Mucinex Childrens Mighty Chews Cough

DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE ORAL HUMAN OTC DRUG

Mucinex Childrens Mighty Chews Cough is an FDA drug label for the active ingredient DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE manufactured by Reckitt Benckiser LLC administered by ORAL. This page reproduces the FDA-approved indications and usage, dosage, contraindications, warnings, and adverse reactions exactly as published in the drug label. Data source: openFDA (U.S. FDA), label effective 20260531.

Generic name
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE
Manufacturer
Reckitt Benckiser LLC
Product type
HUMAN OTC DRUG
Route
ORAL
Dosage form
N/A
NDC
72854-081
Application
M012
Label effective
20260531

About this product

Mucinex Childrens Mighty Chews Cough is an FDA-registered drug product whose active ingredient is DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE. It is labelled by Reckitt Benckiser LLC taken by oral and marketed as a human otc drug product. Identifiers on file: NDC 72854-081, application M012, label effective 20260531. It is one of 8 FDA drug label records sharing the active ingredient DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE. This page reproduces the FDA-approved label text so you can check what a product is, who makes it and how it is supplied before discussing it with a pharmacist or prescriber.

What it is used for

Across FDA labelling, products containing DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE are most often described in connection with: temporarily relieves, cough due, minor throat, bronchial irritation. Wording differs between labels, and the full indications section on this page takes precedence when it is present.

Active ingredients

Acitve Ingredient (in each chewable tablet) Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg

Indications & Usage

Uses ■ temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold

Dosage & Administration

Directions ■ take every 4 hours or as directed by a doctor ■ chew thoroughly before swallowing ■ do not swallow whole adults and children 12 years of age and over 2 chewable tablets every 4 hours, not to exceed 12 chewable tablets in any 24-hour period children 6 to under 12 years of age 1 chewable tablet every 4 hours, not to exceed 6 chewable tablets in any 24-hour period children under 6 years of age do not use

Warnings

Warnings Do not use ■ if the user is 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 you have ■ a sodium-restricted diet ■ persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema ■ cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) When using this product ■ do not exceed recommended dosage Stop use and ask a doctor if ■ cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or headache. These could be signs of a serious condition.

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How products containing DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE compare

FDA lists 8 drug label records with DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE as the active ingredient. The most common dosage forms and the manufacturers with the most records are summarised below; strengths, pack sizes and inactive ingredients can still differ between apparently similar products.

Dosage formProductsManufacturerProducts
— — Reckitt Benckiser LLC 3
— — Haleon US Holdings LLC 2
— — AptaPharma Inc. 1
— — Rugby Laboratories 1
— — Sato Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. 1

Recall and safety notices

5 FDA recall record(s) match this product name or manufacturer. A match means the firm or product name appears in the enforcement report; confirm lot numbers and dates against the official FDA notice before acting.

RecallProductFirmClassStatusReported
D-1517-2016 Mucinex Sinus-Max Day Night, 60 caplets, Dist. by Reckitt Benckiser, Parsippany, NJ 07054-0224 UPC 363824951737 NDC 63824-207-60 Reckitt Benckiser LLC Class III Terminated 20160928
D-1363-2015 Mucinex Fast Max Cold, Flu & Sore Throat, Maximum Strength, Acetaminophen Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer, Dextromethorphan HBr Cough Suppressant, Guaifenesin Expectorant, Phenylephrine HCl Nasal Decongestant, 6 fl oz (180 mL) Bottle, For Ages 12+, , Dist. By: Reckitt Benckiser Parsippany, NJ 07054-0224 Made in India, NDC 63824-015-66, UPC 63824-01565-1 Reckitt Benckiser LLC Class I Terminated 20150902
D-1365-2015 Mucinex Fast-Max Cold & Sinus, Maximum Strength, Acetaminophen Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer, Guaifenesin Expectorant, Phenylephrine HCl Nasal Decongestant, 6 fl oz (180 mL) Bottle, For Ages 12+, Dist. by: Reckitt Benckiser Parsippany, NJ 07054-0224 Made in India, NDC 63824-016-66, UPC 63824-01665-8 Reckitt Benckiser LLC Class I Terminated 20150902
D-1367-2015 Mucinex Fast Max Severe Congestion & Cough, Maximum Strength, Dextromethorphan HBr Cough Suppressant, Guaifenesin Expectorant, Phenylephrine HCl Nasal Decongestant, 6 fl oz (180 mL) Bottle, For Age 12+, Dist. By: Reckitt Benckiser Parsippany, NJ 07054-0224, Made in India, NDC 63824-014-66, UPC 6382401465-4 Reckitt Benckiser LLC Class I Terminated 20150902
D-1368-2015 Mucinex Fast Max Day Time Severe Congestion & Cough Night Time Cold & Flu, Maximum Strength, Two - 6 fl oz (180 mL) bottles Total - 12 fl oz (360 mL), For Ages 12+, Dist. by Reckitt Benckiser Parsippany, NJ 07054-0224, Made in India, NDC 63824-528-22-01, NDC 63824-528-22-00, UPC 63824-52822-9 Reckitt Benckiser LLC Class I Terminated 20150902

Frequently asked questions

What is Mucinex Childrens Mighty Chews Cough used for?
Uses ■ temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold

Who makes Mucinex Childrens Mighty Chews Cough?
Reckitt Benckiser LLC is the labeler of record for Mucinex Childrens Mighty Chews Cough. 8 FDA label records share the active ingredient DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, so generic and branded versions may come from different companies; the manufacturer named on your pack is the one that matters for any enquiry.

What form does Mucinex Childrens Mighty Chews Cough come in?
administered by oral. Strengths and pack sizes vary by label, so compare the NDC on your pack with the identifier listed on this page.

Is Mucinex Childrens Mighty Chews Cough prescription or over-the-counter?
The FDA label for this product is recorded as human otc drug. Marketing status can differ between strengths and countries, so check the dispensing rules where you live.

Are there other products containing DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE?
Yes. 8 FDA drug label records list DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE as the active ingredient. Products with the same active ingredient can usually be substituted only when a prescriber or pharmacist confirms it is appropriate.

Has Mucinex Childrens Mighty Chews Cough been recalled?
5 FDA recall record(s) match this product name or manufacturer. Review the recall and safety notices section on this page and confirm lot numbers against the official FDA enforcement report.

Where does this information come from?
All content is reproduced from FDA Structured Product Labelling data via openFDA. It is provided for identification and reference only and is not medical advice.

This page reproduces FDA Structured Product Labelling data for identification and reference. It is not medical advice, does not diagnose or treat any condition, and does not sell or price any medicine.