Label: CHILDRENS PLUS MULTI SYMPTOM COLD- acetaminophen, chlorpheniramine maleate, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, phenylephrine hydrochloride suspension

  • NDC Code(s): 55910-043-04
  • Packager: Dolgencorp, Inc. (DOLLAR GENERAL & REXALL)
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph final

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Updated January 19, 2023

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  • Active ingredients (in each 5 mL)

    Acetaminophen 160 mg

    Chlorpheniramine maleate 1 mg

    Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg

    Phenylephrine HCl 2.5 mg

  • Purposes

    Pain reliever/fever reducer

    Antihistamine

    Cough suppressant

    Nasal decongestant

  • Uses

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

    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.

    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 contaning acetaminophen

    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

    • to make a child sleepy
    • with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist
    • 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 is allergic to acetaminophen or any of the inactive ingredients in this product

    Ask a doctor before use if your child has

    • a breathing problem such as chronic bronchitis
    • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with asthma
    • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
    • heart disease
    • high blood pressure
    • thyroid disease
    • diabetes
    • glaucoma
    • liver disease

    Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if your child is taking

    • sedatives or tranquilizers
    • the blood thinning drug warfarin

    When using this product

    • do not exceed recommended dose (see overdose warning)
    • excitability may occur, especially in children
    • marked drowsiness may occur
    • sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    • new symptoms occur
    • fever gets worse or lasts for more than 3 days
    • redness or swelling is present
    • pain, nasal congestion or cough gets worse or lasts for more than 5 days
    • nervousness, dizziness or sleeplessness occurs
    • 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: Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause liver damage. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) immediately. Quick medical attention is critical even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

  • Directions

    • this product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use
    • mL=milliliter
    • shake well before using
    • measure only with dosing cup provided
    • do not use any other dosing device
    • keep dosing cup with product
    • do not give more than 5 times in 24 hours
    • if needed, repeat dose every 4 hours while symptoms last
    • find the right dose on chart below. If possible, use weight to dose, otherwise, use age.
    Weight (lb)Age (yr)Dose (mL)
     48-956-1110 mL
     36-47 4-5 do not use unless directed by a doctor
    under 36under 4do not use
  • Other Information

    • store at 20-25ºC (68-77ºF)
    • do not refrigerate
  • Inactive ingredients

    carboxymethylcellulose sodium, citric acid, D&C red #33, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, flavor, glycerin, microcrystalline cellulose, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol, sucrose, xanthan gum

  • Questions or comments?

    Call 1-888-309-9030

  • Principal Display Panel

    Ages 6 to 11 years

    Children's Plus Multi-Symptom Cold

    Acetaminophen

    Chlorpheniramine Maleate

    Dextromethorphan HBr

    Phenylephrine HCl

    Oral Suspension

    Pain reliever/fever reducer

    Antihistamine

    Cough suppressant

    Nasal decongestant

    *Compare to active ingredients in Children's Tylenol® Plus Multi-Symptom Cold

    Grape Flavored

    Relieves:

    Fever

    Sore Throat

    Sneezing

    Runny Nose

    Cough

    Stuffy Nose

    FL OZ (mL)

    TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SAFETY SEAL AROUND BOTTLE OR UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING.

    KEEP OUTER CARTON FOR COMPLETE WARNINGS AND PRODUCT INFORMATION

    DISTRIBUTED BY DOLGENCORP, LLC

    100 MISSION RIDGE

    GOODLETTSVILLE, TN 37072

  • Package Label

    Acetaminophen 160 mg, Chlorpheniramine maleate 1 mg, Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg, Phenylephrine HCl 2.5 mg

    Dollar General Children's Plus Multi Symptom Cold Suspension

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    CHILDRENS PLUS MULTI SYMPTOM COLD 
    acetaminophen, chlorpheniramine maleate, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, phenylephrine hydrochloride suspension
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:55910-043
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    ACETAMINOPHEN (UNII: 362O9ITL9D) (ACETAMINOPHEN - UNII:362O9ITL9D) ACETAMINOPHEN160 mg  in 5 mL
    CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE (UNII: V1Q0O9OJ9Z) (CHLORPHENIRAMINE - UNII:3U6IO1965U) CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE1 mg  in 5 mL
    DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE (UNII: 9D2RTI9KYH) (DEXTROMETHORPHAN - UNII:7355X3ROTS) DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE5 mg  in 5 mL
    PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 04JA59TNSJ) (PHENYLEPHRINE - UNII:1WS297W6MV) PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE2.5 mg  in 5 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM (UNII: K679OBS311)  
    CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL)  
    D&C RED NO. 33 (UNII: 9DBA0SBB0L)  
    FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)  
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SODIUM BENZOATE (UNII: OJ245FE5EU)  
    SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    SUCROSE (UNII: C151H8M554)  
    XANTHAN GUM (UNII: TTV12P4NEE)  
    Product Characteristics
    Color    Score    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorGRAPEImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:55910-043-041 in 1 BOX04/30/201504/30/2025
    1118 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34104/30/201504/30/2025
    Labeler - Dolgencorp, Inc. (DOLLAR GENERAL & REXALL) (068331990)