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 giving 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
Directions
- do not give more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period
- measure only with dosing cup provided
- do not use dosing cup with other products
- dose as follows or as directed by a doctor
| Age | Dose |
|---|---|
| children 6 to under 12 years of age | 10 mL every 4 hours |
| children 4 to under 6 years of age | 5 mL every 4 hours |
| children under 4 years of age | do not use |
Inactive ingredients
anhydrous citric acid, edetate disodium, FD&C red no. 40, flavors, glycerin (soy), propyl gallate, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol, sucralose, trisodium citrate dihydrate 1, xanthan gum
- 1
- may contain this ingredient
Uses
- temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms:
- minor aches and pains
- headache
- sore throat
- nasal congestion
- runny nose
- sneezing
- cough
- controls cough to help your child get to sleep
- temporarily reduces fever
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.
- to make a child sleepy
- with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on the skin
- 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
- diabetes
- high blood pressure
- thyroid disease
- glaucoma
- a breathing problem such as chronic bronchitis
- persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with asthma
- cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if the child is
- taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
- taking sedatives or tranquilizers
When using this product
- do not use more than directed (see Overdose warning)
- excitability may occur, especially in children
- marked drowsiness may occur
- sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
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
anhydrous citric acid, edetate disodium, FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C red no. 40, flavors, glycerin (soy), propyl gallate, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol, sucralose, trisodium citrate dihydrate 2, xanthan gum
- 2
- may contain this ingredient
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NDC 63824-955-74
MUCINEX®
Children's
DAY TIME
MULTI-SYMPTOM
COLD
Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg - Cough Suppressant
Guaifenesin 100 mg - Expectorant
Phenylephrine HCl 2.5 mg - Nasal Decongestant
- Relieves Stuffy Nose
- Controls Cough
- Relieves Chest Congestion
- Breaks up Mucus
Ages
4+
yrs
Very Berry
Flavor Liquid
4 FL OZ (118 mL)
NIGHT TIME
MULTI-SYMPTOM
COLD
Acetaminophen 325 mg – Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer
Diphenhydramine HCl 12.5 mg – Antihistamine/Cough Suppressant
Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg – Nasal Decongestant
- Relieves Stuffy Nose
- Controls Cough
- Relieves Runny Nose & Sneezing
- Relieves Fever & Sore Throat
Ages
6+
yrs
Very Berry
Flavor Liquid
4 FL OZ (118 mL)
8 FL OZ (236 mL) TOTAL
