CVS Health Children's COLD + Cough & Runny Nose
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Drug Facts
OTC - PURPOSE SECTION
| Acetaminophen 160 mg | Pain reliever/fever reducer |
| Chlorpheniramine maleate 1 mg | Antihistamine |
| Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg | Cough suppressant |
Uses
- •temporarily relieves the following cold/flu symptoms:•minor aches and pains•headache•sore throat•sneezing and runny nose•cough
- •temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Liver warning:
This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if your child takes
- •more than 5 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
- •with other drugs containing acetaminophen
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Allergy alert: acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions.
Symptoms may include:
If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
- •skin reddening
- •blisters
- •rash
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Sore throat warning: if sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly.
Do not use
- •with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
- •to make a child sleepy
- •in a child who is 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 giving this product.
- •if your child has ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
Ask a doctor before use if your child has
- •liver disease
- •a breathing problem such as chronic bronchitis
- •glaucoma
- •persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with asthma
- •cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if your child is
- •taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
- •taking sedatives or tranquilizers
When using this product
- •do not exceed recommended dose (see overdose warning)
- •marked drowsiness may occur
- •sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
- •excitability may occur, especially in children
Stop use and ask a doctor if
These could be signs of a serious condition.
- •pain or cough gets worse or lasts more than 5 days
- •fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
- •new symptoms occur
- •redness or swelling is present
- •cough comes back or occurs with rash or headache that lasts
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
Keep out of reach of children.
Overdose warning
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222) Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Directions
Attention: use only enclosed dosing cup specifically designed for use with this product. Do not use any other dosing device.
| under 36 | under 4 years | do not use |
| 36-47 | 4 to 5 years | do not use unless directed by a doctor |
| 48-95 | 6 to 11 years | 10 mL |
- •this product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use
- •do not give more than directed (see overdose warning)
- •shake well before using
- •mL = milliliter
- •find right dose on chart below. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise, use age.
- •remove the child protective cap and squeeze your child's dose into the dosing cup
- •repeat dose every 4 hours, while symptoms last
- •do not give more than 5 times in 24 hours
Other information
TAMPER-EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PRINTED INNER SEAL UNDER CAP IS TORN OR MISSING
- •each 5 mL contains: sodium 3 mg
- •store at room temperature
Inactive ingredients
anhydrous citric acid, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, D&C Red No. 33, edetate disodium, FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Red No. 40, flavors, glycerin, microcrystalline cellulose, propyl gallate, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol solution, sucrose, xanthan gum