Mucinex® Children's

Manufacturer
Reckitt Benckiser LLC
Effective date
2026-05-19
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
2
Source
full-release
Hydrated at
2026-06-01 01:58:04

Label at a glance#

ProductMucinex Childrens Mini Melts Cold and Flu
Active ingredientACETAMINOPHEN, GUAIFENESIN
Label structure10 sections

Indications and uses

Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: ■ the common cold ■ flu ■ headache ■ sore throat ■ temporarily reduces fever ■ helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive

Dosage and administration

empty entire contents of packet onto tongue and swallow for best taste, do not chew granules Age Dose adults and Children 12 years of age and over 2 to 4 packets every 4 hours, not to exceed 6 doses (24 packets) in 24 hours children 6 years to under 12 years of age 2 packets every 4 hours, not to exceed 5 doses (10 packets) in 24 hours children under 6 years of age do not use

Storage and handling

each packet contains: magnesium 5 mg and sodium 3 mg store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

Drug Facts

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Active ingredients (in each packet)
Acetaminophen 162.5 mg
Guaifenesin 100 mg

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Active ingredients (in each packet)Purposes
Acetaminophen 162.5 mgFever Reducer/Pain Reliever
Guaifenesin 100 mgExpectorant

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:

■ the common cold ■ flu ■ headache ■ sore throat
■ temporarily reduces fever
■ helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways
of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION


Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if
■ adult takes more than 6 doses (24 packets) in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
■ child takes more than 5 doses (10 packets) 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 ■ blister ■ 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.

OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION


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.

Ask a doctor before use if you have

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION


Ask a doctor before use if the user has
■ liver disease ■ persistent or chronic cough that lasts such as occurs with smoking, asthma,
chronic bronchitis, or emphysema ■ cough accompanied by too much phlegm (mucus)

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if the user is taking the blood thinning drug warfarin

OTC - WHEN USING SECTION

When using this product do not use more than directed

OTC - STOP USE SECTION


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.

OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION

If pregnant or breast-feeding,ask a health professional before use.

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

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

  • empty entire contents of packet onto tongue and swallow
  • for best taste, do not chew granules
AgeDose
adults and Children 12 years of age and over2 to 4 packets every 4 hours, not to exceed 6 doses (24 packets) in 24 hours
children 6 years to under 12 years of age2 packets every 4 hours, not to exceed 5 doses (10 packets) in 24 hours
children under 6 years of agedo not use

Other information

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

  • each packet contains: magnesium 5 mg and sodium 3 mg
  • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

amino methacrylate copolymer,
carbomer homopolymer type A,
carboxymethylcellulose sodium,
hypromellose, magnesium
stearate, microcrystalline
cellulose, povidone, colloidal
silicon dioxide, simethicone,
sodium bicarbonate, sorbitol,
sodium lauryl sulphate, sucralose,
stearic acid, strawberry flavor,
talc, triethyl citrate, vanilla flavor

Questions?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

1-866-682-4639

You may also report side effects to this phone number.

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

Dist. By: RB Health (US)
Parsippany, NJ 07054-0224

Made in Germany

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 12 Packet Carton

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Pediatrician Recommended*

NDC 72854-090

carton labelcarton label

back labelback label

DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#

RxCUI, RxNorm string, TTY table
RxCUIRxNorm stringTTYSPL version
2739993acetaminophen 162.5 MG / guaiFENesin 100 MG Oral GranulesPSN2
2739993acetaminophen 162.5 MG / guaifenesin 100 MG Oral GranulesSCD2
2739993APAP 162.5 MG / guaifenesin 100 MG Oral GranulesSY2

DailyMed Pharmacologic Classes#

Class, Version, Type table
ClassVersionTypeEffective
GUAIFENESIN Pharmacologic Class Indexing1Indexing - Pharmacologic Class20211129

Product Linked Resources#

Resource, Code type, Value table
ResourceCode typeValueEquivalent identifiersSource image
BarcodeEAN-130363824998879GTIN-13: 0363824998879
EAN-13: 0363824998879
GTIN-12: 363824998879
UPC-A: 363824998879
GTIN storage (14 digits): 00363824998879
72854-090 back label.jpg

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DailyMed Package Descriptions#

Package NDC, Product, Description table
Package NDCProductDescriptionFormQuantityStrengthSPL version
72854-090-12Mucinex ChildrensMini Melts Cold and Flu1 in 1 PACKETGRANULE12
72854-090-12Mucinex ChildrensMini Melts Cold and Flu12 in 1 CARTONGRANULE122

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
72854-09072854-090-12

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Older Hydrated Versions#

Version, Effective date, Source table
VersionEffective dateSourceHydrated
12026-04-05monthly-update2026-06-03 18:00:28

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Brand, Generic, Manufacturer table
BrandGenericManufacturerSPL set IDEffective dateAvailable safety fieldsJoin
Mucinex Childrens Mini Melts Cold and FluACETAMINOPHEN AND GUAIFENESINReckitt Benckiser LLC401fe0a0-ec97-5248-e063-6394a90af27f2026-05-19WarningsExact identifier
ndc (package): 72854-090-12
ndc (product): 72854-090
ndc11 (package): 72854009012
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