Mucinex Childrens Fever Sore Throat and Cough
Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide · Solution · Oral
Active ingredient
Active ingredients / Purpose (in each 10 mL) Acetaminophen 325 mg..Pain reliever/fever reducer Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg....Cough suppressant
Purpose
Acetaminophen 325 mg..Pain reliever/fever reducer Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg....Cough suppressant
Uses
Uses ■ temporarily relieves: ■ cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with the common cold or inhaled irritants ■ the intensity of coughing ■ the impulse to cough to help your child get to sleep ■ minor aches and pains ■ sore throat ■ headache ■ temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Warnings Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if your child takes: ■ more than 5 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount ■ with other drugs containing acetaminophen Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include: ■ skin reddening ■ blisters ■ rash If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away. Sore throat warning : If sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly. Do not use ■ with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist. ■ in a child who is taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson’s disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your child’s prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before giving this product.
Ask a doctor before use
Ask a doctor before use if the child has ■ liver disease ■ chronic cough that lasts such as occurs with asthma ■ cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if the child is taking the blood thinning drug warfarin Stop use and ask a doctor if ■ pain or cough gets worse or lasts more than 5 days ■ fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days ■ redness or swelling is present ■ new symptoms occur ■ cough comes back or occurs with rash or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition.
Keep out of reach of children
Keep out of reach of children. Overdose warning: Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause liver damage. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Quick medical attention is critical even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms
Directions
Directions Directions ■ this product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use ■ do not give more than directed (see Overdose warning) ■ measure only with dosing cup provided ■ do not use dosing cup with other products ■ dose as follows or as directed by a doctor ■ children 6 to under 12 years of age: 10 mL in dosing cup provided every 4 hours while symptoms last; do not give more than 5 doses in any 24-hour period ■ children under 6 years of age: do not use
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients: anhydrous citric acid, D&C yellow no. 10, edetate disodium, FD&C red no. 40, flavors, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol, sucralose, xanthan gum
Questions?
Questions? 1-866-682-4639
Label text from the FDA structured product label by Reckitt Benckiser LLC (revised May 18, 2026). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Acetaminophen in 1 product
- Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide in 1 product
Mucinex Childrens Fever Sore Throat and Cough NDC products (1)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72854-064 | Acetaminophen 325 mg/10mL; Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 10 mg/10mL Solution | Reckitt Benckiser LLC | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Frequently asked questions
What is Mucinex Childrens Fever Sore Throat and Cough used for?
Uses ■ temporarily relieves: ■ cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with the common cold or inhaled irritants ■ the intensity of coughing ■ the impulse to cough to help your child get to sleep ■ minor aches and pains ■ sore throat ■ headache ■ temporarily reduces fever
Who makes Mucinex Childrens Fever Sore Throat and Cough?
Mucinex Childrens Fever Sore Throat and Cough is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including Reckitt Benckiser LLC.