FDA Label for Mucinex Childrens Cough

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Mucinex Childrens Cough Product Label

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Drug Facts

Dist. by: Reckitt Benckiser
Parsippany, NJ 07054-0224

Made in England


Otc - Purpose



Active ingredients (in each 5 mL)Purposes
Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mgCough suppressant
Guaifenesin 100 mgExpectorant

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

Otc - 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.


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

Otc - When Using



When using this product do not use more than directed


Otc - Stop Use



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.


Otc - 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.


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
  • AgeDose
    children 6 years to under 12 years of age5 mL – 10 mL every 4 hours
    children 4 years to under 6 years of age2.5 mL – 5 mL every 4 hours
    children under 4 years of agedo not use

Other Information



  • each 5 mL contains: sodium 3 mg
  • store between 20-25°C (68-77°F)
  • do not refrigerate

Inactive Ingredients



anhydrous citric acid, edetate disodium, FD&C red no. 40, flavors, glycerin, propyl gallate, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol, sucralose, trisodium citrate dihydrate

may contain this ingredient

, xanthan gum


Questions?



1-866-MUCINEX (1-866-682-4639)

You may also report side effects to this phone number.


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Pediatrician Recommended

NDC 63824-946-03

Mucinex®
Children's

COUGH

Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg – Cough Suppressant
Guaifenesin 100 mg – Expectorant

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