Mucinex Childrens

Mucinex Childrens is an FDA-registered drug product whose active ingredient is ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR, TRIPROLIDINE HCL. It is labelled by Reckitt Benckiser LLC taken by oral and marketed as a human otc drug product. Identifiers on file: NDC 72854-062, application M012, label effective 20260521. It is one of 8 FDA drug label records sharing the active ingredient ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR, TRIPROLIDINE HCL. 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.

Across FDA labelling, products containing ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR, TRIPROLIDINE HCL are most often described in connection with: temporarily relieves, common cold, cough help, child get, minor aches, pains sore, throat headache, reduces fever. Wording differs between labels, and the full indications section on this page takes precedence when it is present.

Day: Uses ■ 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 your child get to sleep ■ minor aches and pains ■ sore throat ■ headache ■ temporarily reduces fever Night: Uses ■ temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms: ■ cough ■ minor aches and pains ■ sore throat ■ headache ■ runny nose ■ sneezing ■ itching of the nose or throat ■ itchy, watery eyes due to hay fever ■ temporarily reduces fever ■ controls cough to help your child get to sleep

Directions Day: Directions ■ 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 Night: Directions ■ 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 4 doses in any 24-hour period ■ children under 6 years of age: do not use

Warnings Day: Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if your child takes: ■ more than 5 doses (50 mL) in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount for this product ■ 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). 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. Night: Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if your child takes: ■ more than 4 doses (40 mL) in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount for this product ■ 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). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist. ■ to make a child sleepy ■ 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.

FDA lists 8 drug label records with ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR, TRIPROLIDINE HCL 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.

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.

What is Mucinex Childrens used for?
Day: Uses ■ 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 your child get to sleep ■ minor aches and pains ■ sore throat ■ headache ■ temporarily reduces fever Night: Uses ■ temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms: ■ cough ■ minor aches and …

Who makes Mucinex Childrens?
Reckitt Benckiser LLC is the labeler of record for Mucinex Childrens. 8 FDA label records share the active ingredient ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR, TRIPROLIDINE HCL, 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 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 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 ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR, TRIPROLIDINE HCL?
Yes. 8 FDA drug label records list ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR, TRIPROLIDINE HCL 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 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.