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 as may occur with a cold.
Warnings
Do not use if you are now 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 prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- persistent or chronic cough that lasts such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
- cough accompanied by too much phlegm (mucus)
Directions
- empty entire contents of packet onto tongue and swallow
- for best taste, do not chew granules
- do not give more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period
- dose as follows or as directed by a doctor
| Age | Dose |
|---|---|
| adults and Children 12 years of age and over | 2 to 4 packets every 4 hours |
| children 6 years to under 12 years of age | 1 to 2 packets every 4 hours |
| children 4 years to under 6 years of age | 1 packet every 4 hours |
| children under 4 years of age | do not use |
Other information
- each packet contains: magnesium 6 mg and sodium 3 mg
- phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine 2 mg per packet
- store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
Inactive ingredients
aspartame, butylated methacrylate copolymer, carbomer homopolymer type A, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, creme flavor, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, orange flavor, povidone, sodium bicarbonate, sorbitol, stearic acid, talc, triethyl citrate
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 12 Packet Carton
Pediatrician Recommended*
NDC 63824-943-12
Mucinex®
children's
COUGH AND
CHEST CONGESTION
Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg - Cough Suppressant
Guaifenesin 100 mg - Expectorant
- ✓
- Controls Cough
- ✓
- Relieves Chest Congestion
- ✓
- Thins and Loosens Mucus
Ages
4+ years
Orange Crème
Flavor
12 GRANULE PACKETS
