Acetaminophen / Dextromethorphan / Guaifenesin / Phenylephrine
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This medicine contains more than one active ingredient. To avoid attributing one component’s information to the whole product, structured label sections aren’t shown here — see the component pediatric notes below and the full combination label on DailyMed.
Pediatric use
OTC cough-and-cold products are not recommended for children <4 years (FDA) / <6 years (AAP) due to lack of efficacy and risk of serious adverse effects.
Source: FDA OTC cough/cold advisory; AAP guidance.
⚑ About half of pediatric medication use is off-label and not described in FDA labels — absence of pediatric information does not mean a medicine is unused or unsafe in children. Confirm with your clinician.
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)
- EQUATE DAYTIME NIGHTTIME COLD AND FLU (ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE, GUAIFENESIN, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE) KIT [WAL-MART STORES INC]
- TOPCARE DAY TIME NITE TIME COLD AND FLU (ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR, DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE, GUAIFENESIN, PHENYLEPHRINE HCL) KIT [TOPCO ASSOCIATES LLC]
- SEVERE COLD AND FLU NIGHTTIME DAYTIME (ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR, DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE, PHENYLEPHRINE HCL) KIT [HYVEE INC]
- MUCINEX FAST-MAX KICKSTART SEVERE COLD AND FLU AND MUCINEX FAST-MAX RECHARGE NIGHTTIME COLD AND FLU (ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR, GUAIFENESIN, PHENYLEPHRINE HCL, AND TRIPROLIDINE HCL) KIT [RB HEALTH (US) LLC]
- SINUS PRESSURE, PAIN AND COUGH (ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR, GUAIFENESIN, PHENYLEPHRINE HCL) TABLET, FILM COATED [DOLGENCORP, LLC]
Authoritative sources
Reference only — not clinical advice. Verify against current FDA labeling and consult a licensed provider. About half of pediatric drug use is off-label and is not reflected in FDA labels; absence of pediatric information does not mean a medicine is unused or unsafe in children.