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CVS childrens Cough and Cold drug information

CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE, DEXTROMETRORPHAN HBR
CVS PHARMACY · ORAL

Product NDC: 51316-745

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Generic nameCHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE, DEXTROMETRORPHAN HBR
Labeler / manufacturerCVS PHARMACY
RouteORAL
Drug classDrug class not supplied in source label
Product NDC51316-745
Label effective date2026-08-19

Official product label reference

CVS childrens Cough and Cold — CVS PHARMACY

This page contains 16 source sections for CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE, DEXTROMETRORPHAN HBR, oral route. Label set 035c5e2a-04e3-490b-8f1a-233a5cb6eadb, version 6.

Retrieved 2026-10-02 · openFDA dataset updated 2026-10-02 · Check the current DailyMed label

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Uses described in the label

Uses ▪ temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold ▪ temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: ▪ runny nose ▪ sneezing ▪ itchy, watery eyes ▪ itching of the nose or throat

Purpose

PURPOSES Antihistamine Cough suppressant Uses ▪ temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold ▪ temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: ▪ runny nose ▪ sneezing ▪ itchy, watery eyes ▪ itching of the nose or throat
Dosage and administration — label text
Directions ▪ measure only with dosing cup provided ▪ keep dosing cup with product ▪ mL = milliliter ▪ do not take more than 4 doses in any 24-hour period age dose Children under 6 years do not use children 6 to under 12 years 10 mL every 6 hours adults and children 12 years and older 20 mL every 6 hours Other information ▪ each 10 mL contains: sodium 7 mg ▪ store at room temperature, Do not refrigerate. Table text from source: | age | dose | Children under 6 years | do not use | children 6 to under 12 years | 10 mL every 6 hours | adults and children 12 years and older | 20 mL every 6 hours
Warnings
WARNINGS Do not use • to sedate a child or to make a child sleepy • if you 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 prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product. Ask a doctor before use if you have • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland • glaucoma • a cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) • a breathing problem or chronic cough that lasts or as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers When using this product ▪ do not use more than directed ▪ marked drowsiness may occur ▪ avoid alcoholic drinks ▪ alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness ▪ be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery ▪ excitability may occur, especially in children Stop use 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. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away at 1-800-222-1222. Directions ▪ measure only with dosing cup provided ▪ keep dosing cup with product ▪ mL = milliliter ▪ do not take more than 4 doses in any 24-hour period age dose Children under 6 years do not use children 6 to under 12 years 10 mL every 6 hours adults and children 12 years and older 20 mL every 6 hours Other information ▪ each 10 mL contains: sodium 7 mg ▪ store at room temperature, Do not refrigerate. Table text from source: | age | dose | Children under 6 years | do not use | children 6 to under 12 years | 10 mL every 6 hours | adults and children 12 years and older | 20 mL every 6 hours
Unclassified section
DRUG FACTS
Active ingredient
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS (in each 10 mL) Chlorpheniramine maleate, USP 2 mg Dextromethorphan HBr, USP 15 mg
Do not use
Do not use • to sedate a child or to make a child sleepy • if you 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 prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
Ask a doctor before use
Ask a doctor before use if you have • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland • glaucoma • a cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) • a breathing problem or chronic cough that lasts or as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema
Ask a doctor or pharmacist
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers
While using this medicine
When using this product ▪ do not use more than directed ▪ marked drowsiness may occur ▪ avoid alcoholic drinks ▪ alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness ▪ be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery ▪ excitability may occur, especially in children
When to stop use and seek help
Stop use 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.
Child safety
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away at 1-800-222-1222.
Other safety information
Other information ▪ each 10 mL contains: sodium 7 mg ▪ store at room temperature, Do not refrigerate.
Inactive ingredient
Inactive ingredients citric acid, FD&C red no. 40, Glycerin, lactic acid, natural and artificial flavors, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sorbitol solution, sucralose
Questions
QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? 1-866-467-2748

Official sources and product identifiers

Substances listed: CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE

RxNorm identifiers: 1111440

Package NDC codes

51316-745-04

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