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Generic nameDEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE AND GUAIFENESIN
Labeler / manufacturerCVS PHARMACY, INC
RouteORAL
Drug classExpectorant
Product NDC69842-577
Label effective date2026-08-19
Official product label reference
CVS Childrens Cough Relief — CVS PHARMACY, INC
This page contains 14 source sections for DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE AND GUAIFENESIN, oral route. Label set fe12f3bd-3237-42d1-aec5-c831b9637175, version 6.
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Uses described in the label
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 • the intensity of coughing • the impulse to cough to help your child get to sleep
Purpose
Active ingredients (in each 5 mL) Purpose Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg Cough suppressant Guaifenesin 100 mg Expectorant
Table text from source:
| Active ingredients (in each 5 mL) | Purpose
| Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg | Cough suppressant
| Guaifenesin 100 mg | Expectorant
Dosage and administration — label text
Directions • do not take 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 5 mL – 10 mL every 4 hours children 4 years to under 6 years 2.5 mL – 5 mL every 4 hours children under 4 years do not use
Table text from source:
| Age | Dose
| children 6 years to under 12 years | 5 mL – 10 mL every 4 hours
| children 4 years to under 6 years | 2.5 mL – 5 mL every 4 hours
| children under 4 years | do not use
Warnings
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 • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with asthma Stop use and ask a doctor if cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with 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 at 1-800-222-1222.
Unclassified section
Drug Facts
Active ingredient
Active ingredients (in each 5 mL) Purpose Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg Cough suppressant Guaifenesin 100 mg Expectorant
Table text from source:
| Active ingredients (in each 5 mL) | Purpose
| Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg | Cough suppressant
| Guaifenesin 100 mg | Expectorant
Do not use
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
Ask a doctor before use if the child has • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with asthma
When to stop use and seek help
Stop use and ask a doctor if cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition.
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.
Storage and handling
Other information • each 5 mL contains : sodium 2 mg • Tamper evident: do not use if printed inner seal under cap is torn or missing • store at room temperature • do not refrigerate
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