Cvs Dex-Dox Kids Nighttime Cough Suppressant
6.25 mg + 10 mg · Chewable Gel
- Available without prescription
- Antihistamine
- Active substance
- Dextromethorphan Hbr
- Made by
- CVS
- 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 · 2025-03-04
Cough suppressant Antihistamine
- Runny nose itching of the nose and throat sneezing itchy, watery eyes
- 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
temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold controls cough to help you sleep temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:
- runny nose itching of the nose and throat sneezing itchy, watery eyes
From the official label · 2025-03-04 · DailyMed
How to take it
These directions are for this exact strength and form. Another one is different.
- take every 4 hours or as directed by a doctor chew thoroughly before swallowing
- adults and children 12 years of age and over - 2 chewable tablets every 4 hours, not to exceed 12 chewable tablets in any 24-hour period children ages 6 to 12 years - 1 chewable tablet every 4 hours, not to exceed 6 chewable tablets in any 24-hour period children ages 6 and under -
- do not use
Quoted from the official label, section “Dosage & Administration”.
Ask a doctor first if
a sodium-restricted diet glaucoma trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis cough accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus) persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Ask Doctor”.
Ask a pharmacist first if
you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Ask Doctor/Pharmacist”.
Stop and get help if
and ask doctor if cough persists for more than 7 days, tends to recur, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition.
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Stop Use”.
Other warnings
- Do not use to make a child sleep
- 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 week after stopping an MAOI drug.
- If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI,
- ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
- do not exceed recommended dosage marked drowsiness may occur exciteability may occur, expecially in children alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
- avoid alcoholic drings use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
Quoted from the official label, section “Warnings”.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Pregnancy or Breast Feeding”.
If you take too much
In an emergency, call your local emergency number or a poison control centre.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Quoted from the official label, section “Overdosage”.
Other information
- each chewable tablet contains:
- potassium 5 mg and sodium 15 mg store in a cool dry place at 20° - 25°C (68° - 77°F)
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Other Information”.
What kind of medicine it is
Cough suppressant Antihistamine
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, corn syrup, cranberry juice concentrate, FD&C Blue #1, FD&C Red #40, glycerin, malic acid, medium chain triglycerides, natural & artificial flavors, pectin, sodium chloride, trisodium citrate (anhydrous), sucralose, sucrose, water.
Quoted from the official label, section “Inactive Ingredients”.
Questions about this product
1-800-245-2898, Monday - Friday, 9AM - 4PM EST
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Questions”.
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
FD&C Blue #1; FD&C Red #40
Some people react to dyes such as tartrazine (Yellow 5) or carmine. - Sugars
corn syrup; sucrose
Relevant to diabetes and dental health.
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.
Details
| Made by | CVS |
|---|---|
| Active substance | Dextromethorphan Hbr |
| Used in | Breathing, airways, allergies and cough |
| Strength | 6.25 mg + 10 mg |
| Form | Chewable Gel |
| Route | Oral |
| Packs | 16 CHEWABLE GEL in 1 BOTTLE |
| NDC | 51316-081 |
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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