Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
NDC 72854-082-16 Children's Mucinex® Cough Suppressant Antihistamine Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg Doxylamine succinate 6.25 m Age 6+ Mixed Berry Flavor Label Label
- NDC 72854-082-16 Children's Mucinex® Cough Suppressant Antihistamine Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg Doxylamine succinate 6.25 m Age 6+ Mixed Berry Flavor Label Label
Overview
Uses Uses ■ temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold ■ controls cough to help you get to sleep ■ temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: ■ runny nose ■ sneezing ■ itching of the nose or throat ■ itchy, watery eyes
Indications & Usage
Uses Uses ■ temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold ■ controls cough to help you get to sleep ■ temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: ■ runny nose ■ sneezing ■ itching of the nose or throat ■ itchy, watery eyes
Dosage & Administration
Directions ■ take every 4 hours, or as directed by a doctor ■ chew thoroughly before swallowing adults and children 12 years of age and over 2 chewable tablets every 4 hours, not to exceed 12 chewable tablets in any 24-hour period children 6 to under 12 years of age 1 chewable tablet every 4 hours, not to exceed 6 chewable tablets in any 24-hour period children under 6 years of age do not use
Warnings & Precautions
Warnings Do not use ■ to make a child sleepy ■ 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 ■ a sodium-restricted diet ■ glaucoma ■ trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland ■ a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis ■ persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema ■ cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are ■ taking sedatives or tranquilizers When using this product ■ do not exceed recommended dosage ■ excitability may occur, especially in children ■ marked drowsiness may occur ■ alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness ■ avoid alcoholic drinks ■ use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery Stop use and ask a doctor if ■ 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.
Purpose
Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg.......................... ...............Cough suppressant Doxylamine succinate 6.25 mg.................................................Antihistamine
Keep Out of Reach of Children
If pregnant or breast-feeding , ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children . In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away
Questions
Questions? 1-866-MUCINEX (1-866-682-4639)
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