Phenylephrine-containing liquid formulations

An aqueous oral pharmaceutical solution comprising:

• a) 0.05% w/v phenylephrine;
• b) 0.01% to 0.4% w/v sucralose;
• c) 18% to 30% w/v glycerin;
• and
• d) 3% to 10% w/v sorbitol;
• wherein the glycerin to sorbitol ratio is about 2:1 to about 5:1;
• wherein the aqueous oral pharmaceutical solution contains no conventional sugar sweeteners;
• wherein the solution contains no suspension embodiments selected from the group consisting of xanthan, microcrystalline cellulose, and combinations thereof;
• and
• wherein the solution is substantially free of phenylephrine degradants as measured under conditions of 40° C. and 75% relative humidity for 1 month.