DRx Choice Children daytime
Dextromethorphan HBr and Guaifenesin · Liquid · Oral
Active ingredient
Active ingredients (in each 20 mL) Dextromethorphan HBr, USP 20 mg Guaifenesin, USP 200 mg
Purpose
Purposes Cough suppressant Expectorant
Uses
Uses ▪ 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
Warnings
Warnings
Do not use
Do not use 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 child's 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 ▪ cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) ▪ cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
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 ▪ do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period ▪ measure only with dosing cup provided ▪ keep dosing cup with product ▪ mL = milliliter 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
Other information
Other information ▪ each 20 ml contains: sodium 10 mg ▪ store at room temperature. Do not refrigerate.
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients anhydrous citric acid, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, edetate disodium, glycerin, flavor, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sorbitol solution, sucralose, xanthan gum.
Questions?
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Label text from the FDA structured product label by RARITAN PHARMACEUTICALS (revised Sep 9, 2026). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide in 1 product
- Guaifenesin in 1 product
DRx Choice Children daytime NDC products (1)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68163-747 | Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 20 mg/20mL; Guaifenesin 200 mg/20mL Liquid | RARITAN PHARMACEUTICALS | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Frequently asked questions
What is DRx Choice Children daytime used for?
Uses ▪ 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
Who makes DRx Choice Children daytime?
DRx Choice Children daytime is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including RARITAN PHARMACEUTICALS.