Mucinex Children's Mighty Chews Cough Nighttime
Drug Facts
OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION
Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg Doxylamine succinate 6.25 mg
OTC - PURPOSE SECTION
Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg.......................... ...............Cough suppressant Doxylamine succinate 6.25 mg.................................................Antihistamine
Uses
Uses ■ temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold ■ controls cough to help you get to sleep ■ temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: ■ runny nose ■ sneezing ■ itching of the nose or throat ■ itchy, watery eyes
WARNINGS SECTION
Warnings Do not use ■ to make a child sleepy ■ if you are now 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 prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
Ask a doctor before use if you have ■ a sodium-restricted diet ■ glaucoma ■ trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland ■ a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis ■ persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema ■ cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are ■ taking sedatives or tranquilizers
When using this product ■ do not exceed recommended dosage ■ excitability may occur, especially in children ■ marked drowsiness may occur ■ alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness ■ avoid alcoholic drinks ■ use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
Stop use and ask a doctor if ■ cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition.
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION
Directions ■ take every 4 hours, or as directed by a doctor ■ chew thoroughly before swallowing
| adults and children 12 years of age and over | 2 chewable tablets every 4 hours, not to exceed 12 chewable tablets in any 24-hour period |
| children 6 to under 12 years of age | 1 chewable tablet every 4 hours, not to exceed 6 chewable tablets in any 24-hour period |
| children under 6 years of age | do not use |
OTHER SAFETY INFORMATION
Other information ■ each chewable tablet contains: potassium 5 mg and sodium 15 mg ■ Store in a cool dry place at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION
Inactive ingredients anhydrous citric acid, corn syrup, FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C red no. 40, flavors, glycerin, malic acid, maltodextrin, pectin, potassium sodium tartrate, purified water, sodium chloride, trisodium citrate (anhydrous), sodium polymetaphosphate, sucralose, sucrose
OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION
Questions? 1-866-MUCINEX (1-866-682-4639)
PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
NDC 72854-082-16
Children's Mucinex®
Cough Suppressant
Antihistamine
Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg
Doxylamine succinate 6.25 m
Age 6+
Mixed Berry Flavor