ProductMucinex Childrens Fever Sore Throat and Cough
Active ingredientACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE
Label structure11 sections
Indications and uses
■ 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 ■ minor aches and pains ■ sore throat ■ headache ■ temporarily reduces fever
Dosage and administration
Directions ■ this product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use ■ do not give more than directed (see Overdose warning) ■ measure only with dosing cup provided ■ do not use dosing cup with other products ■ dose as follows or as directed by a doctor ■ children 6 to under 12 years of age: 10 mL in dosing cup provided every 4 hours while symptoms last; do not give more than 5 doses in any 24-...
■ 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
■ minor aches and pains
■ sore throat
■ headache
■ temporarily reduces fever
WARNINGS SECTION
Warnings Liver warning: This product contains
acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if
your child takes:
■ more than 5 doses in 24 hours, which is the
maximum daily amount
■ with other drugs containing acetaminophen
Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe
skin reactions. Symptoms may include:
■ skin reddening
■ blisters
■ rash
If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help
right away.
Sore throat warning: If sore throat is severe, persists
for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever,
headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor
promptly.
Do not use
■ with any other drug containing acetaminophen
(prescription or nonprescription). If you are not
sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen,
ask a doctor or pharmacist.
■ 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.
OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION
Ask a doctor before use if the child has
■ liver disease
■ chronic cough that lasts such as occurs with
asthma
■ cough that occurs with too much phlegm
(mucus)
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if the child is
taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
Stop use and ask a doctor if
■ pain or cough gets worse or lasts more than
5 days
■ fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
■ redness or swelling is present
■ new symptoms occur
■ cough comes back or occurs with rash or
headache that lasts. These could be signs of a
serious condition.
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
Keep out of reach of children.
Overdose warning: Taking more than the recommended
dose (overdose) may cause liver damage. In case of
overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control
Center right away. Quick medical attention is critical even
if you do not notice any signs or symptoms
Directions
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION
Directions
■ this product does not contain directions or complete
warnings for adult use
■ do not give more than directed (see Overdose
warning)
■ measure only with dosing cup provided
■ do not use dosing cup with other products
■ dose as follows or as directed by a doctor
■ children 6 to under 12 years of age: 10 mL in
dosing cup provided every 4 hours while
symptoms last; do not give more than 5 doses in
any 24-hour period
■ children under 6 years of age: do not use
OTHER SAFETY INFORMATION
Other information
■ each 10 mL contains: sodium 6 mg
■ store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
■ do not refrigerate
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