Acetaminophen and Guaifenesin
Brand names: Mucinex Childrens Mini Melts Cold and Flu, Mucinex Sinus Max Clear and Cool
Warnings
Warnings Liver warning : This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if ■ adult takes more than 6 doses (24 packets) in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount ■ child takes more than 5 doses (10 packets) in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount ■ taken with other drugs containing acetaminophen ■ adult has 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product Allergy alert : Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include: ■ skin reddening ■ blister ■ 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. Ask a doctor before use if you have Ask a doctor before use if the user has ■ liver disease ■ persistent or chronic cough that lasts such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema ■ cough accompanied by too much phlegm (mucus) Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if the user is taking the blood thinning drug warfarin When using this product do not use more than directed Stop use and ask a doctor if ■ pain or cough gets worse or lasts more than 5 days (children) or 7 days (adults) ■ 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. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Uses
Uses Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: ■ the common cold ■ flu ■ headache ■ sore throat ■ temporarily reduces fever ■ helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive
Dosage forms & strengths
Directions empty entire contents of packet onto tongue and swallow for best taste, do not chew granules Age Dose adults and Children 12 years of age and over 2 to 4 packets every 4 hours, not to exceed 6 doses (24 packets) in 24 hours children 6 years to under 12 years of age 2 packets every 4 hours, not to exceed 5 doses (10 packets) in 24 hours children under 6 years of age do not use
Ingredients
Active ingredients (in each packet) Acetaminophen 162.5 mg Guaifenesin 100 mg Active ingredients (in each packet) Purposes Acetaminophen 162.5 mg Fever Reducer/Pain Reliever Guaifenesin 100 mg Expectorant
Inactive ingredients amino methacrylate copolymer, carbomer homopolymer type A, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, colloidal silicon dioxide, simethicone, sodium bicarbonate, sorbitol, sodium lauryl sulphate, sucralose, stearic acid, strawberry flavor, talc, triethyl citrate, vanilla flavor