CVS childrens Cough and Cold
chlorpheniramine maleate, dextrometrorphan HBr · Liquid · Oral
Active ingredient
(in each 10 mL) Chlorpheniramine maleate, USP 2 mg Dextromethorphan HBr, USP 15 mg
Purpose
Antihistamine Cough suppressant Uses ▪ temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold ▪ temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: ▪ runny nose ▪ sneezing ▪ itchy, watery eyes ▪ itching of the nose or throat
Uses
Uses ▪ temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold ▪ temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: ▪ runny nose ▪ sneezing ▪ itchy, watery eyes ▪ itching of the nose or throat
Warnings
Do not use
• to sedate a child or to make a child sleepy
• 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. Ask a doctor before use if you have
• trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
• glaucoma
• a 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 Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers When using this product ▪ do not use more than directed ▪ marked drowsiness may occur ▪ avoid alcoholic drinks ▪ alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness ▪ be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery ▪ excitability may occur, especially in children Stop use and ask a doctor if cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, 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. Directions ▪ measure only with dosing cup provided ▪ keep dosing cup with product ▪ mL = milliliter ▪ do not take more than 4 doses in any 24-hour period age dose Children under 6 years do not use children 6 to under 12 years 10 mL every 6 hours adults and children 12 years and older 20 mL every 6 hours Other information ▪ each 10 mL contains: sodium 7 mg ▪ store at room temperature, Do not refrigerate.
Do not use
Do not use
• to sedate a child or to make a child sleepy
• 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.
Ask a doctor before use
Ask a doctor before use if you have
• trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
• glaucoma
• a 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
Ask a doctor or pharmacist
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers
When using this product
When using this product ▪ do not use more than directed ▪ marked drowsiness may occur ▪ avoid alcoholic drinks ▪ alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness ▪ be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery ▪ excitability may occur, especially in children
Stop use and ask a doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor if cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, 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.
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 at 1-800-222-1222.
Directions
Directions ▪ measure only with dosing cup provided ▪ keep dosing cup with product ▪ mL = milliliter ▪ do not take more than 4 doses in any 24-hour period age dose Children under 6 years do not use children 6 to under 12 years 10 mL every 6 hours adults and children 12 years and older 20 mL every 6 hours Other information ▪ each 10 mL contains: sodium 7 mg ▪ store at room temperature, Do not refrigerate.
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients citric acid, FD&C red no. 40, Glycerin, lactic acid, natural and artificial flavors, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sorbitol solution, sucralose
Questions?
QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? 1-866-467-2748
Label text from the FDA structured product label by CVS PHARMACY (revised Aug 19, 2026). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Chlorpheniramine Maleate in 1 product
- Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide in 1 product
CVS childrens Cough and Cold NDC products (1)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51316-745 | Chlorpheniramine Maleate 2 mg/10mL; Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 15 mg/10mL Liquid | CVS PHARMACY | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Frequently asked questions
What is CVS childrens Cough and Cold used for?
Uses ▪ temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold ▪ temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: ▪ runny nose ▪ sneezing ▪ itchy, watery eyes ▪ itching of the nose or throat
Who makes CVS childrens Cough and Cold?
CVS childrens Cough and Cold is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including CVS PHARMACY.