Vanacof
Chlophedianol Hydrochloride, Dexchlorpheniramine Maleate, and Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride · Liquid · Oral
Active ingredient
Active ingredients (in each 5 mL teaspoonful) Chlophedianol Hydrochloride 12.5 mg Dexchlorpheniramine Maleate 1 mg Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride 30 mg
Purpose
Purpose Cough Suppressant Antihistamine Nasal Decongestant
Uses
Uses temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold, hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or other upper respiratory allergies: runny nose sneezing itching of the nose or throat itchy, watery eyes nasal congestion reduces swelling of nasal passages cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
Warnings
Warnings Do not exceed recommended dosage. Do not use this product 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 a cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema a cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland glaucoma heart disease high blood pressure thyroid disease diabetes Ask a doctor before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers. When using this product excitability may occur, especially in children may cause marked drowsiness alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase the drowsiness effect avoid alcoholic drinks use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery Stop use and ask a doctor if nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur cough or nasal congestion persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a fever, rash or persistent headache. A persistent cough may be a sign of serious condition. new symptoms occur 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.
Do not use
Do not use this product 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 a cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema a cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland glaucoma heart disease high blood pressure thyroid disease diabetes Ask a doctor before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers.
When using this product
When using this product excitability may occur, especially in children may cause marked drowsiness alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase the drowsiness effect avoid alcoholic drinks use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
Stop use and ask a doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor if nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur cough or nasal congestion persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a fever, rash or persistent headache. A persistent cough may be a sign of serious condition. new symptoms occur
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.
Directions
Directions Do not exceed recommended dosage. adults and children 12 years of age and over: 2 teaspoonfuls every 6 hours, not to exceed 8 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours. children 6 to under 12 years of age: 1 teaspoonful every 6 hours, not to exceed 4 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours. children under 6 years of age: consult a doctor.
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients Citric acid anhydrous, flavor, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate dihydrate, sorbitol solution, sucralose
Questions?
Questions or Comments? Call 1-888-535-0305 9a.m. – 5p.m. CST
Label text from the FDA structured product label by GM Pharmaceuticals, INC (revised Oct 14, 2025). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Chlophedianol Hydrochloride in 1 product
- Dexchlorpheniramine Maleate in 1 product
- Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride in 1 product
Vanacof NDC products (1)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58809-999 | Chlophedianol Hydrochloride 12.5 mg/5mL; Dexchlorpheniramine Maleate 1 mg/5mL; Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride 30 mg/5mL Liquid | GM Pharmaceuticals, INC | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Frequently asked questions
What is Vanacof used for?
Uses temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold, hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or other upper respiratory allergies: runny nose sneezing itching of the nose or throat itchy, watery eyes nasal congestion reduces swelling of nasal passages cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
Who makes Vanacof?
Vanacof is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including GM Pharmaceuticals, INC.