Monograph Details
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Respiratory Tract
> Cough and cold
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MUCINEX COLD FOR KIDS |
| Manufacturer |
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Reckitt Benckiser Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
| Legal Classification |
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OTC |
| Pharmacological Class |
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Expectorant + decongestant. |
| Generic Name |
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Guaifenesin 100mg, phenylephrine HCl 2.5mg; per 5mL; mixed berry flavor; alcohol-free; contains sodium 5mg. |
| Also |
• MAXIMUM STRENGTH MUCINEX D
• MUCINEX D
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| Indications |
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Cough and nasal congestion. |
| Children |
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<2yrs: not recommended. 2–5yrs: 5mL every 4 hours. 6–11yrs: 10mL every 4 hours. Max 6 doses/day. |
| Adults |
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Not applicable. |
| Contraindications |
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During or within 14 days of MAOIs. |
| Precautions |
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Asthma. Lower respiratory disorders. Cardiovascular disease. Hyperthyroidism. Hypertension. Diabetes. GI or GU obstruction. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers. |
| Interactions |
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Hypertensive crisis with MAOIs (see Contraindications). |
| Adverse Reactions |
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GI upset, drowsiness, headache, rash, diizziness, nervousness, insomnia. |
| How Supplied |
Mucinex D—18
Maximum Strength Mucinex D—24
Soln—4oz |
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