Label: MUCUS CONGESTION AND COUGH RELIEF CHILDRENS- dextromethorphan hbr, guaifensin, phenylephrine hci liquid

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

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  • Active ingredients (in each 5 mL)

    Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg

    Guaifenesin 100 mg

    Phenylephrine HCI 2.5 mg

  • Purposes

    Cough suppressant

    Expectorant

    Nasal decongestant

  • Uses

    • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive
    • temporarily relieves:
      • cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with the common cold or inhaled irritants
      • the intensity of coughing
      • the impulse to cough to help your child get to sleep
      • nasal congestion due to a cold
      • stuffy nose
  • Warnings

    Do not use

    • 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 taking this product.

    Ask a doctor before use if the child has

    • heart disease
    • high blood pressure
    • thyroid disease
    • diabetes
    • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
    • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with asthma

    When using this product,

     do not use more than directed.

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    • your child gets nervous, dizzy, or sleepless
    • symptoms do not get better within 7 days or occur with fever
    • cough lasts more than 7 days, 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.

    In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

  • Directions

    • do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period
    • use only the enclosed dosing cup designed for use with this product. Do not use any other dosing device. 
    • keep dosing cup with product
    • dose as follows or as directed by a doctor
    • mL = milliliter
    age dose 
     children 6 years to under 12 years  10 mL every 4 hours 
     children 4 years to under 6 years 5 mL every 4 hours
     children under 4 years do not use

  • Other information

    • each 5 mL contains: sodium 5 mg
    • store between 20-25ºC (68-77ºF). Do not refrigerate.
  • Inactive ingredients

    anhydrous citric acid, disodium EDTA, FD&C red #40, flavor, glycerin, propyl gallate, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sorbitol, sucralose, xanthan gum

  • Questions or comments?

     Call 1-877-753-3935 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST

  • Principal Display Panel

    Compare to the active ingredients in Children's Mucinex® Congestion & Cough††

    Children's

    Mucus Congestion & Cough Relief

    DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBr 5 mg /

    COUGH SUPPRESSANT

    GUAIFENESIN 100 mg /

    EXPECTORANT

    PHENYLEPHRINE HCI 2.5 mg /

    NASAL DECONGESTANT

    Alcohol Free

    • Relief from chest congestion, cough & stuffy nose
    • Breaks up mucus

    AGES 4 - 11 YEARS

    Berry flavor

    DOSAGE CUP PROVIDED

    FL OZ (mL)

    ††This product is not manufactured or distributed by Reckitt Benckiser, distributor of Children's Mucinex® Congestion & Cough.

    TAMPER EVIDENT:  DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SAFETY SEAL AROUND BOTTLE OR UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING.

    KEEP OUTER CARTON FOR COMPLETE WARNINGS AND PRODUCT INFORMATION.

    DISTRIBUTED BY: WALGREEN CO.

    200 WILMOT RD., DEERFIELD, IL 60015

    walgreens.com

  • Package Label

    Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg, Guaifenesin 100 mg, Phenylephrine HCl 2.5 mg

    WALGREENS Children's Mucus Congestion & Cough Berry Flavor

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    MUCUS CONGESTION AND COUGH RELIEF  CHILDRENS
    dextromethorphan hbr, guaifensin, phenylephrine hci liquid
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:0363-0512
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE (UNII: 9D2RTI9KYH) (DEXTROMETHORPHAN - UNII:7355X3ROTS) DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE5 mg  in 5 mL
    GUAIFENESIN (UNII: 495W7451VQ) (GUAIFENESIN - UNII:495W7451VQ) GUAIFENESIN100 mg  in 5 mL
    PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 04JA59TNSJ) (PHENYLEPHRINE - UNII:1WS297W6MV) PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE2.5 mg  in 5 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL)  
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SUCRALOSE (UNII: 96K6UQ3ZD4)  
    XANTHAN GUM (UNII: TTV12P4NEE)  
    EDETATE DISODIUM (UNII: 7FLD91C86K)  
    PROPYL GALLATE (UNII: 8D4SNN7V92)  
    SODIUM BENZOATE (UNII: OJ245FE5EU)  
    SODIUM CITRATE (UNII: 1Q73Q2JULR)  
    SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    Product Characteristics
    Color    Score    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorBERRYImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:0363-0512-061 in 1 BOX04/30/2016
    1201 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM01204/30/2016
    Labeler - Walgreens (008965063)
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