Drx Choice Childrens Stuffy Nose and Chest Congestion
100 mg/5mL + 2.5 mg/5mL · Solution
- Available without prescription
- Expectorant
- Active substance
- Guaifenesin and Phenylephrine Hcl
- Made by
- RARITAN PHARMACEUTICALS
- 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 · 2026-09-09
Expectorant Nasal Decongestant
- Helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive
Children 6 years to under 12 years 10 mL every 4 hours
do not give more than 6 doses in any 24 hour period
Full directions ↓Do not use 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
temporarily relieves:
- helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive
- nasal congestion due to a cold
- stuffy nose
From the official label · 2026-09-09 · DailyMed
How to take it
These directions are for this exact strength and form. Another one is different.
- do not give more than 6 doses in any 24 hour period
- measure only with dosing cup provided
- do not use dosing cup with other products
- dose as follows or as directed by a doctor Age Dose
- Children 6 years to under 12 years 10 mL every 4 hours
- Children 4 years to under 6 years 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
- the child has
- heart disease
- high blood pressure
- thyroid disease
- diabetes
- cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
- persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with asthma
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Ask Doctor”.
Stop and get help if
- nervousness, dizziness or sleeplessness occur
- symptoms do not get better within 7 days or occur with fever
- cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious illness.
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Stop Use”.
Other warnings
- Do not use 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.
- do not use more than directed
Quoted from the official label, section “Warnings”.
Keep away from children
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away 1-800-222-1222.
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Keep Out of Reach of Children”.
How to store it
- each 5 mL contains : sodium 3 mg
- very low sodium
- store at room temperature
- do not refrigerate
- dosing cup provided
Quoted from the official label, section “Storage and Handling”.
What kind of medicine it is
Expectorant 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, flavors, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate dihydrate, sorbitol solution, sucralose, xanthan gum.
Quoted from the official label, section “Inactive Ingredients”.
Questions about this product
1-866-467-2748
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.
- Sugar alcohols
sorbitol solution
Sorbitol and similar can upset the stomach and matter with fructose intolerance.
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 (2)
The same active substance, strength and kind of form, from every company that sells it — with what each label lists.
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Details
| Made by | RARITAN PHARMACEUTICALS |
|---|---|
| Active substance | Guaifenesin and Phenylephrine Hcl |
| Used in | Breathing, airways, allergies and cough |
| Strength | 100 mg/5mL + 2.5 mg/5mL |
| Form | Solution |
| Route | Oral |
| Packs | 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON / 118 mL in 1 BOTTLE |
| NDC | 68163-748 |
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).
Same active substance
These contain the same substance. That does not mean one can replace another — ask a pharmacist.