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Congestion and CoughChildrens

Dosage form
SOLUTION
Labeler
CVS PHARMACY
Label updated
2026-01-05
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE · GUAIFENESIN · PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Active ingredients (in each 5 mL)

Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg
Guaifenesin 100 mg
Phenylephrine HCl 2.5 mg

Purpose

Cough suppressant
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:
    • cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with the common cold or inhaled irritants
    • stuffy nose
    • nasal congestion due to a cold
    • the intensity of coughing
    • the impulse to cough to help the child get to sleep
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

  • diabetes
  • heart disease
  • thyroid disease
  • high blood pressure
  • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with asthma
  • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)

When using this product

do not exceed recommended dosage.

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 persists more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition.

Keep out of reach of children.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions
  • do not take more than directed
  • do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period
  • mL = milliliter
  • only use the dose cup provided
  • dose as follows or as directed by a doctor
Age Dose
children 6 to under 12 years 10 mL every 4 hours
children 4 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
  • store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
  • see end flap for expiration date and lot number
Inactive ingredients

anhydrous citric acid, FD&C red #40, flavors, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate dihydrate, sorbitol, sucralose, xanthan gum

Questions or comments?

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♥CVS

NDC 69842-756-88

Berry Flavor

Children's
Cough &
Congestion 

DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBr,
Cough suppressant
GUAIFENESIN,
Expectorant
PHENYLEPHRINE HCl,
Nasal decongestant
Oral Solution

Compare to Mucinex®
Children's Cough & Congestion active ingredients*

Relieves: Chest congestion,
Stuffy nose, Cough

Breaks Up Mucus | No Added Alcohol
Free of: High fructose corn syrup,
Sugar, Aspirin & Ibuprofen

Ages 4-11 Years

Berry Flavor
Dosage cup included
Actual Bottle Size on Side Panel

6.8 FL OZ (201 mL)

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PRINTED
SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING

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*This product is not manufactured or distributed by RB Health (US) LLC,
owner of the registered trademark Mucinex® Children’s Cough &
Congestion. 50844 ORG082405688

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CVS Pharmacy, Inc.
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Woonsocket, RI 02895
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NDC: 69842-756