CVS Childrens Cold plus Cough plus Runny Nose (Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, and Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide) 160 mg / 1 mg / 5 mg

SUSPENSIONORALCVSNDC: 69842-792Updated: Mar 2026

Active Ingredients

ACETAMINOPHEN — 160 mg

CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE — 1 mg

DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE — 5 mg

Inactive Ingredients (Fillers)

⚠️ 6 ingredients flagged as common allergens

Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium

⚠️ Yes — CMC

Thickener/Stabilizer

A cellulose derivative used as a thickener. Rare CMC reactions reported in medical literature.

FD&C Blue No. 1

⚠️ Yes — Dye

Colorant

A synthetic blue dye. Less commonly allergenic than other dyes but reactions are documented.

FD&C Red No. 40

⚠️ Yes — Dye

Colorant

A widely used artificial red dye. Among the most common dye allergens.

Propylene Glycol

⚠️ Yes — Propylene Glycol

Solvent/Humectant

An organic compound used as a solvent and humectant. Can cause contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals.

Sodium Benzoate

⚠️ Yes — Sodium Benzoate

Preservative

A food preservative. Can cause urticaria and exacerbate asthma in sensitive individuals.

Sucrose

⚠️ Yes — Sucrose

Sweetener/Coating

Common table sugar. Problematic for individuals with sucrose intolerance or congenital sucrase-isomaltase deficiency.

Anhydrous Citric Acid

pH Adjuster/Buffer

D&C Red No. 33

Colorant

Edetate Disodium

Chelating Agent

Glycerin

Humectant/Solvent

Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water

Skin Conditioner

Microcrystalline Cellulose

Filler/Binder

Propyl Gallate

Sorbitol

Sweetener/Humectant

Xanthan Gum

Thickener/Stabilizer

Ingredient	Purpose	Common Allergen?	Description
Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium	Thickener/Stabilizer	⚠️ Yes — CMC	A cellulose derivative used as a thickener. Rare CMC reactions reported in medical literature.
FD&C Blue No. 1	Colorant	⚠️ Yes — Dye	A synthetic blue dye. Less commonly allergenic than other dyes but reactions are documented.
FD&C Red No. 40	Colorant	⚠️ Yes — Dye	A widely used artificial red dye. Among the most common dye allergens.
Propylene Glycol	Solvent/Humectant	⚠️ Yes — Propylene Glycol	An organic compound used as a solvent and humectant. Can cause contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals.
Sodium Benzoate	Preservative	⚠️ Yes — Sodium Benzoate	A food preservative. Can cause urticaria and exacerbate asthma in sensitive individuals.
Sucrose	Sweetener/Coating	⚠️ Yes — Sucrose	Common table sugar. Problematic for individuals with sucrose intolerance or congenital sucrase-isomaltase deficiency.
Anhydrous Citric Acid	pH Adjuster/Buffer	No	Water-free citric acid used to adjust pH and enhance drug stability. Typically derived from fermentation of corn sugar.
D&C Red No. 33	Colorant	No	A synthetic red dye used in topical formulations and some oral medications. May cause reactions in individuals with dye sensitivities.
Edetate Disodium	Chelating Agent	No	Also known as EDTA. Binds metal ions to prevent degradation of active ingredients and preserve product stability.
Glycerin	Humectant/Solvent	No	A sugar alcohol that attracts moisture. Used as a humectant, solvent, and sweetener in many oral and topical medications. Generally well tolerated.
Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water	Skin Conditioner	No	Witch hazel distillate, a plant-derived astringent used in topical formulations to soothe and tone the skin.
Microcrystalline Cellulose	Filler/Binder	No	Refined wood pulp used as a filler and binder. Generally inert and well-tolerated.
Propyl Gallate	—	No	—
Sorbitol	Sweetener/Humectant	No	A sugar alcohol used as a sweetener and humectant. Can cause gastrointestinal symptoms (bloating, diarrhea) in sensitive individuals or at high doses. Relevant for those following a low-FODMAP diet.
Xanthan Gum	Thickener/Stabilizer	No	A polysaccharide produced by bacterial fermentation, used to thicken and stabilize liquid and semi-solid formulations. Derived from corn sugar fermentation — may be relevant for corn-sensitive individuals.