Nighttime Cough & Cold Relief Medicine for Kids
- Relieves cough, congestion (stuffy nose), sneezing and runny nose to help your child rest and get a good night’s sleep
- Intended for ages 6-13
- Active ingredients: Diphenhydramine and Phenylephrine
Size: 4.0 fl. oz.; 120 mL
| Age (year) | Dose (mL) |
| Children 12 and 13 years of age | 20 mL every 4 hours; do not take more than 120 mL in 24 hours |
| Children 6 to under 12 years of age | 10 mL every 4 hours; do not take more than 60 mL in 24 hours |
| Children under 6 years of age | Do not use |
Drug Facts
| Active ingredients (in each 5 mL) | Purpose |
| Diphenhydramine HCl 6.25 mg | Antihistamine / Cough suppressant |
| Phenylephrine HCl 2.5 mg | Nasal decongestant |
Uses
temporarily relieves:
- sneezing
- runny nose
- itchy nose or throat
- itchy, watery eyes
- cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold
- nasal congestion
Warnings
Do not use
- to make a child sleepy
- in a child under 6 years of age
- with any other drug containing diphenhydramine, even one used on the skin
- in a child who is 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 child’s prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before using this product.
Ask a doctor before use if your child has
- heart disease
- diabetes
- high blood pressure
- thyroid disease
- glaucoma
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
- breathing problems such as chronic bronchitis
- persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with asthma
- cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if your child is taking sedatives or tranquilizers
When using this product
- do not use more than directed
- excitability in your child may occur
- marked drowsiness in your child may occur
- sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
- symptoms do not improve within 7 days or occur with a fever
- cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition.
Keep out of the reach of children. Dr. Cocoa™ is a medicine. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).
Directions
- shake well before use
- measure only with the provided double-ended dosing spoon
- read dosing spoon carefully and select the correct spoon
- large dosing spoon holds 5 mL when filled to the top rim
- small spoon holds 2.5 mL when filled to the top rim
- do not use dosing spoon with other products
- dose as follows or as directed by a doctor
- mL = milliliter
| Age (year) | Dose (mL) |
| Children 12 and 13 years of age | 20 mL every 4 hours; do not take more than 120 mL in 24 hours |
| Children 6 to under 12 years of age | 10 mL every 4 hours; do not take more than 60 mL in 24 hours |
| Children under 6 years of age | Do not use |
Other information
- each 5 mL contains: sodium 7 mg
- store at 20 - 25°C (68 -77°F)
Inactive ingredients
anhydrous citric acid, cocoa, maltitol, methylparaben, natural flavor, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol, sucralose, trisodium citrate dihydrate
Questions or comments?
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