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)
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.
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
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
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)
