Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 118 mL Bottle Carton Pediatrician Recommended † NDC 63824-946-03 Mucinex® Children's COUGH Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg – Cough Suppressant Guaifenesin 100 mg – Expectorant Controls Cough Relieves Chest Congestion Breaks up Mucus Ages 4 + yrs Cherry Flavor Liquid 4 FL OZ (118 mL) PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 118 mL Bottle Carton
- PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 118 mL Bottle Carton Pediatrician Recommended † NDC 63824-946-03 Mucinex® Children's COUGH Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg – Cough Suppressant Guaifenesin 100 mg – Expectorant Controls Cough Relieves Chest Congestion Breaks up Mucus Ages 4 + yrs Cherry Flavor Liquid 4 FL OZ (118 mL) PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 118 mL Bottle Carton
Overview
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
Indications & Usage
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
Dosage & Administration
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 years to under 12 years of age 5 mL – 10 mL every 4 hours children 4 years to under 6 years of age 2.5 mL – 5 mL every 4 hours children under 4 years of age do not use
Warnings & Precautions
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 When using this product do not use more than directed 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 condition. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Purpose
Active ingredients (in each 5 mL) Purposes Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg Cough suppressant Guaifenesin 100 mg Expectorant
Do Not Use
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.
When Using
When using this product do not use more than directed
Stop Use & Ask a Doctor
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 condition.
Keep Out of Reach of Children
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Storage & Handling
Other information each 5 mL contains: sodium 3 mg store between 20-25°C (68-77°F) do not refrigerate
Questions
Questions? 1-866-MUCINEX (1-866-682-4639) You may also report side effects to this phone number.
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