Childrens Delsym Cough Plus Cold Night Time
325 mg/10mL + 12.5 mg/10mL + 5 mg/10mL · Solution
- Available without prescription
- Histamine-1 Receptor Antagonist
- Made by
- Reckitt Benckiser LLC
- Source
- Official label
Quoted from the official source. Not yet reviewed by Mediclarum — the leaflet in your pack is authoritative.
At a glance
Quoted from the official label · 2026-05-27
Active ingredients (in each 10 mL) Purposes · Acetaminophen 325 mg Pain reliever/fever reducer · Diphenhydramine HCl 12.5 mg Antihistamine/cough suppressant · Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg Nasal decongestant
children 6 to under 12 years of age: 10 mL in dosing cup provided every 4 hours while symptoms last; do not give more than 5 doses in any 24-hour period
Full directions ↓With any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
All warnings ↓- Colour
- blue
- Flavour
- berry
From the manufacturer’s submission to the FDA. Always compare with your own pack — a different maker’s tablet can look different.
- Sold without a prescription
- FDA enforcement reports list no ongoing recall, and none from the last two years, for this product code · checked 2026-10-01
Every line above is selected, not written, from the official label. Nothing is reworded. DailyMed
What it is for
temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms:
- cough
- nasal congestion
- minor aches and pains
- sore throat
- headache
- runny nose
- sneezing
- temporarily reduces fever
- controls cough to help your child get to sleep
From the official label · 2026-05-27 · DailyMed
Do not take it if
- 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
- with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on the skin
- 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.
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Do Not Use”.
How to take it
These directions are for this exact strength and form. Another one is different.
- this product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use
- do not give more than directed (see Overdose warning)
- measure only with dosing cup provided
- do not use dosing cup with other products
- dose as follows or as directed by a doctor
- children 6 to under 12 years of age: 10 mL in dosing cup provided every 4 hours while symptoms last; do not give more than 5 doses in any 24-hour period
- children under 6 years of age: do not use
Quoted from the official label, section “Dosage & Administration”.
Ask a doctor first if
- liver disease
- heart disease
- diabetes
- high blood pressure
- thyroid disease
- glaucoma
- a breathing problem such as chronic bronchitis
- persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with asthma
- cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Ask Doctor”.
Ask a pharmacist first if
- taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
- taking sedatives or tranquilizers
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Ask Doctor/Pharmacist”.
Stop and get help if
- nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
- pain, nasal congestion, or cough gets worse or lasts more than 5 days
- fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
- redness or swelling is present
- new symptoms occur
- cough comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition.
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Stop Use”.
Other 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
- Allergy alert
- Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:
- skin reddening
- blisters
- rash
- If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
- 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 more than directed (see Overdose warning)
- excitability may occur, especially in children
- marked drowsiness may occur
- sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
- Overdose warning
- Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause liver damage. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Quick medical attention is critical even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Quoted from the official label, section “Warnings”.
How to store it
- each 10 mL contains: sodium 6 mg
- store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
- do not refrigerate
Quoted from the official label, section “Storage and Handling”.
What kind of medicine it is
- Active ingredients (in each 10 mL) Purposes
- Acetaminophen 325 mg Pain reliever/fever reducer
- Diphenhydramine HCl 12.5 mg Antihistamine/cough suppressant
- Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg Nasal decongestant
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Purpose”.
Other ingredients
Relevant if you react to a dye, a preservative, lactose or gluten.
anhydrous citric acid, edetate disodium, FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C red no. 40, flavors, glycerin, propyl gallate, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol, sucralose, trisodium citrate dihydrate, xanthan gum
Quoted from the official label, section “Inactive Ingredients”.
Details
| Made by | Reckitt Benckiser LLC |
|---|---|
| Active substance | Acetaminophen, Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride, and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride |
| Used in | Breathing, airways, allergies and cough |
| Strength | 325 mg/10mL + 12.5 mg/10mL + 5 mg/10mL |
| Form | Solution |
| Route | Oral |
| Packs | 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON / 118 mL in 1 BOTTLE |
| NDC | 63824-212 |
Source: NDC Directory · 2026-09-13 · not reviewed by a clinician
Source: US Food and Drug Administration, NDC Directory. Reuse terms: US government work (FDA).
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