Children's Mucinex®Congestion & Cough
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Drug Facts
OTC - PURPOSE SECTION
| 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 irritantsthe intensity of coughingthe impulse to cough to help your child get to sleepnasal congestion due to a coldstuffy nose
Warnings
OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION
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
When using this product
- do not use more than directed
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- your child gets nervous, dizzy or sleepless
- 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 illness.
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
| 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 |
- do not take 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
- mL = milliliter
Other information
- each 5 mL contains: sodium 3 mg
- tamper evident: do not use if neckband on bottle cap is broken or missing
- store between 20-25°C (68-77°F)
- do not refrigerate
- dosing cup provided
Inactive ingredients
anhydrous citric acid, D&C red #33, dextrose, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, flavors, glycerin, methylparaben, potassium sorbate, propyl gallate, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium hydroxide, sorbitol, sucralose, xanthan gum
Questions?
1-866-MUCINEX (1-866-682-4639) You may also report side effects to this phone number.
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Dist. by: Reckitt BenckiserParsippany, NJ 07054-0224
Made in England