title: Vicks 44 Pediatric
text: # Vicks 44 Pediatric
  
  Vicks 44 Pediatric can be one of two therapies, Vicks 44M Pediatric or Vicks 44E Pediatric, marketed in North America under the Vicks brand of Procter & Gamble.
  
  ## Vicks 44M Pediatric
  
  Vicks 44M Pediatric (or 44M) is an oral combination therapy for breathing difficulties. Active ingredients include dextromethorphan, a cough suppressant, pseudoephedrine, a decongestant, and chlorpheniramine, an antihistamine. The combination is designed to relieve the symptoms of several minor breathing complaints, such as cough, runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, itching, and watery eyes caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu. It cannot treat a cough that is caused by asthma, smoking or emphysema.
  
  ### Side effects
  
  Possible side effect include drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, constipation, blurred vision, upset stomach, dry mouth nose and throat, sleep problems and nervousness.
  
  ## Vicks 44E Pediatric
  
  Vicks 44E Pediatric (or 44E) is an oral combination therapy for breathing difficulties. Active ingredients are dextromethorphan and guaifenesin a cough suppressant and an expectorant, respectively.
  
  ### Side effects
  
  Common side effects include drowsiness, dizziness and upset stomach.
  
  