FDA Label for Mucinex Childrens Cough And Congestion
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Mucinex Childrens Cough And Congestion 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 mg | Cough suppressant |
Guaifenesin 100 mg | Expectorant |
Phenylephrine HCl 2.5 mg | Nasal decongestant |
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
- nasal congestion due to a cold
- stuffy nose
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
- heart disease
- high blood pressure
- thyroid disease
- diabetes
- 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
Stop Use And Ask A Doctor If
- nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
- symptoms do not get better within 7 days or occur with fever
- 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
Age | Dose |
---|---|
children 6 to under 12 years of age | 10 mL every 4 hours |
children 4 to under 6 years of age | 5 mL every 4 hours |
children under 4 years of age | do 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 gumQuestions?
1-866-MUCINEX (1-866-682-4639)
You may also report side effects to this phone number.
Principal Display Panel - 201 Ml Bottle Carton
VALUE SIZE
Pediatrician Recommended†
NDC 63824-947-11
Mucinex®
Children's
COUGH &
CONGESTION
Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg - Cough Suppressant
Guaifenesin 100 mg - Expectorant
Phenylephrine HCl 2.5 mg - Nasal Decongestant
✓ Relieves Chest Congestion✓ Breaks up Mucus✓ Relieves Stuffy Nose✓ Controls Cough
Ages
4+ yrs
Very Berry
Flavor Liquid
6.8 FL OZ (201 mL)
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