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 Mucinex Cold Childrens used for?
What form(s) does Mucinex Cold Childrens come in
Long Acting Tablet
Liquid
Tablet
Capsule
What are common Mucinex Cold Childrens doses?
Bottle 118ML of 2.5-5-100MG/5ML
Bottle 201ML of 2.5-5-100MG/5ML
Common Mucinex Cold Childrens prescriptions
Mucinex Cold Childrens 118ml of 2.5-5-100mg/5ml bottle
Mucinex Cold Childrens 201ml of 2.5-5-100mg/5ml bottle
How to take Mucinex Cold Childrens
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 Mucinex Cold Childrens
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Oral routeAsk your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.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.
Mucinex Cold Childrens contraindications
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.
Mucinex Cold Childrens 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.
Mucinex Cold Childrens interactions
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®.
Mucinex Cold Childrens side effects
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
