What is Goodsense Mucus Relief Child? Uses, warnings & side effects

Updated May 14, 2025  •  Published Dec 30, 2020

Goodsense Mucus Relief Child overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • Actidom DMX, Actinel DM, Broncotron PED, Broncotron PED drops, Children's Giltuss Cough & Cold, Desgen Pediatric Drops, Desgen DM, Despec DM, Despec DM-G, Despec EDA, Deconex DMX, Children's Robitussin Cough & Cold CF, Children's Mucinex Multi-Symptom Cold, Children's Mucinex Cold & Stuffy Nose, Children's Mucinex Cough & Congestion

Generic Names:

  • Goodsense Mucus Relief Child

Uses:

  • Relieves nasal congestion and cough due to respiratory tract infection.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Antitussive/Decongestant/Expectorant Combination

Forms:

  • Long Acting Tablet, Liquid, Tablet, Capsule

How it’s taken:

  • By mouth

What is Goodsense Mucus Relief Child used for?

What form(s) does Goodsense Mucus Relief Child come in?

  • Long Acting Tablet

  • Liquid

  • Tablet

  • Capsule

What are common Goodsense Mucus Relief Child dosages?

  • Bottle 118ML of 2.5-5-100MG/5ML

How to take Goodsense Mucus Relief Child

  • Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

  • Oral routeIt is best to take this medicine with food or milk.

  • Swallow the extended-release tablet whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it.

  • Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

  • Swallow the extended-release tablet whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it.

  • Oral routeIt is best to take this medicine with food or milk.

What to do if you miss a dose of Goodsense Mucus Relief Child

  • You must use this medicine on a fixed schedule. Call your doctor or pharmacist if you miss a dose.

  • Oral routeAsk your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Goodsense Mucus Relief Child contraindications - Who shouldn't take Goodsense Mucus Relief Child?

  • You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to guaifenesin, phenylephrine, or dextromethorphan. You should not use this medicine if you have high blood pressure or heart disease. You should not use this medicine if you are using MAO inhibitors such as Eldepryl®, Marplan®, Nardil®, or Parnate®. Do not give any over-the-counter (OTC) cough and cold medicine to a baby or child under 4 years old. Using these medicines in very young children might cause serious or possibly life-threatening side effects.

Goodsense Mucus Relief Child warnings

  • Decrease in how much or how often you urinate.

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you have diabetes, enlarged prostate, glaucoma, heart disease, high blood pressure, or an overactive thyroid.

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you are breastfeeding.

  • Depression.

  • Fast heartbeat.

  • Headache or dizziness.

  • Lightheadedness.

  • Pale lips or pale skin color.

  • Seizures.

  • Trouble breathing.

Goodsense Mucus Relief Child interactions & what to avoid when taking Goodsense Mucus Relief Child

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you are using tricyclic antidepressants such as amitriptyline, doxepin, nortriptyline, Elavil®, or Sinequan®.

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you are using MAO inhibitors such as Eldepryl®, Marplan®, Nardil®, or Parnate®. Tell your doctor if you are using antiyhypertensives such as guanethidine, methyldopa, mecamylamine, or reserpine.

  • Make sure your doctor knows about all the other medicines that you are using.

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you are using beta-blockers such as atenolol, labetalol, metoprolol, nadolol, propranolol, timolol, Inderal®, or Toprol®.

Goodsense Mucus Relief Child side effects - How does Goodsense Mucus Relief Child make you feel?

Serious Side Effects

  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

  • Anxiety, restlessness, or nervousness.

  • Decrease in how much or how often you urinate.

  • Headache or dizziness.

  • Seizures.

  • Lightheadedness.

  • Trouble breathing.

  • Depression.

  • Fast heartbeat.

  • Pale lips or pale skin color.

Less Serious Side Effects

  • Nausea.

  • Weakness in your body.

  • Tremor.

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