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
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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
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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.
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