Childrens Mucus and Cough Relief
5 mg/5mL + 100 mg/5mL · Liquid
- Available without prescription
- Expectorant
- Active substance
- Dextromethorphan Hbr, Guaifenesin
- Made by
- Family Dollar Services, Inc.
- 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 · 2024-04-17
Cough suppressant Expectorant
- Cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold or inhaled irritants the impulse to cough to help your child get to sleep the intensity of coughing
Children 6 years to under 12 years 5 mL-10 mL every 4 hours
do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period measure only with dosing cup provided
Full directions ↓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.
All warnings ↓- Sold without a prescription
- FDA enforcement reports list no ongoing recall, and none from the last two years, for this product code · checked 2026-10-02
Every line above is selected, not written, from the official label. Nothing is reworded. DailyMed
What it is for
(S) helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes and make coughs more productive temporarily relieves:
- cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold or inhaled irritants the impulse to cough to help your child get to sleep the intensity of coughing
From the official label · 2024-04-17 · DailyMed
Do not take it if
- 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.
- do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period measure only with dosing cup provided
- do not use dosing cup with other products mL=milliliter Age Dose
- children 6 years to under 12 years 5 mL-10 mL every 4 hours
- children 4 years to under 6 years 2.5 mL - 5 mL every 4 hours
- children under 4 years
- do not use
Quoted from the official label, section “Dosage & Administration”.
Ask a doctor first if
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”.
Stop and get help if
AND A ASK 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 illness.
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Stop Use”.
Keep away from children
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Keep Out of Reach of Children”.
How to store it
- each 5 mL contains :
- potassium 5 mg, sodium 5 mg store between 20 to 25°C (68 to 77°F) do not refrigerate dosing cup provided
Quoted from the official label, section “Storage and Handling”.
What kind of medicine it is
Cough suppressant Expectorant
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Purpose”.
Other ingredients
Relevant if you react to a dye, a preservative, lactose or gluten.
citric acid anhydrous, D&C red #33, dextrose, FD&C red #40, flavor, glycerin, methylparaben, potassium sorbate, propylene glycol, propyl paraben, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium hydroxide, sorbitol, sucralose, xanthan gum.
Quoted from the official label, section “Inactive Ingredients”.
Ingredients people check for
Lactose, gluten, dyes, sugars and other ingredients that matter with an allergy, intolerance or diet — as this product’s FDA label lists them.
- Colour dyes
D&C red #33; FD&C red #40
Some people react to dyes such as tartrazine (Yellow 5) or carmine. - Sugars
dextrose
Relevant to diabetes and dental health. - Sugar alcohols
sorbitol
Sorbitol and similar can upset the stomach and matter with fructose intolerance. - Parabens
methylparaben; propyl paraben
Preservatives some people prefer to avoid or are sensitive to.
Quoted from the FDA label. A label that does not name an ingredient is not a guarantee that the product is free of it, and formulations change. With an allergy, check the pack and ask a pharmacist.
Every version of this medicine (8)
The same active substance, strength and kind of form, from every company that sells it — with what each label lists.
Showing 8 of 8
- Childrens Mucus and Cough ReliefThis oneWithout prescriptionFamily Dollar Services, Inc.Colour dyesSugarsSugar alcoholsParabens
- Childrens Mucus and Cough ReliefWithout prescriptionCARDINAL HEALTH 110, LLC. DBA LEADERColour dyesSugarsSugar alcoholsParabens
- Childrens Mucus and Cough ReliefWithout prescriptionCVSColour dyesSugarsSugar alcoholsParabens
- Dr. Simi Children S CoughWithout prescriptionFarmacias De Similares TX LLCColour dyesSugar alcohols
- Childrens Cough and Chest CongestionWithout prescriptionGenexa Inc.Names none of these
- Mucus Relief Cough and Congestion ChildrensWithout prescriptionKinderFarms, LLCNo ingredient list on the stored label
- Topco Childrens Cough ReliefWithout prescriptionTopco Associates, LLCColour dyesSugar alcohols
- Childrens CoughWithout prescriptionWal-Mart Stores, Inc.Colour dyesSugarsSugar alcoholsParabens
Details
| Made by | Family Dollar Services, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Active substance | Dextromethorphan Hbr, Guaifenesin |
| Used in | Breathing, airways, allergies and cough |
| Strength | 5 mg/5mL + 100 mg/5mL |
| Form | Liquid |
| Route | Oral |
| Packs | 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON / 118 mL in 1 BOTTLE |
| NDC | 55319-924 |
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).
Other strengths and forms
4 products are sold under this name. Grouped by form; a number on a strength means several companies make it.
- Liquid4 products
5 mg/5mL + 100 mg/5mL4
5 mg/5mL + 100 mg/5mL · 4 companies
- CARDINAL HEALTH 110, LLC. DBA LEADER
- Chain Drug Manufacturing Assn
- CVS
- Family Dollar Services, Inc. · this page
Same active substance
These contain the same substance. That does not mean one can replace another — ask a pharmacist.