Sanatos Children Cough and Congestion Cherry
100 mg/5mL + 5 mg/5mL · Liquid
- Available without prescription
- Expectorant
- Active substance
- Dextromethorphan Hbr and Guaifenesin
- Made by
- Pharmadel 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 · 2024-05-02
Active Ingredients (in each teaspoonful, 5 mL) Purposes Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg ..... Cough Suppressant Guaifenesin 100 mg ..... Expectorant
- Temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a common cold helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain the bronchial tubes
do not give a child more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period Age Dose
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
- temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a common cold helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain the bronchial tubes
From the official label · 2024-05-02 · 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 give a child more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period Age Dose
- Children 6 to under 12 years of age 1-2 teaspoonfuls (tsps) every 4 hours
- Children 2 to under 6 years of age ½-1 teaspoonful (tsp) every 4 hours
- Children under 2 years of age consult a doctor
Quoted from the official label, section “Dosage & Administration”.
Ask a doctor first if
, if the child has a cough that is accompanied by excessive 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
, if the child has a cough that lasts more than 7 days, tends to recur, or is accompanied by fever, rash or a persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition.
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.
- Ask a doctor before use, if the child has a cough that is accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus) persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with asthma
- Stop use and
- ask a doctor, if the child has a cough that lasts more than 7 days, tends to recur, or is accompanied by fever, rash or a persistent headache.
- KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
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
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Keep Out of Reach of Children”.
Other information
- per teaspoonful (5mL) contains:
- 3mg Sodium
- store at 20- 25º C (68- 77º F) do not refrigerate dosage cup included TAMPER EVIDENT:
- DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SEAL UNDER CAP IS TORN OR MISSING.
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Other Information”.
What kind of medicine it is
Active Ingredients (in each teaspoonful, 5 mL) Purposes Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg ..... Cough Suppressant Guaifenesin 100 mg ..... Expectorant
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, D&C red #33, dextrose monohydrate, FD&C red #40, flavors, glycerin, maltitol, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, sucralose, xanthan gum.
Quoted from the official label, section “Inactive Ingredients”.
Questions about this product
1-866-359-3478 (M-F) 9 AM to 5 PM EST or www.pharmadel.com
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
D&C red #33; FD&C red #40
Some people react to dyes such as tartrazine (Yellow 5) or carmine. - Sugars
dextrose monohydrate
Relevant to diabetes and dental health. - Sugar alcohols
maltitol
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 (3)
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 | Pharmadel LLC |
|---|---|
| Active substance | Dextromethorphan Hbr and Guaifenesin |
| Used in | Breathing, airways, allergies and cough |
| Strength | 100 mg/5mL + 5 mg/5mL |
| Form | Liquid |
| Route | Oral |
| Packs | 1 BOTTLE, WITH APPLICATOR in 1 BOX / 118 mL in 1 BOTTLE, WITH APPLICATOR |
| NDC | 55758-013 |
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.