  • ▪helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive
  • ▪temporarily relieves:
    • ▪nasal congestion due to a cold
    • ▪stuffy nose
Warnings

Do not use in a child who is 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 giving this product.

Ask a doctor before use if the child has
  • ▪heart disease
  • ▪high blood pressure
  • ▪thyroid disease
  • ▪diabetes
  • ▪cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
  • ▪persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with asthma
When using this product
  •  Do not use more than directed
Stop use and ask a doctor if
  • ▪your child gets nervous, dizzy or sleepless
  • ▪symptoms do not get better within 7 days or occur with fever
  • ▪cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or persistent headache.

These could be signs of a serious illness.

Keep out of reach of children.

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

Directions
  • ▪do not give more than 6 doses in any 24 hour period
  • ▪measure only with dosing cup provided
  • ▪do not use dosing cup with other products
  • ▪mL= milliliter

Age

Dose

Children 6 years to under 12 years

10 mL every 4 hours

Children 4 years to under 6 years

5 mL every 4 hours

Children under 4 years

do not use

Other information
  • each 5 mL contains: sodium 3 mg
  • ▪very low sodium 
  • ▪store at room temperature
  • ▪do not refrigerate
  • ▪dosing cup provided
Inactive ingredients

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

Questions or Comments?

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Package Label-Principal Display Panel 4 FL OZ (118 mL Bottle)

Compare to the Active Ingredients in Children’s Mucinex® Stuffy Nose & Cold

NDC 69842-487-04

Children's Stuffy Nose & Cold Relief

Guaifenesin

Expectorant

Phenylephrine Hcl

Nasal Decongestant

  • •Stuffy Nose
  • •Chest Congestion
  • •Breaks Up Mucus

Dosage Cup Included

For Ages 4 & Over

Dye Free
Mixed Berry Flavor

Naturally and Artificially Flavored

4 FL OZ (118 mL)

TAMPER-EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PRINTED INNER SEAL UNDER CAP IS TORN OR MISSING

IMPORTANT: Keep this carton for future reference on full labeling.

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DailyMed Set ID: 6cff265d-94a3-4617-a366-fe970d97f05a · Version 6
NDC: 69842-487