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Mucinex® Children's

Manufacturer
Reckitt Benckiser LLC
Effective date
2026-05-18
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
6
Source
full-release
Hydrated at
2026-06-01 01:57:58

Label at a glance#

ProductMucinex Childrens Day Time Multi-Symptom Cold and Night Time Multi-Symptom Cold
Active ingredientDEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, GUAIFENESIN, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE, ACETAMINOPHEN, DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Label structure18 sections

Indications and 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

Dosage and administration

do not give 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 Age Dose children 6 to under 12 years of age 10 mL every 4 hours children 4 to under 6 years of age 5 mL every 4 hours children under 4 years of age do not use

Storage and handling

each 5 mL contains: sodium 3 mg store at 20-25°C (68-77°F) do not refrigerate

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

Day Time Multi-Symptom Cold – Ages 4+

Drug Facts

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

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

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

  • 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

WARNINGS SECTION

OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION

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

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

  • 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

OTC - WHEN USING SECTION

When using this product do not use more than directed

Stop use and ask a doctor if

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

  • nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
  • 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 condition.

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

  • do not give 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
AgeDose
children 6 to under 12 years of age10 mL every 4 hours
children 4 to under 6 years of age5 mL every 4 hours
children under 4 years of agedo not use

Other information

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

  • each 5 mL contains: sodium 3 mg
  • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
  • do not refrigerate

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

anhydrous citric acid, edetate disodium, FD&C red no. 40, flavors, glycerin (soy), propyl gallate, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol, sucralose, trisodium citrate dihydrate 1, xanthan gum

1 may contain this ingredient

Questions?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

1-866-MUCINEX (1-866-682-4639) You may also report side effects to this phone number.

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

Night Time Multi-Symptom Cold – Ages 6+

Drug Facts

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Active ingredients (in each 10 mL)Purposes
Acetaminophen 325 mgPain reliever/fever reducer
Diphenhydramine HCl 12.5 mgAntihistamine/cough suppressant
Phenylephrine HCl 5 mgNasal decongestant

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

  • temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms:
    • minor aches and pains
    • headache
    • sore throat
    • nasal congestion
    • runny nose
    • sneezing
    • cough
  • controls cough to help your child get to sleep
  • temporarily reduces fever

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

Liver warning

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

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

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

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

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

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

OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION

  • with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
  • to make a child sleepy
  • with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on the skin
  • 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

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

  • liver disease
  • heart disease
  • diabetes
  • high blood pressure
  • thyroid disease
  • glaucoma
  • a breathing problem such as chronic bronchitis
  • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with asthma
  • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if the child is

OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION

  • taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
  • taking sedatives or tranquilizers

When using this product

OTC - WHEN USING SECTION

  • do not use more than directed (see Overdose warning)
  • excitability may occur, especially in children
  • marked drowsiness may occur
  • sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness

Stop use and ask a doctor if

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

  • nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
  • pain, nasal congestion, 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 fever, 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

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

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

  • 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 information

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

  • each 10 mL contains: sodium 6 mg
  • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
  • do not refrigerate

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

anhydrous citric acid, edetate disodium, FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C red no. 40, flavors, glycerin (soy), propyl gallate, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol, sucralose, trisodium citrate dihydrate 2, xanthan gum

2 may contain this ingredient

Questions?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

1-866-MUCINEX (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 Mexico

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - Kit Carton

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Pediatrician Recommended †

VALUE

PACK

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NDC 63824-955-74

MUCINEX®

Children's

DAY TIME

MULTI-SYMPTOM

COLD

Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg - Cough Suppressant

Guaifenesin 100 mg - Expectorant

Phenylephrine HCl 2.5 mg - Nasal Decongestant

  • Relieves Stuffy Nose
  • Controls Cough
  • Relieves Chest Congestion
  • Breaks up Mucus

Ages

4+

yrs

Very Berry

Flavor Liquid

4 FL OZ (118 mL)

NIGHT TIME

MULTI-SYMPTOM

COLD

Acetaminophen 325 mg – Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer

Diphenhydramine HCl 12.5 mg – Antihistamine/Cough Suppressant

Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg – Nasal Decongestant

  • Relieves Stuffy Nose
  • Controls Cough
  • Relieves Runny Nose & Sneezing
  • Relieves Fever & Sore Throat

Ages

6+

yrs

Very Berry

Flavor Liquid

4 FL OZ (118 mL)

8 FL OZ (236 mL) TOTAL

LabelLabel

DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#

RxCUI, RxNorm string, TTY table
RxCUIRxNorm stringTTYSPL version
2637728{1 (acetaminophen 32.5 MG/ML / diphenhydramine hydrochloride 1.25 MG/ML / phenylephrine hydrochloride 0.5 MG/ML Oral Solution) / 1 (dextromethorphan hydrobromide 1 MG/ML / guaifenesin 20 MG/ML / phenylephrine hydrochloride 0.5 MG/ML Oral Solution) } PackGPCK6
26377281 daytime (dextromethorphan HBr 5 MG / guaiFENesin 100 MG / phenylephrine HCl 2.5 MG in 5 mL Oral Solution) / 1 nighttime (acetaminophen 325 MG / diphenhydrAMINE HCl 12.5 MG / phenylephrine HCl 5 MG in 10 mL Oral Solution) PackPSN6
1375932acetaminophen 650 MG / diphenhydrAMINE HCl 25 MG / phenylephrine HCl 10 MG in 20 mL Oral SolutionPSN6
1043543dextromethorphan HBr 5 MG / guaiFENesin 100 MG / phenylephrine HCl 2.5 MG in 5 mL Oral SolutionPSN6
1375932acetaminophen 32.5 MG/ML / diphenhydramine hydrochloride 1.25 MG/ML / phenylephrine hydrochloride 0.5 MG/ML Oral SolutionSCD6
1043543dextromethorphan hydrobromide 1 MG/ML / guaifenesin 20 MG/ML / phenylephrine hydrochloride 0.5 MG/ML Oral SolutionSCD6
26377281 daytime (dextromethorphan HBr 5 MG / guaifenesin 100 MG / phenylephrine HCl 2.5 MG per 5 ML Oral Solution) / 1 nighttime (acetaminophen 325 MG / diphenhydramine HCl 12.5 MG / phenylephrine HCl 5 MG per 10 ML Oral Solution) PackSY6
1375932acetaminophen 325 MG / diphenhydramine HCl 12.5 MG / phenylephrine HCl 5 MG per 10 ML Oral SolutionSY6
1375932acetaminophen 650 MG / diphenhydramine HCl 25 MG / phenylephrine HCl 10 MG per 20 ML Oral SolutionSY6
1375932APAP 32.5 MG/ML / Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 1.25 MG/ML / Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 0.5 MG/ML Oral SolutionSY6
1375932APAP 325 MG / diphenhydramine hydrochloride 12.5 MG / phenylephrine hydrochloride 5 MG per 10 ML Oral SolutionSY6
1375932APAP 650 MG / diphenhydramine hydrochloride 25 MG / phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 MG per 20 ML Oral SolutionSY6
1043543dextromethorphan HBr 20 MG / guaifenesin 400 MG / phenylephrine HCl 10 MG per 20 ML Oral SolutionSY6
1043543dextromethorphan HBr 5 MG / guaifenesin 100 MG / phenylephrine HCl 2.5 MG per 5 ML Oral SolutionSY6

DailyMed Pharmacologic Classes#

Class, Version, Type table
ClassVersionTypeEffective
DEXTROMETHORPHAN Pharmacologic Class Indexing2Indexing - Pharmacologic Class20180813
DIPHENHYDRAMINE Pharmacologic Class Indexing3Indexing - Pharmacologic Class20180813
GUAIFENESIN Pharmacologic Class Indexing1Indexing - Pharmacologic Class20211129
PHENYLEPHRINE Pharmacologic Class Indexing2Indexing - Pharmacologic Class20180813

DailyMed Product Concepts#

Product concept, Relation, Version table
Product conceptRelationVersionEffective
0e2e0f88-b076-afe1-4bdd-32bca4375becProduct name320250127
3e48c9c4-918d-5d23-2f0b-d2398b06be54Product name120140508
865c72dd-0d94-daac-f728-ddd4ded2a79eProduct name120140508

DailyMed Package Descriptions#

Package NDC, Product, Description table
Package NDCProductDescriptionFormQuantityStrengthSPL version
63824-955-74Mucinex ChildrensDay Time Multi-Symptom Cold and Night Time Multi-Symptom Cold1 in 1 CARTONKIT16

DailyMed Billing Units#

Package NDC, Billing unit, Product NDC table
Package NDCBilling unitProduct NDCDailyMed indexing SPLSPL versionEffective
63824-955-74ML - Milliliter63824-95571fc10eb-6e50-428c-a90d-3786f86e5e0912020-03-10
63824-949-01ML - Milliliter63824-949b92761ba-ca65-488f-aa2a-4031f8639dcb12020-02-13
63824-949-15ML - Milliliter63824-9496710079a-01a4-41db-9e79-01eafa9492e512020-03-10

Products#

Every source-derived product name is available through these pages.

DailyMed product names page 1 of 1 · 26 matching rows.

NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
63824-95563824-955-74
63824-949
63824-950

Ingredients#

Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.

DailyMed ingredient rows page 1 of 1 · 29 matching rows.

Name, UNII, Kind table
NameUNIIKind
EDETATE DISODIUM7FLD91C86KIACT
FD&C RED NO. 40WZB9127XOAIACT
PROPYL GALLATE8D4SNN7V92IACT
PROPYLENE GLYCOL6DC9Q167V3IACT
WATER059QF0KO0RIACT
SODIUM BENZOATEOJ245FE5EUIACT
SORBITOL506T60A25RIACT
SUCRALOSE96K6UQ3ZD4IACT
TRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATEB22547B95KIACT
XANTHAN GUMTTV12P4NEEIACT
ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACIDXF417D3PSLIACT
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE9D2RTI9KYHACTIB
GUAIFENESIN495W7451VQACTIB
PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE04JA59TNSJACTIB
ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACIDXF417D3PSLIACT
EDETATE DISODIUM7FLD91C86KIACT
FD&C BLUE NO. 1H3R47K3TBDIACT
FD&C RED NO. 40WZB9127XOAIACT
PROPYL GALLATE8D4SNN7V92IACT
PROPYLENE GLYCOL6DC9Q167V3IACT
WATER059QF0KO0RIACT
SODIUM BENZOATEOJ245FE5EUIACT
SORBITOL506T60A25RIACT
SUCRALOSE96K6UQ3ZD4IACT
TRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATEB22547B95KIACT
XANTHAN GUMTTV12P4NEEIACT
ACETAMINOPHEN362O9ITL9DACTIB
DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDETC2D6JAD40ACTIB
PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE04JA59TNSJACTIB

Source Document#

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openFDA label cross-check#

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Matched openFDA labels page 1 of 1 · 3 matching rows.

Brand, Generic, Manufacturer table
BrandGenericManufacturerSPL set IDEffective dateAvailable safety fieldsJoin
Mucinex Childrens Night Time Multi-Symptom ColdACETAMINOPHEN, DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE, AND PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDEReckitt Benckiser LLCe048cd53-a3cd-484f-a972-4cb49791dba32026-05-18WarningsExact identifier
ndc (product): 63824-950
Mucinex Childrens Day Time Multi-Symptom Cold and Night Time Multi-Symptom ColdDEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, GUAIFENESIN, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE, ACETAMINOPHEN, AND DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDEReckitt Benckiser LLCe3aea6df-37a4-43c5-a192-a902cbff3f922026-05-18WarningsExact identifier
ndc (package): 63824-955-74
ndc (product): 63824-955
ndc11 (package): 63824095574
spl id: 5219ef25-dd24-93da-e063-6394a90ae94a
spl set id: e3aea6df-37a4-43c5-a192-a902cbff3f92
Mucinex Childrens Multi-Symptom ColdDEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, GUAIFENESIN, AND PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDEReckitt Benckiser LLC771d7fd8-184f-48a3-90ed-e8f00159d97e2026-05-18WarningsExact identifier
ndc (product): 63824-949

Reported adverse events (FAERS/openFDA)#

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