Good Sense Childrens Cold and Cough Brompheniramine maleate, Dextromethorphan HBr, Phenylephrine HCl 2 mg/10mL; 10 mg/10mL; 5 mg/10mL Solution
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This medicine belongs to the Substituted alkylamines class.
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Brompheniramine is used to treat allergy and cold symptoms: sneezing runny nose itching of the nose or throat red, itchy, watery eyes Brompheniramine is in a class of medications called antihistamines. It works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance in the body that causes allergic symptoms.
Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗Good Sense Childrens Cold and Cough is an over-the-counter oral liquid solution containing three active ingredients. Brompheniramine maleate is an antihistamine typically used to reduce allergy-related symptoms such as sneezing and runny nose. Dextromethorphan hydrobromide is a cough suppressant commonly used to reduce coughing. Phenylephrine hydrochloride is a nasal decongestant typically used to relieve nasal congestion. This product is marketed under FDA's over-the-counter monograph rules for cold and cough medicines.
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Anhydrous citric acid is a sour, crystalline powder derived from citric acid with water removed. In medicines, it acts as a buffer to control pH, adds tartness to improve taste, and helps tablets disintegrate.
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| Price system | Per mL | Per package |
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| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | $0.075 | $8.85 / 118 ml |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | $0.0641 | $7.56 / 118 ml |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly | No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data. | |
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📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 00113-0987-26 You're viewing this | 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (0113-0987-26) / 118 mL in 1 BOTTLE | 2007-02-24 | Active |
📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Uses • temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation occurring with a cold, and nasal congestion due to the common cold, hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies • temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever (allergic rhinitis): • runny nose • sneezing • itchy, watery eyes • itching of the nose or throat • temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions • do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period • measure only with dosage cup provided • keep dosage cup with product • mL = milliliter age dose adults and children 12 years and over 20 mL every 4 hours children 6 to under 12 years 10 mL every 4 hours children under 6 years do not use
⚠️ Warnings ▾
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 Ask a doctor before use if you have • heart disease • high blood pressure • thyroid disease • diabetes • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland • glaucoma • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) • a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis • cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers When using this product • do not use more than directed • may cause marked drowsiness • avoid alcoholic beverages • 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 • you get nervous, dizzy, or sleepless • symptoms do not get better within 7 days or are accompanied by fever • cough lasts for more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache.
A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition. 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 (1-800-222-1222).
📦 Storage and Handling ▾
Other information • each 10 mL contains: sodium 4 mg • store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active ingredients (in each 10 mL) Brompheniramine maleate, USP 2 mg Dextromethorphan HBr, USP 10 mg Phenylephrine HCl, USP 5 mg
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients anhydrous citric acid, edetate disodium, FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C red no. 40, flavor, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, sorbitol solution
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purposes Antihistamine Cough suppressant Nasal decongestant