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DRx Choice Childrens Stuffy Nose and Chest Congestion

Dosage form
SOLUTION
Labeler
RARITAN PHARMACEUTICALS
Label updated
2025-09-29
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, USP 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 usein 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
  • nervousness, dizziness or sleeplessness occur
  • 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
  • dose as follows or as directed by a doctor

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 dihydrate, 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 & Chest Congestion

NDC 68163-748-04

DRx Choice®

Children's

Stuffy Nose & Chest Congestion


Guaifenesin (Expectorant)
Phenylephrine HCl (Nasal Decongestant)

Relieves: Stuffy Nose, Chest congestion, Breaks Up Mucus

Dosage Cup Included

Mixed Berry Flavor

Naturally & artificially flavored

For Ages 4 & Over

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.

Manufactured by:

Raritan Pharmaceuticals

8 Joanna Court. East Brunswick

NJ 08816


[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 7a3bb739-ff50-4d29-b270-d6b084906493 · Version 3
NDC: 68163-748