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Mucinex Instasoothe Sore Throat Plus Cough Relief

Generic name: dextromethorphan and hexylresorcinol [ DEX-troe-meth-OR-fan-and-HEX-il-re-SOR-si-nol ]
Drug class: Mouth and throat products

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Dec 14, 2023. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is Mucinex Instasoothe Sore Throat Plus Cough Relief?

Mucinex Instasoothe Sore Throat Plus Cough Relief is a combination medicine used in adults and children at least 6 years old to treat cough, pain due to a sore mouth or sore throat, and pain due to canker sores.

Mucinex Instasoothe Sore Throat Plus Cough Relief may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Mucinex Instasoothe Sore Throat Plus Cough Relief side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives, difficult breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Mucinex Instasoothe Sore Throat Plus Cough Relief may cause serious side effects. Stop using Mucinex Instasoothe Sore Throat Plus Cough Relief and call your doctor at once if you have:

Common side effects of Mucinex Instasoothe Sore Throat Plus Cough Relief may include:

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Mucinex Instasoothe Sore Throat + Cough Relief side effects (more detail)

Warnings

Do not use this medicine if you are using or if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, and tranylcypromine.

Before taking this medicine

Do not use Mucinex Instasoothe Sore Throat Plus Cough Relief if you are using or if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, and tranylcypromine.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if this medicine is safe to use if you have:

Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

How should I use Mucinex Instasoothe Sore Throat Plus Cough Relief?

Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Cold or cough medicine is only for short-term use.

Do not give this medicine to children younger than 6 years old. Follow all directions when giving this medicine to a child. Do not use the medicine to make a child sleepy. Misuse of this medicine may cause death in very young children.

Allow the lozenge to dissolve slowly in the mouth. Do not use this medicine more often than directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.

Call your doctor if your sore throat is severe and does not improve in 2 days and you have a fever, rash, swelling, nausea, vomiting, or headaches.

Stop using Mucinex Instasoothe Sore Throat Plus Cough Relief and call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 7 days and you have irritation, pain, redness, swelling, or cough that comes back with fever, rash, or a headache that does not go away.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Mucinex Instasoothe Sore Throat Plus Cough Relief is used when needed. If you are on a dosing schedule, skip any missed dose. Do not use two doses at one time.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

What should I avoid while using Mucinex Instasoothe Sore Throat Plus Cough Relief?

Drinking alcohol with Mucinex Instasoothe Sore Throat Plus Cough Relief can cause side effects.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using other cough or cold medicines that may contain similar ingredients.

Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how this medicine will affect you. Your reactions could be impaired.

What other drugs will affect Mucinex Instasoothe Sore Throat Plus Cough Relief?

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicines that can cause drowsiness (such as opioid medication, sleep medicine, a muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety or seizures). Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed here.

Mucinex Instasoothe Sore Throat + Cough Relief drug interactions (more detail)

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Further information

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

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