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CVS Childrens Cold plus Cough plus Runny Nose drug information

ACETAMINOPHEN, CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE, AND DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE
CVS · ORAL

Product NDC: 69842-792

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Generic nameACETAMINOPHEN, CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE, AND DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE
Labeler / manufacturerCVS
RouteORAL
Drug classDrug class not supplied in source label
Product NDC69842-792
Label effective date2026-08-19

Official product label reference

CVS Childrens Cold plus Cough plus Runny Nose — CVS

This page contains 16 source sections for ACETAMINOPHEN, CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE, AND DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, oral route. Label set 7dc30e46-e289-40fc-b217-b123fee5daee, version 9.

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Uses described in the label

Uses • temporarily relieves the following cold/flu symptoms: • minor aches and pains • headache • sore throat • sneezing and runny nose • cough • temporarily reduces fever

Purpose

Active ingredients (in each 5 mL) Purposes Acetaminophen 160 mg Pain reliever/fever reducer Chlorpheniramine maleate 1 mg Antihistamine Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg Cough suppressant Table text from source: | Active ingredients (in each 5 mL) | Purposes | Acetaminophen 160 mg | Pain reliever/fever reducer | Chlorpheniramine maleate 1 mg | Antihistamine | Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg | Cough suppressant
Dosage and administration — label text
Directions • this product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use • do not give more than directed (see overdose warning ) • shake well before using • mL = milliliter • find right dose on chart below. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise, use age. • remove the child protective cap and squeeze your child's dose into the dosing cup • repeat dose every 4 hours, while symptoms last • do not give more than 5 times in 24 hours Weight (lb) Age (yr) Dose (mL) under 36 under 4 years do not use 36-47 4 to 5 years do not use unless directed by a doctor 48-95 6 to 11 years 10 mL Attention: use only enclosed dosing cup specifically designed for use with this product. Do not use any other dosing device. Table text from source: | Weight (lb) | Age (yr) | Dose (mL) | under 36 | under 4 years | do not use | 36-47 | 4 to 5 years | do not use unless directed by a doctor | 48-95 | 6 to 11 years | 10 mL
Warnings
Warnings Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if your child takes • more than 5 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount • with other drugs containing acetaminophen Allergy alert: acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include: • skin reddening • blisters • rash If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away. Sore throat warning: if sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly. Do not use • with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist. • to make a child sleepy • 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. • if your child has ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients Ask a doctor before use if your child has • liver disease • a breathing problem such as chronic bronchitis • glaucoma • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with asthma • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if your child is • taking the blood thinning drug warfarin • taking sedatives or tranquilizers When using this product • do not exceed recommended dose (see overdose warning ) • marked drowsiness may occur • sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness • excitability may occur, especially in children Stop use and ask a doctor if • pain or cough gets worse or lasts more than 5 days • fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days • new symptoms occur • redness or swelling is present • cough comes back or occurs with rash or headache that lasts These could be signs of a serious condition. Keep out of reach of children. Overdose warning In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222) Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
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Drug Facts
Active ingredient
Active ingredients (in each 5 mL) Purposes Acetaminophen 160 mg Pain reliever/fever reducer Chlorpheniramine maleate 1 mg Antihistamine Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg Cough suppressant Table text from source: | Active ingredients (in each 5 mL) | Purposes | Acetaminophen 160 mg | Pain reliever/fever reducer | Chlorpheniramine maleate 1 mg | Antihistamine | Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg | Cough suppressant
Do not use
Do not use • with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist. • to make a child sleepy • 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. • if your child has ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
Ask a doctor before use
Ask a doctor before use if your child has • liver disease • a breathing problem such as chronic bronchitis • glaucoma • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with asthma • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
Ask a doctor or pharmacist
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if your child is • taking the blood thinning drug warfarin • taking sedatives or tranquilizers
While using this medicine
When using this product • do not exceed recommended dose (see overdose warning ) • marked drowsiness may occur • sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness • excitability may occur, especially in children
When to stop use and seek help
Stop use and ask a doctor if • pain or cough gets worse or lasts more than 5 days • fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days • new symptoms occur • redness or swelling is present • cough comes back or occurs with rash or headache that lasts These could be signs of a serious condition.
Child safety
Keep out of reach of children.
Storage and handling
Other information • each 5 mL contains: sodium 3 mg • store at room temperature TAMPER-EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PRINTED INNER SEAL UNDER CAP IS TORN OR MISSING
Inactive ingredient
Inactive ingredients anhydrous citric acid, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, D&C Red No. 33, edetate disodium, FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Red No. 40, flavors, glycerin, microcrystalline cellulose, propyl gallate, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol solution, sucrose, xanthan gum
Questions
Questions or comments? 1-866-467-2748
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Official sources and product identifiers

Substances listed: ACETAMINOPHEN, CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE

RxNorm identifiers: 1086750

Package NDC codes

69842-792-04

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