Childrens Plus Cold

Manufacturer
QUALITY CHOICE (Chain Drug Marketing Association)
Effective date
2018-12-26
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
2
Source
legacy-cache
Hydrated at
2026-08-02 00:39:26

Label at a glance#

ProductChildrens Plus Cold
Active ingredientACETAMINOPHEN, CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Label structure10 sections

Indications and uses

temporarily relieves the following cold/flu symptoms: minor aches and pains sore throat  stuffy nose  sneezing and runny nose  headache  temporarily reduces fever

Dosage and administration

this product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use. mL = milliliter shake well before using measure only with dosing cup provided do not use any other dosing device keep dosing cup with product do not give more than 5 times in 24 hours if needed, repeat dose every 4 hours while symptoms last find the right dose on chart below. If possible use weight to dose;otherwise use age.  Weight (lb) ...

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

Active ingredients (in each 5 mL)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Acetaminophen 160 mg

Chlorpheniramine maleate 1 mg

Phenylephrine HCI 2.5 mg

Purposes

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Antihistamine

Nasal decongestant

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

  • temporarily relieves the following cold/flu symptoms:
    • minor aches and pains
    • sore throat 
    • stuffy nose 
    • sneezing and runny nose 
    • headache 
  • temporarily reduces fever

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:

  • skin reddening
  • blisters
  • rash

If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away

Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if your child takes:

  • more than 5 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
  • with other drugs contaning acetaminophen

Sore throat warning: If sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly.

Do not use

OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION

  • with any drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or non prescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
  • 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
  • if your child is allergic to acetaminophen or any of the inactive ingredients in this product.

Ask a doctor before use if the child has

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

  • liver disease
  • diabetes
  • glaucoma
  • thyroid
  • heart disease
  • high blood pressure
  • a breathing problem such as chronic bronchitis

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if the child is taking

OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION

  • sedatives or tranquilizers
  • the blood thinning drug warfarin

When using this product

OTC - WHEN USING SECTION

  • do not exceed recommended dose (see overdose warning )
  • excitability may occur, especially in children
  • marked drowsiness may occur
  • sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness

Stop use and ask a doctor if

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

  • new symptoms occur
  • redness or swelling is present
  • pain get worse or lasts more than 5 days
  • fever gets worse or last more than 3 days
  • nervousness, dizziness or sleeplessness occurs 

These could be signs of a serious condition.

Keep out of reach of children.

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

Overdose warning: Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause liver damage. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away. Quick medical attention is critical even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

  • this product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use.
  • mL = milliliter
  • shake well before using
  • measure only with dosing cup provided
  • do not use any other dosing device
  • keep dosing cup with product
  • do not give more than 5 times in 24 hours
  • if needed, repeat dose every 4 hours while symptoms last
  • find the right dose on chart below. If possible use weight to dose;otherwise use age. 
Weight (lb)Age (yr)Dose (mL)
 48-956-11 10 mL
 36-47 4-5 do not use unless directed by a doctor
 under 36 under 4 do not use

Other Information

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

  • store at 20-25ºC(68-77F)
  • do not refrigerate

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

anhydrous citric acid, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, D&C red #33, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red 40, flavors, glycerin, microrocrystalline cellulose,  purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol, sucrose, xanthan gum

Questions or comments?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

Call 1-248-449-9300 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST

Principal Display Panel

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

*Compare to the active ingredients in Children's Tylenol® Plus Cold

Children's Cold Plus

Oral Suspension

Acetaminophen 160mg Fever & Sore Throat

Chlorpheniramine maleate 1mg Runny Nose & Sneezing

Phenylephrine HCI 2.5mg Stuffy Nosse

For ages 6 to 11

Grape Flavor

FL OZ (mL)

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by McNeil Consumer Healthcare, distributor of Children's Tylenol® Plus Cold.

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SAFETY SEAL AROUND BOTTLE OR UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING.

KEEP OUTER CARTON FOR COMPLETE WARNINGS AND PRODUCT INFORMATION 

Distributed by C.D.M.A., Inc.©

43157 W. Nine Mile

Novi, MI 48376-0995

www.qualitychoice.com

Package Label

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Quality Choice Children's Cold Plus
Quality Choice Children's Cold Plus

DailyMed Socrata Ingredients#

Ingredient, Type, UNII table
IngredientTypeUNIISPL versionUploaded
ACETAMINOPHENACTIVE INGREDIENT362O9ITL9D1
CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATEACTIVE INGREDIENTV1Q0O9OJ9Z1
PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDEACTIVE INGREDIENT04JA59TNSJ1
ACETAMINOPHENACTIVE MOIETY362O9ITL9D1
CHLORPHENIRAMINEACTIVE MOIETY3U6IO1965U1
PHENYLEPHRINEACTIVE MOIETY1WS297W6MV1
ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACIDINACTIVE INGREDIENTXF417D3PSL1
CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM, UNSPECIFIED FORMINACTIVE INGREDIENTK679OBS3111
CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINEINACTIVE INGREDIENTOP1R32D61U1
D&C RED NO. 33INACTIVE INGREDIENT9DBA0SBB0L1
FD&C BLUE NO. 1INACTIVE INGREDIENTH3R47K3TBD1
FD&C RED NO. 40INACTIVE INGREDIENTWZB9127XOA1
GLYCERININACTIVE INGREDIENTPDC6A3C0OX1
SODIUM BENZOATEINACTIVE INGREDIENTOJ245FE5EU1
SORBITOLINACTIVE INGREDIENT506T60A25R1
SUCROSEINACTIVE INGREDIENTC151H8M5541
WATERINACTIVE INGREDIENT059QF0KO0R1
XANTHAN GUMINACTIVE INGREDIENTTTV12P4NEE1

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
63868-03663868-036-04

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