Congestion and Cough
Dextromethorphan HBr, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine HCl · Solution · Oral
Active ingredient
Active ingredients (in each 5 mL) Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg Guaifenesin 100 mg Phenylephrine HCl 2.5 mg
Purpose
Purpose Cough suppressant Expectorant Nasal decongestant
Uses
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 stuffy nose nasal congestion due to a cold the intensity of coughing the impulse to cough to help the child get to sleep
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 diabetes heart disease thyroid disease high blood pressure persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with asthma cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage. Stop use and ask a doctor if nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur symptoms do not get better within 7 days or occur with fever cough persists more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a 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.
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 diabetes heart disease thyroid disease high blood pressure persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with asthma cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
When using this product
When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage.
Stop use and ask a doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor if nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur symptoms do not get better within 7 days or occur with fever cough persists more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition.
Keep out of reach of children
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
Directions do not take more than directed do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period mL = milliliter only use the dose cup provided dose as follows or as directed by a doctor Age Dose children 6 to under 12 years 10 mL every 4 hours children 4 to under 6 years 5 mL every 4 hours children under 4 years do not use
Other information
Other information each 5 mL contains: sodium 3 mg store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F) see end flap for expiration date and lot number
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients anhydrous citric acid, FD&C red #40, flavors, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate dihydrate, sorbitol, sucralose, xanthan gum
Questions?
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Label text from the FDA structured product label by CVS PHARMACY (revised Jan 5, 2026). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide in 1 product
- Guaifenesin in 1 product
- Phenylephrine Hydrochloride in 1 product
Congestion and Cough NDC products (1)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69842-756 | Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 5 mg/5mL; Guaifenesin 100 mg/5mL; Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 2.5 mg/5mL Solution | CVS PHARMACY | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Frequently asked questions
What is Congestion and Cough used for?
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 stuffy nose nasal congestion due to a cold the intensity of coughing the impulse to cough to help the child get to sleep
Who makes Congestion and Cough?
Congestion and Cough is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including CVS PHARMACY.