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Childrens Mucinex Chest Congestion

Dosage form
LIQUID
Labeler
Reckitt Benckiser LLC
Label updated
2012-11-09
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
Guaifenesin
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Label information

Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each 5 mL)

Guaifenesin, USP 100 mg

Purpose

Expectorant

Uses

helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive

Warnings

Ask a doctor before use if the child has

  • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
  • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with asthma

Label information

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.

Label information

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions
  • do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period
  • measure only with dosing cup provided
  • do not use dosing cup with other products
  • mL = milliliter
Age Dose
children 6 years to under 12 years 5 mL – 10 mL
every 4 hours
children 4 years to under 6 years 2.5 mL – 5 mL
every 4 hours
children under 4 years do not use
Other information
  • tamper evident: do not use if printed neckband on bottle cap is broken or missing
  • store between 20-25°C (68-77°F)
  • do not refrigerate
  • dosing cup provided
Inactive ingredients

acesulfame potassium, anhydrous citric acid, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, flavor, glycerin, maltitol, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, sorbitol, sucralose, xanthan gum

Questions?

1-866-MUCINEX (1-866-682-4639)

You may also report side effects to this phone number.

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 118 mL Bottle Carton

NDC 63824-280-64

Children's
Mucinex®

Chest
Congestion

Guaifenesin Oral Solution, USP
Expectorant

  • Chest Congestion
  • Breaks up Mucus
  • Alcohol-free

Grape
Flavor Liquid

4 FL OZ
(118 mL)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 1daa3c05-eaeb-4219-a959-4959750a30a0 · Version 2
NDC: 63824-280