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Mucinex Cough For Kids Mini-melts Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Dextromethorphan HBr 5mg, guaifenesin 100mg; per packet; orange creme flavor; contains (phenylalanine 2mg, magnesium 6mg, sodium 2mg) per packet.
Pharmacological Class
Antitussive + expectorant.
How Supplied
DM—20, 40; Max Strength—14, 28; Pkts—12; Soln—4oz
Manufacturer
Mucinex Cough For Kids Mini-melts Indications
Indications
Chest congestion. Cough.
Mucinex Cough For Kids Mini-melts Dosage and Administration
Adult
Empty entire contents of packet onto tongue and swallow. Do not chew. 2–4 packets every 4 hours. Max 6 doses/day.
Children
Empty entire contents of packet onto tongue and swallow. Do not chew. <4yrs: do not use. 4–5yrs: 1 packet every 4 hours. 6–11yrs: 1–2 packets every 4 hours. Max 6 doses/day.
Mucinex Cough For Kids Mini-melts Contraindications
Contraindications
During or within 14 days of MAOIs.
Mucinex Cough For Kids Mini-melts Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Mucinex Cough For Kids Mini-melts Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Asthma. Lower respiratory disorders. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers. Mini-Melts: Renal disease. Magnesium-restricted diet.
Mucinex Cough For Kids Mini-melts Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Mucinex Cough For Kids Mini-melts Interactions
Interactions
Hypertensive crisis with MAOIs (see Contraindications).
Mucinex Cough For Kids Mini-melts Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
GI upset, drowsiness, headache, rash.
Mucinex Cough For Kids Mini-melts Clinical Trials
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Mucinex Cough For Kids Mini-melts Note
Not Applicable
Mucinex Cough For Kids Mini-melts Patient Counseling
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