Childrens Mucinex® Chest Congestion
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each 5 mL)
Guaifenesin, USP 100 mg
Purpose
Expectorant
Uses
helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive
Warnings
Ask a doctor before use if the child has
- cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
- persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with asthma
OTC - STOP USE SECTION
Stop use and ask a doctor if 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 | 5 mL – 10 mLevery 4 hours |
| children 4 years to under 6 years | 2.5 mL – 5 mLevery 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
- mL = milliliter
Other information
- tamper evident: do not use if printed neckband on bottle cap is broken or missing
- store between 20-25°C (68-77°F)
- do not refrigerate
- dosing cup provided
Inactive ingredients
acesulfame potassium, anhydrous citric acid, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, flavor, glycerin, maltitol, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, sorbitol, sucralose, xanthan gum
Questions?
1-866-MUCINEX (1-866-682-4639)
You may also report side effects to this phone number.