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Ease your child's cough and chest congestion.

Take care with the help of Vicks.



Vicks Formula 44 Custom Care Chesty Cough

  • Loosens phlegm and thins bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus in adults and children ages 6 and up.

  • Use dose cup, teaspoon (tsp), or tablespoon (TBSP).
  • Do not exceed 6 doses per 24 hours.
Adults and children 12 years and over1 TBSP (15 ml) every 4 hours
Children 6 to under 12 years1-1/2 tsp (7-1/2 ml) every 4 hours
Children 4 to under 6 yearsAsk a doctor.
Children under 4 yearsDo not use.

Other Information
  • Each tablespoon contains sodium 26 mg.
  • Store at room temperature.

Questions? Call 1-800-342-6844.

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.

Ask a doctor before use if you have:

  • Cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
  • Persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema
  • A sodium-restricted diet

Stop use and ask a doctor if:
  • Cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or persistent headache

These could be signs 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.

Tamper evident: Do not use if printed shrinkband is missing or broken.

Active Ingredient (in each 15 ml tablespoon)(Purpose)
Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg(Cough suppressant)
Guaifenesin 200 mg(Expectorant)

Inactive Ingredients
Carboxymethylcellulose sodium, citric acid, FD&C Red No. 40, flavor, high fructose corn syrup, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate