Monograph Details
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Respiratory Tract
> Cough and cold
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MUCINEX COUGH FOR KIDS MINI-MELTS |
| Manufacturer |
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Reckitt Benckiser Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
| Legal Classification |
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OTC |
| Pharmacological Class |
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Antitussive + expectorant. |
| Generic Name |
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Dextromethorphan HBr 5mg, guaifenesin 100mg; per packet; orange creme flavor; contains (phenylalanine 2mg, magnesium 6mg, sodium 2mg) per packet. |
| Also |
• CHILDREN'S MUCINEX COUGH
• MAXIMUM STRENGTH MUCINEX DM
• MUCINEX DM
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| Indications |
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Nonproductive cough. |
| Children |
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Empty entire contents of packet onto tongue and swallow. Do not chew. <2yrs: not recommended. 2–5yrs: 1 packet every 4 hours. 6–11yrs: 1–2 packets every 4 hours. Max 6 doses/day. |
| Adults |
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Empty entire contents of packet onto tongue and swallow. Do not chew. 2–4 packets every 4 hours. Max 6 doses/day. |
| Contraindications |
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During or within 14 days of MAOIs. |
| Precautions |
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Asthma. Lower respiratory disorders. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers. Mini-Melts: Renal disease. Magnesium-restricted diet. |
| Interactions |
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Hypertensive crisis with MAOIs (see Contraindications). |
| Adverse Reactions |
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GI upset, drowsiness, headache, rash. |
| How Supplied |
Mucinex DM—20, 40
Maximum Strength Mucinex DM—14, 28
Packets—12
Soln—4oz |
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