Drug Reference
Chlophedianol
Other cough suppressants
OTC
Fact box
- Therapeutic class
- Other cough suppressants
- Habit forming
- No
- Availability
- Over-the-counter (OTC)
Brand names
NinjacofNinjacof AVanacof AC
Available as
0.4 MG/ML · Oral Solution2.5 MG/ML · Oral Solution25 MG · Oral Tablet0.8 MG/ML · Oral Solution6.25 MG/ML · Oral Solution5 MG/ML · Oral Solution24 MG · Oral Tablet32 MG/ML · Oral Solution0.417 MG/ML · Oral Solution12.5 MG · Oral Tablet12.5 MG · Chewable Tablet0.833 MG/ML · Oral Solution
FDA label sections are from openFDA and may not reflect the most recent labeling — confirm against the current DailyMed label.
Uses
Uses ■ temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold, hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: ■ runny nose ■ itching of the nose or throat ■ sneezing ■ itchy, watery eyes ■ cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
How to use / dosing
Directions ■ do not take more than 4 doses in any 24-hour period ■ dose as follows or as directed by a doctor ■ mL= milliliter adults and children 12 years of age and over: 30 mL (2 TBSP) every 6 to 8 hours, not to exceed 120 mL (8 TBSP) per 24 hours children 6 to under 12 years of age: 15 mL (1 TBSP) every 6 to 8 hours, not to exceed 60 mL (4 TBSP) per 24 hours children under 6 years: consult a doctor.
Safety advice
Conservative summary derived from FDA labeling — defaults to “consult your doctor” unless the label is explicit. Not a substitute for your clinician’s advice.
PregnancyConsult your doctor
…■ new symptoms occur If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.…
BreastfeedingConsult your doctor
…■ new symptoms occur If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.…
AlcoholCaution
…When using this product ■ do not use more than directed ■ avoid alcoholic drinks ■ marked drowsiness may occur ■ alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness ■ be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery ■ excitability may…
DrivingCaution
…and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness ■ be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery ■ excitability may occur, especially in children Stop use and ask a doctor if ■ nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occurs ■ symptoms do not…
KidneyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
LiverNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
Warnings & precautions
Warnings Ask a doctor before use if you have ■ a cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema ■ glaucoma ■ difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland ■ a cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) ■ a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis Ask a doctor before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers When using this product ■ do not use more than directed ■ avoid alcoholic drinks ■ marked drowsiness may occur ■ alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness ■ be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery ■ excitability may occur, especially in children Stop use and ask a doctor if ■ nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occurs ■ symptoms do not improve within 7 days, tend to recur, or are accompanied by a fever, rash or persistent headache. A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition. ■ new symptoms occur If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)
- TEXACLEAR (ALLERGY RELIEF) TABLET [GM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC]
- VANACOF 2 (CHLOPHEDIANOL HCL, DEXCHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE) SOLUTION [GM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC]
- NINJACOF-D (CHLOPHEDIANOL HYDROCHLORIDE, PYRILAMINE MALEATE, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE HYDROCHLORIDE) LIQUID [CENTURION LABS, LLC]
- NINJACOF (CHLOPHEDIANOL HCL AND PYRILAMINE MALEATE) SOLUTION [CENTURION LABS, LLC]
- VANACOF CP ALLERGY / COUGH (CHLOPHEDIANOL HCL, PYRILAMINE MALEATE) SOLUTION [GM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC]
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.