Label: GOOD SENSE CHILDRENS MUCUS RELIEF- dextromethorphan hbr, guaifenesin, phenylephrine hcl liquid

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

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  • Active ingredients (in each 5 mL)

    Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg

    Guaifenesin 100 mg

    Phenylephrine HCl 2.5 mg

  • Purposes

    Cough suppressant

    Expectorant

    Nasal decongestant

  • Uses

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    helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive
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    temporarily relieves:
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    cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with the common cold or inhaled irritants
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    the intensity of coughing
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    the impulse to cough to help your child get to sleep
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    nasal congestion due to a cold
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    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

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    heart disease
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    high blood pressure
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    thyroid disease
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    diabetes
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    cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
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    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

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    your child gets nervous, dizzy or sleepless
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    symptoms do not get better within 7 days or occur with fever
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    cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or persistent headache. 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 right away (1-800-222-1222).

  • Directions

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    do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period
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    measure only with dosing cup provided
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    do not use dosing cup with other products
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    dose as follows or as directed by a doctor
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    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 3 mg
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    do not use if printed neckband is broken or missing
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    store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
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    do not refrigerate
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    dosing cup provided
  • Inactive ingredients

    anhydrous citric acid, edetate disodium, FD&C red #40, flavor, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sorbitol solution, sucralose, xanthan gum

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  • Package/Label Principal Display Panel

    Age 4+

    Children’s

    Mucus Relief

    Multi-Symptom Cold

    Guaifenesin 100 mg

    Expectorant

    Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg

    Cough Suppressant

    Phenylephrine HCl 2.5 mg

    Nasal Decongestant

    Stuffy Nose

    Cough

    Chest Congestion

    Breaks Up Mucus

    Very Berry Flavor Liquid

    Compare to active ingredients of Children’s Mucinex® Multi-Symptom Cold

    4 FL OZ (118 mL)

    Children's Mucus Relief Carton Image 1
    Children's Mucus Relief Carton Image 2
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    GOOD SENSE CHILDRENS MUCUS RELIEF 
    dextromethorphan hbr, guaifenesin, phenylephrine hcl liquid
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:0113-0839
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE (UNII: 9D2RTI9KYH) (DEXTROMETHORPHAN - UNII:7355X3ROTS) DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE5 mg  in 5 mL
    GUAIFENESIN (UNII: 495W7451VQ) (GUAIFENESIN - UNII:495W7451VQ) GUAIFENESIN100 mg  in 5 mL
    PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 04JA59TNSJ) (PHENYLEPHRINE - UNII:1WS297W6MV) PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE2.5 mg  in 5 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL)  
    EDETATE DISODIUM (UNII: 7FLD91C86K)  
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SODIUM BENZOATE (UNII: OJ245FE5EU)  
    SODIUM CITRATE, UNSPECIFIED FORM (UNII: 1Q73Q2JULR)  
    SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    SUCRALOSE (UNII: 96K6UQ3ZD4)  
    XANTHAN GUM (UNII: TTV12P4NEE)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorRED (clear) Score    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorBERRYImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:0113-0839-261 in 1 CARTON03/25/201407/31/2025
    1118 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM01203/25/201407/31/2025
    Labeler - L. Perrigo Company (006013346)
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