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CVS - Childrens Stuffy Nose and Cold

Dosage form: solution
Ingredients: GUAIFENESIN 100mg in 5mL, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE 2.5mg in 5mL
Labeler: CVS Pharmacy, Inc.
NDC code: 59779-454

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Nov 20, 2023.

CVS - Children's Stuffy Nose and Cold

Drug Facts

Active ingredients (in each 5 mL (1 tsp) dose)

Guaifenesin, USP 100 mg

Phenylephrine HCl, USP 2.5 mg

Purposes

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:
    • nasal congestion due to a cold
    • stuffy nose

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. Avoid foods or beverages that contain caffeine.

Ask a doctor before use if the child has
  • heart disease
  • high blood pressure
  • thyroid disease
  • diabetes
  • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
  • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with asthma

When using this product
  • Do not use more than directed

Stop use and ask a doctor if
  • your child gets nervous, dizzy or sleepless
  • symptoms do not get better within 7 days or occur with fever
  • cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or persistent headache.

These could be signs of a serious illness.

Keep out of reach of children.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).

Directions
  • measure only with dosing cup provided
  • do not use dosing cup with other products
  • mL= milliliter; tsp = teaspoon

Age
Dose
Children 6 years to 12 years
10 mL (2 tsp) orally every 4 hours, not to exceed 6 doses in 24 hours
Children 4 years to 6 years
5 mL (1 tsp) orally every 4 hours, not to exceed 6 doses in 24 hours
Children under 4 years
do not use unless directed by a doctor

Other information
  • each 5 mL contains: sodium 3 mg
  • tamper evident: do not use if printed seal under cap is torn or missing 
  • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
  • do not refrigerate
  • dosing cup provided
  • see bottom panel for lot number and expiration date

Inactive ingredients

anhydrous citric acid, edetate disodium, FD&C red #40, flavors, glycerin, propylene glycol, propyl gallate, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sorbitol, sucralose, xanthan gum.

Questions or Comments?

1-855-274-4122
You may also report side effects to this phone number.


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CVS Pharmacy, Inc.
One CVS Drive,
Woonsocket, RI 02895
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PACKAGE LABEL-PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL 4 FL OZ (118 mL Bottle)

CVS
HealthTM

Compare to the
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Stuffy Nose & Cold*

NDC 59779-454-24

Children's
Stuffy Nose
& Cold

Each 5 mL (1 tsp) dose  of oral
solution contains:
GUAIFENESIN, USP 100 mg
Expectorant
PHENYLEPHRINE HCl, USP 2.5 mg

Nasal decongestant

Relieves:
• Stuffy Nose
• Chest congestion
• Breaks up mucus

Alcohol free

For Ages 4+


Mixed Berry Flavor Syrup
Dosage cup included
Actual Bottle Size on Side Panel

4 FL OZ (118 mL)

CVS - CHILDRENS STUFFY NOSE AND COLD 
guaifenesin and phenylephrine hydrochloride solution
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:59779-454
Route of AdministrationORALDEA Schedule    
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
GUAIFENESIN (GUAIFENESIN) GUAIFENESIN100 mg  in 5 mL
PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE (PHENYLEPHRINE) PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE2.5 mg  in 5 mL
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID 
EDETATE DISODIUM 
FD&C RED NO. 40 
MANGO 
PINEAPPLE 
GLYCERIN 
PROPYLENE GLYCOL 
PROPYL GALLATE 
WATER 
SODIUM BENZOATE 
SODIUM CITRATE, UNSPECIFIED FORM 
SORBITOL 
SUCRALOSE 
XANTHAN GUM 
Product Characteristics
ColorPINK (Pink to Red) Score    
ShapeSize
FlavorBERRY, MANGO, PINEAPPLEImprint Code
Contains    
Packaging
#Item CodePackage Description
1NDC:59779-454-241 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON
1118 mL in 1 BOTTLE
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
OTC MONOGRAPH FINALpart34108/11/2015
Labeler - CVS Pharmacy, Inc. (062312574)
Registrant - Aurohealth LLC (078728447)
Establishment
NameAddressID/FEIOperations
Aurohealth LLC078728447MANUFACTURE(59779-454)

 
CVS Pharmacy, Inc.

Further information

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