FDA Label for Childrens Mucus And Cough Relief
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Childrens Mucus And Cough Relief Product Label
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Active Ingredients (In Each 5 Ml)
Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg
Guaifenesin 100 mg
Purpose
Cough suppressant
Expectorant
Uses
- helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes and make coughs more productive
- temporarily relieves:
- cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold or inhaled irritants
- the impulse to cough to help your child get to sleep
- the intensity of coughing
Warning
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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
- persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with asthma
- cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
Stop Use And Ask A Doctor If
- cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by 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 (1-800-222-1222) 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
- each 5 mL contains: potassium 5 mg, sodium 5 mg
- store between 20 to 25°C (68 to 77°F)
- do not refrigerate
- dosing cup provided
Inactive Ingredients
citric acid anhydrous, dextrose, D&C red#33, FD&C red#40, flavor, glycerin, methylparaben, potassium sorbate, propylene glycol, propyl paraben, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium hydroxide, sorbitol, sucralose, xanthan gum
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Compare to the active ingredients in Children's Mucinex® Cough*
NDC 51316-552-03
Children's
Cough
Dextromethorphan HBr 5mg
cough Suppressant
Guaifenesin 100 mg
Expectorant
Controls Cough
Relieves Chest Congestion
Breaks up mucus
Free of alcohol, parabens
& high fructose corn syrup
Ages 4+ Years
Natural Cherry Flavor
Dosage Cup Included
4 FL OZ (118mL)
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