CHILDRENS MUCINEX COUGH- guaifenesin and dextromethorphan hydrobromide liquid
Reckitt Benckiser LLC
Disclaimer: Most OTC drugs are not reviewed and approved by FDA, however they may be marketed if they comply with applicable regulations and policies. FDA has not evaluated whether this product complies.
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Active ingredients (in each 5 mL) | Purpose |
Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg | Cough suppressant |
Guaifenesin 100 mg | Expectorant |
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
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 giving this product.
Ask a doctor before use if the child has
- cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
- persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with asthma
Stop use and ask a doctor if cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious illness.
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
- do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period
- measure only with dosing cup provided
- do not use dosing cup with other products
- mL = milliliter
Age | Dose |
children 6 years to under 12 years | 5 mL – 10 mL every 4 hours |
children 4 years to under 6 years | 2.5 mL – 5 mL every 4 hours |
children under 4 years | do not use |
Other information
- tamper evident: do not use if printed neckband on bottle cap is broken or missing
- store between 20-25°C (68-77°F)
- do not refrigerate
- dosing cup provided
Inactive ingredients
acesulfame potassium, anhydrous citric acid, D&C red #33, FD&C red #40, flavor, glycerin, maltitol, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, sorbitol, xanthan gum
Questions?
1-866-MUCINEX (1-866-682-4639)
You may also report side effects to this phone number.
Dist. by: Reckitt Benckiser, Parsippany, NJ 07054-0224
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 118 mL Bottle Carton
NDC 63824-281-64
Children's
Mucinex®
Cough
Guaifenesin 100 mg
Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg
Expectorant
Cough Suppressant
✓Cough
✓Chest Congestion
✓Breaks up Mucus
✓Alcohol-free
Cherry
Flavor Liquid
4 FL OZ
(118 mL)