Vicks Nyquil Kids Berry Cold and Cough Plus Runny Nose
2 mg/15mL + 15 mg/15mL · Liquid
- Available without prescription
- Histamine-1 Receptor Antagonist
- Active substance
- Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr
- Made by
- The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company
- 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 · 2025-12-02
Antihistamine Cough suppressant
- Cough due to minor throat & bronchial irritation sneezing runny nose
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 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 cold symptoms:
- cough due to minor throat & bronchial irritation sneezing runny nose
From the official label · 2025-12-02 · DailyMed
How to take it
These directions are for this exact strength and form. Another one is different.
- take only as directed only use the dose cup provided
- do not exceed 4 doses per 24 hrs
- adults & children 12 yrs & over 30 mL every 6 hrs
- children 6 to under 12 yrs 15 mL every 6 hrs
- children 4 to under 6 yrs
- do not use unless directed by a doctor
- children under 4 yrs
- do not use
Quoted from the official label, section “Dosage & Administration”.
Ask a doctor first if
glaucoma cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) a breathing problem or chronic cough that lasts or as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema trouble urinating due to enlarged prostate gland
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
cough lasts more than 1 week, 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
- 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 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug.
- If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI,
- ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
- to make a child sleepy
- excitability may occur, especially in children marked drowsiness may occur
- avoid alcoholic drinks be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery alcohol, sedatives, & tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
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 right away.
Quoted from the official label, section “Overdosage”.
How to store it
each 15 mL contains: sodium 13 mg Store at no greater than 25°C
Quoted from the official label, section “Storage and Handling”.
What kind of medicine it is
Antihistamine Cough suppressant
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Purpose”.
Other ingredients
Relevant if you react to a dye, a preservative, lactose or gluten.
citric acid, FD&C Red No. 40, flavor, glycerin, propylene glycol, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sorbitol, sucralose, water, xanthan gum
Quoted from the official label, section “Inactive Ingredients”.
Questions about this product
1-800-362-1683
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 Red No. 40
Some people react to dyes such as tartrazine (Yellow 5) or carmine. - Sugar alcohols
sorbitol
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.
Details
| Made by | The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company |
|---|---|
| Active substance | Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr |
| Used in | Breathing, airways, allergies and cough |
| Strength | 2 mg/15mL + 15 mg/15mL |
| Form | Liquid |
| Route | Oral |
| Packs | 236 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC |
| NDC | 69423-779 |
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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