Generic name: Guaifenesin and phenylephrine
Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available
What is Mucinex Children's Cold?
Guaifenesin and phenylephrine is a combination medicine used in adults and children to treat allergy symptoms such as runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, watery eyes, itching of nose and throat, cough with mucus, sinus pain, and to reduce chest congestion caused by the common cold, hay fever, or other allergies.
There are many brands and forms of guaifenesin and phenylephrine available and not all brands are listed on this leaflet.
Guaifenesin and phenylephrine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Do not use guaifenesin and phenylephrine if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days.Wait at least 14 days after stopping an MAO inhibitor before you take guaifenesin and phenylephrine. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, and tranylcypromine.
Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had:
- high blood pressure;
- heart disease;
- diabetes;
- a thyroid disorder;
- urination problems due to an enlarged prostate; or
- cough with mucus or chronic cough cause by smoking, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or other breathing disorder.
Ask your doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Do not give this medicine to a child without medical advice.
How should I use Mucinex Children's Cold
Use Mucinex Children's Cold (Oral) exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Cold or cough medicine is only for short-term use.
Measure with the supplied measuring device (not a kitchen spoon). liquid medicine
Your dose needs may change if you switch to a different brand, strength, or form of this medicine. Avoid medication errors by using exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.
Taking more than your recommended dose will not make this medicine more effective, and may cause serious side effects.
Follow all directions when giving this medicine to a child. Misuse of this medicine may cause death in very young children. Do not use the medicine to make a child sleepy.
Take the with a full glass of water. tablet
Stop using this medicine and call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or get worse after 7 days, or if you also have a fever, rash, or headaches.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Guaifenesin and phenylephrine is used when needed. If you are on a dosing schedule, skip any missed dose. use two doses at one time. Do not
Mucinex Children's Cold side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have : hives, difficult breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. signs of an allergic reaction
Stop using guaifenesin and phenylephrine and call your doctor at once if you have:
- nervousness, dizziness, sleep problems (insomnia).
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What other drugs will affect Mucinex Children's Cold?
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking other cough or cold medicines that may contain similar ingredients.