Daytime and Nighttime Cough and Chest Congestion
Dextromethorphan HBr, Guaifenesin, Chlorpheniramine maleate · Kit
Active ingredient
Active ingredients Day Time (in each 5 mL) Dextromethorphan HBr USP 5 mg Guaifenesin. USP 100 mg Active ingredients for Nighttime (in each 10 mL) Chlorpheniramine maleate, USP 2 mg Dextromethorphan HBr USP 15 mg
Purpose
Purposes for Day Time Cough suppressant Expectorant Purpose for Night Time Antihistamine Cough suppressant
Uses
Uses DAYTIME
• temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold
• helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes NIGHTTIME
• 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
• itching of the nose or throat
• itchy, watery eyes
Warnings
Warnings Do not us DAYTIME
• 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. NIGHTTIME
• 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 DAYTIME
• cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
• cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema NIGHTTIME
• trouble urinating due to an enlarges 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 NIGHTTIME taking sedatives or tranquilizers. When using this product NIGHTTIME
• 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 DAYTIME
• cough last more than 7 days, comes back or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition. NIGHTTIME
• cough last 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, DAYTIME ask a health professional before use. NIGHTTIME ask a health professional before use Keep out of reach of children. DAYTIME In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away. NIGHTTIME In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away
Do not use
Do not us DAYTIME
• 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. NIGHTTIME
• 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 DAYTIME
• cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
• cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema NIGHTTIME
• trouble urinating due to an enlarges 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 NIGHTTIME taking sedatives or tranquilizers.
When using this product
When using this product NIGHTTIME
• 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 DAYTIME
• cough last more than 7 days, comes back or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition. NIGHTTIME
• cough last 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, DAYTIME ask a health professional before use. NIGHTTIME ask a health professional before use
Pregnancy or breast-feeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding, DAYTIME ask a health professional before use. NIGHTTIME ask a health professional before use
Keep out of reach of children
Keep out of reach of children. DAYTIME In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away. NIGHTTIME In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away
Directions
Directions DAYTIME
• measure only with dosing cup provided.
• keep dosing cup with product
• mL= milliliter
• do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period age dose Children under 4 years Do not use Children 4 to under 6 years 5 mL every 4 hours Children 6 to under 12 years 10 mL every 4 hours Adults and children 12 years and older 20 mL every 4 hours NIGHTTIME
• 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
Other information DAYTIME
• each 5 mL contains: sodium 3 mg
• store at room temperature. Do not refrigerate
• contain low sodium
• do not use if printed seal under cap is torn or missing NIGHTTIME
• each 10 mL contains: sodium 3 mg
• store at room temperature. Do not refrigerate
• contain low sodium
• do not use if printed seal under cap is torn or missing
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients Inactive ingredients for Day Time anhydrous citric acid, edetate disodium, FD&C Blue # 1, FD&C Red # 40, natural and artificial flavors, potassium citrate, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol, sucralose, xanthan gum Inactive ingredients for Night Time anhydrous citric acid, FD&C Red # 40, natural and artificial flavors, potassium sorbate, potassium citrate, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol, 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.
Daytime and Nighttime Cough and Chest Congestion NDC products (1)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69842-657 | Kit | CVS Pharmacy | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Frequently asked questions
What is Daytime and Nighttime Cough and Chest Congestion used for?
Uses DAYTIME • temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes NIGHTTIME • 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:…
Who makes Daytime and Nighttime Cough and Chest Congestion?
Daytime and Nighttime Cough and Chest Congestion is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including CVS Pharmacy.