Vicks childrens
Phenylephrine Hydrochloride and Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride · Liquid · Oral
Active ingredient
Active ingredients (in each 15 mL) Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg Guaifenesin 200 mg Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg Purpose Cough suppressant Expectorant Nasal decongestant
Purpose
Purpose Cough suppressant Expectorant Nasal decongestant
Uses
Uses temporarily relieves common cold symptoms: nasal congestion cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive.
Warnings
Warnings 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 prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product. Ask a doctor before use if you have heart disease high blood pressure thyroid disease diabetes trouble urinating due to enlarged prostate gland cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema a sodium-restricted diet When using this product, do not use more than directed. Stop use and ask a doctor if you get nervous, dizzy or sleepless symptoms do not improve within 7 days or occur with a fever cough persists for more than 7 days, comes back or occurs with a 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.
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 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 heart disease high blood pressure thyroid disease diabetes trouble urinating due to enlarged prostate gland cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema a sodium-restricted diet
When using this product
When using this product, do not use more than directed.
Stop use and ask a doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor if you get nervous, dizzy or sleepless symptoms do not improve within 7 days or occur with a fever cough persists for more than 7 days, comes back or occurs with a 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.
Directions
Directions take only as directed only use the dose cup provided do not exceed 4 doses per 24 hrs adults & children 12 yrs & over 30 mL every 4 hrs children 6 to under 12 yrs 15 mL every 4 hrs children 4 to under 6 yrs 7.5 mL every 4 hrs children under 4 yrs do not use
Other information
Other information each 15 mL contains: sodium 44 mg store at no greater than 25ºC.
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients anhydrous citric acid, flavor, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, sodium chloride, sodium citrate, sorbitol solution, sucralose
Questions?
Questions? 1-800-362-1683
Label text from the FDA structured product label by The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company (revised Sep 8, 2026). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Phenylephrine Hydrochloride in 2 products
- Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride in 1 product
- Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide in 1 product
- Guaifenesin in 1 product
Vicks childrens NDC products (3)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37000-712 | Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 12.5 mg/15mL; Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 5 mg/15mL Liquid | The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 69423-982 | Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 10 mg/15mL; Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 5 mg/15mL; Guaifenesin 200 mg/15mL Liquid | The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 69423-997 | Kit | The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Frequently asked questions
What is Vicks childrens used for?
Uses temporarily relieves common cold symptoms: nasal congestion cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive.
Who makes Vicks childrens?
Vicks childrens is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company.