■temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms: ■minor aches and pains ■sore throat ■headache ■cough due to minor throat and bronchial irriatation as may occur with the common cold or inhaled irritants ■temporarily reduces fever ■temporarily reduces the intensity of coughing
■ do not take more than directed (see Overdose warning) ■ chew thoroughly before swallowing ■ dose as follows or as directed by a doctor adults and children 12 years of age and over 4 chewable tablets every 4 hours, not to exceed 6 doses (24 chewable tablets) in any 24-hour period children 6 to under 12 years of age 2 chewable tablet every 4 hours, not to exceed 5 doses (10 chewable tablets) in any 24-hour period ...
Active ingredients (in each chewable tablet)
Acetaminophen 162.5 mg
Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg
Acetaminophen 162.5 mg................................................Pain reliever/fever reducer
Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg.......................... ...............Cough suppressant
■temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms:
■minor aches and pains
■sore throat
■headache
■cough due to minor throat and bronchial irriatation as may occur with the common cold or inhaled irritants
■temporarily reduces fever
■temporarily reduces the intensity of coughing
Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage
may occur if:
■ adult takes more than 6 doses (24 chewable tablets) in 24 hours, which is
the maximum daily amount
■ child takes more than 5 doses (10 chewable tablets) in 24 hours, which is
the maximum daily amount
■ taken with other drugs containing acetaminophen
■ adult has 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
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.
■ if the user is now 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 taking this product.
Ask a doctor before use if the user
■ has liver disease ■ has a sodium-restricted diet
■ is a child with pain of arthritis
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if the user is taking the blood
thinning drug warfarin
When using this product do not use more than directed
(see Overdose warning)
Stop use and ask a doctor if
■ pain or cough gets worse or lasts more than 5 days (children) or 7 days (adults)
■ 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.
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
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. Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as
well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
■ do not take more than directed (see Overdose warning)
■ chew thoroughly before swallowing
■ dose as follows or as directed by a doctor
| adults and children 12 years
of age and over | 4 chewable tablets every 4 hours, not to exceed
6 doses (24 chewable tablets) in any 24-hour period |
| children 6 to under 12 years
of age | 2 chewable tablet every 4 hours, not to exceed
5 doses (10 chewable tablets) in any 24-hour period |
| Children under 6 years of age | do not use |
Other information
■ each chewable tablet contains:
potassium 5 mg and sodium 13 mg
■ store in a cool, dry place at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
Inactive ingredients
anhydrous citric acid, corn syrup, ethylcellulose, FD&C red no. 40, flavor,
glycerin, malic acid, maltodextrin, pectin, potassium sodium tartrate, purified
water, sodium chloride, sodium polymetaphosphate, sucralose, sucrose,
trisodium citrate (anhydrous)
Questions?1-866-MUCINEX (1-866-682-4639)
| Resource | Code type | Value | Equivalent identifiers | Source image |
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| Barcode | EAN-13 | 0363824999616 | GTIN-13: 0363824999616 EAN-13: 0363824999616 GTIN-12: 363824999616 UPC-A: 363824999616 GTIN storage (14 digits): 00363824999616 | 72854-084-16 label 1.jpg |
| Data code | Data Matrix | 110824 3316302 | 72854-084-16 label 1.jpg |
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| Product NDC | Package NDC |
|---|---|
| 72854-084 | 72854-084-16 |
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| Version | Effective date | Source | Hydrated |
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| 1 | 2025-01-29 | full-release | 2026-06-01 01:01:54 |
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