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Childrens Mucinex Cough Dosage

Generic name: GUAIFENESIN 100mg in 5mL, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 5mg in 5mL
Dosage form: oral solution

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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
mL = milliliter

Age	Dose
children 6 years to under 12 years	5 mL – 10 mL every 4 hours
children 4 years to under 6 years	2.5 mL – 5 mL every 4 hours
children under 4 years	do not use

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