| Heading | Mucinex in. Mucus out. |
| Purpose | Cough Suppressant Expectorant |
| Manufacturer | Reckitt |
| Active Ingredients | In Each Packet: Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg; Guaifenesin 100 mg |
| Directions | Empty entire contents of packet onto tongue and swallow. For best taste do not chew granules. Do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period. Adults and children 12 years and over: 2 to 4 packets every 4 hours. Children 6 years to under 12 years: 1 to 2 packets every 4 hours. Children 4 years to under 6 years: 1 packet every 4 hours. Children under 4 years: Do not use.Phenylketonurics: Contains phenylalanine 2 mg per packet. Store between 15-25 degrees C (59-77 degrees F). |
| Inactive Ingredients | Aspartame; Butylated Methacrylate Copolymer; Carbomer Homopolymer; Creme Flavor; Magnesium Stearate; Microcrystalline Cellulose; Orange Flavor; Povidone; Sodium Bicarbonate; Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose; Sorbitol; Stearic Acid; Talc; Triethyl Citrate; Each Packet Contains: Magnesium 6 mg; Sodium 3 mg |
| Uses | 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 you get to sleep. |
| Warnings | Do not use if you are now 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 prescription drug contains an MAOI ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product. Ask a doctor before use if the child has: persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking asthma chronic bronchitis or emphysema. Cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus). 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. If pregnant or breast-feeding ask a healthcare professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. |
