FDA Label for Congestion And Cough Childrens
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Congestion And Cough Childrens Product Label
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Active Ingredients (In Each 5 Ml)
Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg
Guaifenesin 100 mg
Phenylephrine HCl 2.5 mg
Purpose
Cough suppressant
Expectorant
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
- stuffy nose
- nasal congestion due to a cold
- the intensity of coughing
- the impulse to cough to help the child get to sleep
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
- diabetes
- heart disease
- thyroid disease
- high blood pressure
- persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with asthma
- cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
When Using This Product
do not exceed recommended dosage.
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 persists more than 7 days, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a 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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Directions
- mL = milliliter; FL OZ = fluid ounce
- use only enclosed dosing cup designed for use with this product. Do not
- use any other dosing device.
- dose as follows or as directed by a doctor
- do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period
Age | Dose |
children 6 years to under 12 years | 10 mL every 4 hours |
children 4 years to under 6 years | 5 mL every 4 hours |
children under 4 years | do not use |
Other Information
- each 5 mL contains: sodium 3 mg
- store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
- see end flap for expiration date and lot number
Inactive Ingredients
anhydrous citric acid, FD&C red #40, flavors, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate dihydrate, sodium metabisulfite, sorbitol, sucralose, xanthan gum
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active ingredients in
Children’s Mucinex®
Congestion & Cough*
Children's
Congestion
& Cough
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBr
Cough suppressant
GUAIFENESIN
Expectorant
PHENYLEPHRINE HCl
Nasal decongestant
Relieves:
• Chest congestion
• Stuffy nose
• Cough
Breaks up mucus
For Ages 4 to 11 Years
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*This product is not manufactured or distributed by
Reckitt Benckiser LLC, owner of the registered trademark
Children’s Mucinex® Congestion & Cough.
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