Label: MUCINEX CHILDRENS FREEFROM MULTI-SYMPTOM COLD, FLU AND SORE THROAT- acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, guaifenesin, and phenylephrine hydrochloride solution

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph final

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Updated March 16, 2021

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Drug Facts

  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Active ingredients (in each 10 mL)Purposes
    Acetaminophen 325 mgPain reliever/fever reducer
    Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mgCough suppressant
    Guaifenesin 200 mgExpectorant
    Phenylephrine HCl 5 mgNasal decongestant
  • Uses

    • temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms:
      • cough
      • nasal congestion
      • minor aches and pains
      • sore throat
      • headache
      • stuffy nose
      • sinus congestion and pressure
    • temporarily reduces fever
    • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive
  • Warnings

    Liver warning

    This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if your child takes:

    • more than 5 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
    • with other drugs containing acetaminophen

    Allergy alert

    Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:

    • skin reddening
    • blisters
    • rash

    If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.

    Sore throat warning

    If sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly.

    Do not use

    • with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
    • in a child who is 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 giving this product.

    Ask a doctor before use if the child has

    • liver disease
    • heart disease
    • high blood pressure
    • thyroid disease
    • diabetes
    • 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 the child is taking the blood thinning drug warfarin

    When using this product do not use more than directed (see Overdose warning)

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    • nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
    • pain, nasal congestion, or cough gets worse or lasts more than 5 days
    • fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
    • redness or swelling is present
    • new symptoms occur
    • cough comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition.

    Keep out of reach of children.

    Overdose warning

    Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause liver damage. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Quick medical attention is critical even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

  • Directions

    • this product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use
    • do not give more than directed (see Overdose warning)
    • measure only with dosing cup provided
    • do not use dosing cup with other products
    • dose as follows or as directed by a doctor
    • children 6 to under 12 years of age: 10 mL in dosing cup provided every 4 hours while symptoms last; do not give more than 5 doses in any 24-hour period
    • children under 6 years of age: do not use
  • Other information

    • each 10 mL contains: sodium 6 mg
    • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
    • do not refrigerate
  • Inactive ingredients

    ammonium glycyrrhizate, anhydrous citric acid, cochineal carmine, edetate disodium, flavors, glycerin (soy), maltodextrin, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol, sucralose, xanthan gum

  • Questions?

    1-866-MUCINEX (1-866-682-4639)

    You may also report side effects to this phone number.

  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Dist. by: RB Health (US)
    Parsippany, NJ 07054-0224

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 118 mL Bottle Carton

    Pediatrician Recommended

    DAYTIME

    NDC 63824-958-64

    Mucinex®
    Children's

    FREEFROM

    MULTI-SYMPTOM
    COLD, FLU
    & SORE THROAT

    ACETAMINOPHEN – PAIN RELIEVER/FEVER REDUCER
    DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBr – COUGH SUPPRESSANT
    GUAIFENESIN – EXPECTORANT
    PHENYLEPHRINE HCl – NASAL DECONGESTANT

    FREEFROM
    ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, COLORS, & DYES • ALCOHOL & SUGAR

    ELDERBERRY
    & CHERRY NATURAL FLAVOR

    AGES
    6+ YRS.

    4 FL OZ (118 mL)

    Principal Display Panel - 118 mL Bottle Carton
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    MUCINEX CHILDRENS FREEFROM MULTI-SYMPTOM COLD, FLU AND SORE THROAT 
    acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, guaifenesin, and phenylephrine hydrochloride solution
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:63824-958
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    ACETAMINOPHEN (UNII: 362O9ITL9D) (ACETAMINOPHEN - UNII:362O9ITL9D) ACETAMINOPHEN325 mg  in 10 mL
    DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE (UNII: 9D2RTI9KYH) (DEXTROMETHORPHAN - UNII:7355X3ROTS) DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE10 mg  in 10 mL
    GUAIFENESIN (UNII: 495W7451VQ) (GUAIFENESIN - UNII:495W7451VQ) GUAIFENESIN200 mg  in 10 mL
    PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 04JA59TNSJ) (PHENYLEPHRINE - UNII:1WS297W6MV) PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE5 mg  in 10 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    ammonium glycyrrhizate (UNII: 3VRD35U26C)  
    anhydrous citric acid (UNII: XF417D3PSL)  
    carminic acid (UNII: CID8Z8N95N)  
    edetate disodium (UNII: 7FLD91C86K)  
    maltodextrin (UNII: 7CVR7L4A2D)  
    propylene glycol (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    water (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    sodium benzoate (UNII: OJ245FE5EU)  
    sorbitol (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    sucralose (UNII: 96K6UQ3ZD4)  
    xanthan gum (UNII: TTV12P4NEE)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorREDScore    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorBERRYImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:63824-958-641 in 1 CARTON06/01/2020
    1118 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 1: Convenience Kit of Co-Package
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC MONOGRAPH FINALpart34106/01/2020
    Labeler - RB Health (US) LLC (081049410)