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CVS Nighttime Childrens Cold and Cough Multi-Symptom Relief — CVS PHARMACY
This page contains 16 source sections for CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE AND DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, oral route. Label set d66b1a2e-49b6-473b-acec-2694c73ce8b4, version 6.
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Uses described in the label
Uses temporarily relieves cold symptoms: ▪ cough due to minor throat & bronchial irritation ▪ sneezing ▪ runny nose
Purpose
Active ingredients (in each 15 mL) Purpose Chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg Antihistamine Dextromethorphan HBr 15 mg Cough suppressant
Table text from source:
| Active ingredients (in each 15 mL) | Purpose
| Chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg | Antihistamine
| Dextromethorphan HBr 15 mg | Cough suppressant
Dosage and administration — label text
Directions ▪ take only as directed ▪ do not exceed 4 doses per 24 hrs. ▪ only use the dose cup provided adults & children 12 yrs & over 30 mL every 6 hrs. children 6 to under 12 yrs 15 mL every 6 hrs. children 4 to under 6 yrs do not use unless directed by a doctor children under 4 yrs do not use
Table text from source:
| adults & children 12 yrs & over | 30 mL every 6 hrs.
| children 6 to under 12 yrs | 15 mL every 6 hrs.
| children 4 to under 6 yrs | do not use unless directed by a doctor
| children under 4 yrs | do not use
Warnings
Warnings Do not use ▪ 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. ▪ to make a child sleepy Ask a doctor before use if you have ▪ glaucoma ▪ 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 ▪ trouble urinating due to enlarged prostate gland Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers. When using this product ▪ excitability may occur, especially in children ▪ marked drowsiness may occur ▪ avoid alcoholic drinks ▪ be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery ▪ alcohol, sedatives, & tranquilizers may increase drowsiness Stop use and ask a doctor if ▪ cough persists more than 1 week, tends to recur 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.
Unclassified section
Drug Facts
Active ingredient
Active ingredients (in each 15 mL) Purpose Chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg Antihistamine Dextromethorphan HBr 15 mg Cough suppressant
Table text from source:
| Active ingredients (in each 15 mL) | Purpose
| Chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg | Antihistamine
| Dextromethorphan HBr 15 mg | Cough suppressant
Do not use
Do not use ▪ 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. ▪ to make a child sleepy
Ask a doctor before use
Ask a doctor before use if you have ▪ glaucoma ▪ 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 ▪ trouble urinating due to enlarged prostate gland
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 ▪ excitability may occur, especially in children ▪ marked drowsiness may occur ▪ avoid alcoholic drinks ▪ be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery ▪ alcohol, sedatives, & tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
When to stop use and seek help
Stop use and ask a doctor if ▪ cough persists more than 1 week, tends to recur 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.
Storage and handling
Other information ▪ each 15 mL contains: potassium 5 mg, sodium 5 mg ▪ sugar free ▪ aspirin free ▪ store at room temperature
Inactive ingredient
Inactive ingredients anhydrous citric acid, FD&C Red No. 40, flavor, potassium citrate, potassium sorbate, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol, sucrose
Questions
Questions or comments? 1-866-467-2748
Official sources and product identifiers
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Substances listed: CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE
RxNorm identifiers: 1114361
Package NDC codes
51316-752-08
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