Childrens Tussnex Multi-symptom cold
Active ingredients (in each 5 mL)
Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg
Guaifenesin 100 mg
Phenylephrine HCl 2.5 mg
Purpose
Cough suppressant
Expectorant
Nasal decongestant
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
Uses
- helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes and make coughs more productive
- temporarily relieves:
- cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a 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
Warnings
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 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
- persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with asthma
- cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
When using this product
- do not use more than directed
Stop use and ask a doctor if
keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a poison control center right away.
- 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.
Directions
| 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 |
- 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
Other information
- each 5 mL contains: potassium 5 mg, sodium 5 mg
- store between 15-30oC (59-86oF)
- do not refrigerate
- dosing cup provided
Inactive ingredients
citric acid anhydrous, D and C red 33, dextrose, edetate disodium, FD and C blue 1, FD and C red 40, flavor, glycerin, methylparaben, potassium sorbate, propyl gallate, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium hydroxide, sorbitol solution, sucralose, xanthan gum
PDP
compare to active ingredients in Mucinex children's Multi-symptom cold
Children's Tussnex Multi-symptom cold
Dextromethorphan HBr
Cough suppressant
Guaifenesin
Expectorant
Phenylephrine HCl
Nasal decongestant
Relieves nasal and chest chest congestion
Thins and loosens mucus
Soothes cough
Alcohol free