Label: CVS CHILDRENS COLD PLUS COUGH PLUS RUNNY NOSE- acetaminophen, chlorpheniramine maleate, and dextromethorphan hydrobromide suspension

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph final

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Updated September 14, 2023

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Drug Facts

  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Active ingredients (in each 5 mL)Purposes

    Acetaminophen 160 mg

    Pain reliever/fever reducer

    Chlorpheniramine maleate 1 mg

    Antihistamine

    Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg

    Cough suppressant

  • Uses

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

    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 containing acetaminophen

    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.

    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

    with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
    to make a child sleepy
    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 has ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients

    Ask a doctor before use if your child has

    liver disease
    a breathing problem such as chronic bronchitis
    glaucoma
    persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with asthma
    cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)

    Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if your child is

    taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
    taking sedatives or tranquilizers

    When using this product

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

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    pain or cough gets worse or lasts more than 5 days
    fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
    new symptoms occur
    redness or swelling is present
    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

    In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222) Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

  • Directions

    this product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use
    do not give more than directed (see overdose warning)
    shake well before using
    mL = milliliter
    find right dose on chart below. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise, use age.
    remove the child protective cap and squeeze your child's dose into the dosing cup
    repeat dose every 4 hours, while symptoms last
    do not give more than 5 times in 24 hours
    Weight (lb)Age (yr)Dose (mL)

    under 36

    under 4 years

    do not use

    36-47

    4 to 5 years

    do not use unless directed by a doctor

    48-95

    6 to 11 years

    10 mL

    Attention: use only enclosed dosing cup specifically designed for use with this product. Do not use any other dosing device.

  • Other information

    each 5 mL contains: sodium 3 mg
    store at room temperature

    TAMPER-EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PRINTED INNER SEAL UNDER CAP IS TORN OR MISSING

  • Inactive ingredients

    anhydrous citric acid, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, D&C Red No. 33, edetate disodium, FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Red No. 40, flavors, glycerin, microcrystalline cellulose, propyl gallate, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol solution, sucrose, xanthan gum

  • Questions or comments?

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  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    NDC 69842-792-04

    CVS Health®

    Compare to the active ingredients in Children’s Tylenol® Cold + Cough + Runny Nose*

    Suspension Liquid

    Children's Cough &
    Runny Nose

    ACETAMINOPHEN,

    Pain Reliever-Fever Reducer

    CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE,

    Antihistamine
    DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBr

    Cough Suppressant

    Relieves:

    Fever & Sore Throat
    Sneezing & Runny Nose
    Cough

    Dosing cup included

    Grape Flavor

    Ages 6-11

    4 FL OZ (120 mL)

    IMPORTANT: Keep this carton for future reference on full labeling.

    Package contains One Bottle

    Distributed by:

    CVS Pharmacy, Inc.

    One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895

    © 2020 CVS/pharmacy

    CVS.com® 1-800-SHOP CVS

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    Money Back Guarantee

    *This product is not manufactured or distributed by Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc., distributor of Children’s Tylenol® Cold + Cough + Runny Nose.

    CVS Health Children's Cough & Runny Nose
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    CVS CHILDRENS  COLD PLUS COUGH PLUS RUNNY NOSE
    acetaminophen, chlorpheniramine maleate, and dextromethorphan hydrobromide suspension
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:69842-792
    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
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    anhydrous citric acid (UNII: XF417D3PSL)  
    CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: K679OBS311)  
    D&C red no. 33 (UNII: 9DBA0SBB0L)  
    EDETATE DISODIUM (UNII: 7FLD91C86K)  
    FD&C blue no. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)  
    FD&C red no. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    glycerin (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    microcrystalline cellulose (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    PROPYL GALLATE (UNII: 8D4SNN7V92)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    water (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    sodium benzoate (UNII: OJ245FE5EU)  
    sorbitol (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    sucrose (UNII: C151H8M554)  
    xanthan gum (UNII: TTV12P4NEE)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorPURPLEScore    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorGRAPEImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:69842-792-041 in 1 CARTON03/30/2020
    1120 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 1: Convenience Kit of Co-Package
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34103/30/2020
    Labeler - CVS (062312574)