Monograph Details

Respiratory Tract > Cough and cold
MUCINEX
Manufacturer
Reckitt Benckiser Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Legal Classification
OTC
Pharmacological Class
Expectorant.
Generic Name
Guaifenesin 600mg; ext-rel tabs; gluten- and sugar-free.
Also
CHILDREN'S MUCINEX
CHILDREN'S MUCINEX MINI-MELTS
JUNIOR STRENGTH MUCINEX MINI-MELTS
MAXIMUM STRENGTH MUCINEX
Indications
Cough.
Children
Not recommended.
Adults
Swallow whole. 1–2 tabs every 12 hours. Max: 4 tabs/day.
Precautions
Asthma. Lower respiratory disorders. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers. Mini-Melts: Renal disease. Magnesium-restricted diet.
Adverse Reactions
GI upset, drowsiness, headache, rash.
How Supplied
Mucinex 600mg—20, 40, 100, 500
Maximum Strength Mucinex—14, 28
Packets—12
Soln—4oz