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Mucinex Childrens Cold and Flu

325 mg/10mL + 10 mg/10mL + 200 mg/10mL + 5 mg/10mL · Solution

  • Available without prescription
  • Expectorant
Made by
Reckitt Benckiser LLC

Quoted from the official source. Not yet reviewed by Mediclarum — the leaflet in your pack is authoritative.

At a glance

Quoted from the official label · 2026-05-18

What it is

Active ingredients (in each 10 mL) Purposes Acetaminophen 325 mg Pain reliever/fever reducer Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg Cough suppressant Guaifenesin 200 mg Expectorant Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg Nasal decongestant

Used for
  • Cough nasal congestion minor aches and pains sore throat headache stuffy nose sinus congestion and pressure temporarily reduces fever helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the…
How to take it

10 mL in dosing cup provided every 4 hours while symptoms last; do not give more than 5 doses in any 24-hour period

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Do not take it if

With any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription).

All warnings ↓
Good to know
  • Sold without a prescription
  • FDA enforcement reports list no ongoing recall, and none from the last two years, for this product code · checked 2026-10-02
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What it is for

temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms:

  • cough nasal congestion minor aches and pains sore throat headache stuffy nose sinus congestion and pressure temporarily reduces fever helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive

From the official label · 2026-05-18 · DailyMed

Do not take it if

  • with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription).
  • If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen,
  • ask a doctor or pharmacist. 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.

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Do Not Use”.

How to take it

These directions are for this exact strength and form. Another one is different.

  • this product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use do not give more than directed (see Overdose warning ) measure only with dosing cup provided
  • do not use dosing cup with other products dose as follows or as directed by a doctor
  • children 6 to under 12 years of age:
  • 10 mL in dosing cup provided every 4 hours while symptoms last; do not give more than 5 doses in any 24-hour period
  • children under 6 years of age:
  • do not use

Quoted from the official label, section “Dosage & Administration”.

Ask a doctor first if

the child has liver disease heart disease high blood pressure thyroid disease diabetes persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with asthma cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Ask Doctor”.

Ask a pharmacist first if

the child is taking the blood thinning drug warfarin

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Ask Doctor/Pharmacist”.

Stop and get help if

  • nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur pain, nasal congestion, or cough gets worse or lasts more than 5 days fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days redness or swelling is present new symptoms occur cough comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or headache that lasts.
  • These could be signs of a serious condition.

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Stop Use”.

Other warnings

  • Liver warning This product contains acetaminophen.
  • Severe liver damage may occur if your child takes:
  • more than 5 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount with other drugs containing acetaminophen Allergy alert Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions.
  • Symptoms may include:
  • skin reddening blisters rash If a skin reaction occurs,
  • stop use and seek medical help right away.
  • Sore throat warning If sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly.
  • Do not use with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription).
  • Ask a doctor before use if the child has liver disease heart disease high blood pressure thyroid disease diabetes persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with asthma cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
  • Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if the child is taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
  • When using this product
  • do not use more than directed (see Overdose warning )
  • Stop use and
  • ask a doctor if nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur pain, nasal congestion, or cough gets worse or lasts more than 5 days fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days redness or swelling is present new symptoms occur cough comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or headache that lasts.
  • Keep out of reach of children.
  • Overdose warning Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause liver damage.
  • In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
  • Quick medical attention is critical even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
  • do not use more than directed (see Overdose warning )

Quoted from the official label, section “Warnings”.

How to store it

each 10 mL contains: sodium 6 mg store at 20-25°C (68-77°F) do not refrigerate

Quoted from the official label, section “Storage and Handling”.

What kind of medicine it is

Active ingredients (in each 10 mL) Purposes Acetaminophen 325 mg Pain reliever/fever reducer Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg Cough suppressant Guaifenesin 200 mg Expectorant Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg Nasal decongestant

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Purpose”.

Other ingredients

Relevant if you react to a dye, a preservative, lactose or gluten.

anhydrous citric acid, edetate disodium, FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C red no. 40, flavors, glycerin (soy), propyl gallate, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol, sucralose, trisodium citrate dihydrate may contain this ingredient , xanthan gum

Quoted from the official label, section “Inactive Ingredients”.

Questions about this product

1-866-MUCINEX (1-866-682-4639) You may also report side effects to this phone number.

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Questions”.

Ingredients people check for

Lactose, gluten, dyes, sugars and other ingredients that matter with an allergy, intolerance or diet — as this product’s FDA label lists them.

  • Colour dyesFD&C blue no. 1; FD&C red no. 40Some people react to dyes such as tartrazine (Yellow 5) or carmine.
  • Sugar alcoholssorbitolSorbitol and similar can upset the stomach and matter with fructose intolerance.
  • Soyglycerin (soy)Matters with a soy allergy.

Quoted from the FDA label. A label that does not name an ingredient is not a guarantee that the product is free of it, and formulations change. With an allergy, check the pack and ask a pharmacist.

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Details

Made byReckitt Benckiser LLC
Active substanceAcetaminophen, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Guaifenesin, and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride
Used inBreathing, airways, allergies and cough
Strength325 mg/10mL + 10 mg/10mL + 200 mg/10mL + 5 mg/10mL
FormSolution
RouteOral
Packs1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON / 118 mL in 1 BOTTLE
NDC63824-954

Source: NDC Directory · 2026-09-13 · not reviewed by a clinician

Source: US Food and Drug Administration, NDC Directory. Reuse terms: US government work (FDA).

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