Childrens Mucinex Cough: Package Insert / Prescribing Info
Package insert / product label
Generic name: guaifenesin and dextromethorphan hydrobromide
Dosage form: oral solution
Drug class: Upper respiratory combinations
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 25, 2025.
Active ingredients
(in each 5 mL) | Purpose |
| Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg | Cough suppressant |
| Guaifenesin 100 mg | Expectorant |
Indications and Usage for Childrens Mucinex Cough
- 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
Warnings
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
- cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
- persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with asthma
Stop use and ask a doctor if cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious illness.
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Childrens Mucinex Cough Dosage and Administration
- 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 |
Storage and Handling
- each 5 mL contains: sodium 3 mg
- tamper evident: do not use if neckband on bottle cap is broken or missing
- store between 15-30°C (59-86°F)
- do not refrigerate
- dosing cup provided
Inactive ingredients
citric acid anhydrous, dextrose, D&C red #33, FD&C red #40, flavors, glycerin, methylparaben, potassium sorbate, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium hydroxide, sucralose, xanthan gum
Questions?
1-866-MUCINEX (1-866-682-4639) You may also report side effects to this phone number.
Dist. by: Reckitt Benckiser Inc.
Parsippany, NJ 07054-0224
Relabeling of "Additional Barcode Label" by:
Physicians Total Care, Inc.
Tulsa, OK 74146
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 188 mL Bottle Carton
Children's
Mucinex®
Cough
Expectorant
Cough Suppressant
Guaifenesin 100 mg
Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg
Cough
Chest Congestion
Breaks up Mucus
Cherry
Flavor Liquid
4 FL OZ
(118 mL)
NDC 54868-6125-0
CHILDRENS MUCINEX COUGH
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