Mucinex Children's Fever, Sore Throat & Cough
Drug Facts
Active ingredients / Purpose (in each 10 mL)
Acetaminophen 325 mg..Pain reliever/fever reducer Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg....Cough suppressant
OTC - PURPOSE SECTION
Acetaminophen 325 mg..Pain reliever/fever reducer Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg....Cough suppressant
Uses
■ 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 ■ minor aches and pains ■ sore throat ■ headache ■ temporarily reduces fever
WARNINGS SECTION
WarningsLiver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if your child takes: ■ more than 5 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount ■ with other drugs containing acetaminophen Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include: ■ skin reddening
■ blisters
■ rash
If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
Sore throat warning: If sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly.
Do not use ■ with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist. ■ 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.
OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION
Ask a doctor before use if the child has ■ liver disease ■ chronic cough that lasts such as occurs with asthma ■ cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if the child is taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
Stop use and ask a doctor if ■ pain or cough gets worse or lasts more than 5 days ■ fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days ■ redness or swelling is present ■ new symptoms occur ■ cough comes back or occurs with rash or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition.
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
Keep out of reach of children.
Overdose warning: Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause liver damage. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Quick medical attention is critical even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms
Directions
Directions ■ this product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use ■ do not give more than directed (see Overdose warning) ■ measure only with dosing cup provided ■ do not use dosing cup with other products ■ dose as follows or as directed by a doctor ■ children 6 to under 12 years of age: 10 mL in dosing cup provided every 4 hours while symptoms last; do not give more than 5 doses in any 24-hour period ■ children under 6 years of age: do not use
OTHER SAFETY INFORMATION
Other information ■ each 10 mL contains: sodium 6 mg ■ store at 20-25°C (68-77°F) ■ do not refrigerate
INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION
Inactive ingredients: anhydrous citric acid, D&C yellow no. 10, edetate disodium, FD&C red no. 40, flavors, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol, sucralose, xanthan gum
OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION
Questions? 1-866-682-4639
PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
NDC 72854-064
Children's Mucinex®
Honey Flavor Liquid
4 FL OZ (118 mL)