Label: CHILDRENS MUCINEX CONGESTION AND COUGH- dextromethorphan hydrobromide, guaifenesin, and phenylephrine hydrochloride solution

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph final

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Drug Facts

  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Active ingredients (in each 5 mL)Purpose
    Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mgCough suppressant
    Guaifenesin 100 mgExpectorant
    Phenylephrine HCl 2.5 mgNasal 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 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 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.

    Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

  • Directions

    • 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
    AgeDose
    children 6 years to under 12 years10 mL every 4 hours
    children 4 years to under 6 years5 mL every 4 hours
    children under 4 yearsdo not use
  • 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.

  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Dist. by: Reckitt Benckiser
    Parsippany, NJ 07054-0224

    Made in England

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 201 mL Bottle Carton

    VALUE SIZE!

    NDC 63824-279-67

    Children's
    Mucinex®

    Congestion
    & Cough

    Guaifenesin 100 mgExpectorant
    Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mgCough Suppressant
    Phenylephrine HCl 2.5 mgNasal Decongestant
    ✔
    Chest Congestion
    ✔
    Breaks up Mucus
    ✔
    Stuff Nose
    ✔
    Cough

    Berrylicious
    Flavor Liquid

    6.8 FL OZ
    (201 mL)

    PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 201 mL Bottle Carton
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    CHILDRENS MUCINEX   CONGESTION AND COUGH
    dextromethorphan hydrobromide, guaifenesin, and phenylephrine hydrochloride solution
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:63824-279
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE (UNII: 9D2RTI9KYH) (DEXTROMETHORPHAN - UNII:7355X3ROTS) DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE5 mg  in 5 mL
    GUAIFENESIN (UNII: 495W7451VQ) (GUAIFENESIN - UNII:495W7451VQ) GUAIFENESIN100 mg  in 5 mL
    PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 04JA59TNSJ) (PHENYLEPHRINE - UNII:1WS297W6MV) PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE2.5 mg  in 5 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    anhydrous citric acid (UNII: XF417D3PSL)  
    D&C red no. 33 (UNII: 9DBA0SBB0L)  
    dextrose, unspecified form (UNII: IY9XDZ35W2)  
    FD&C blue no. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)  
    FD&C red no. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    glycerin (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    methylparaben (UNII: A2I8C7HI9T)  
    potassium sorbate (UNII: 1VPU26JZZ4)  
    propyl gallate (UNII: 8D4SNN7V92)  
    propylene glycol (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    propylparaben (UNII: Z8IX2SC1OH)  
    water (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    saccharin sodium (UNII: SB8ZUX40TY)  
    sodium hydroxide (UNII: 55X04QC32I)  
    sorbitol (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    sucralose (UNII: 96K6UQ3ZD4)  
    xanthan gum (UNII: TTV12P4NEE)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorPINKScore    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorBERRYImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:63824-279-671 in 1 CARTON06/10/2012
    1201 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 9: Other Type of Part 3 Combination Product (e.g., Drug/Device/Biological Product)
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC MONOGRAPH FINALpart34106/10/2012
    Labeler - RB Health (US) LLC (081049410)
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