Childrens Mucinex Multi-Symptom Cold Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Guaifenesin, and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 5 mg/5mL; 100 mg/5mL; 2.5 mg/5mL Solution
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This medicine belongs to the Uncompetitive N-methyl-D-aspartate Receptor Antagonist class.
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Childrens Mucinex Multi-Symptom Cold is an over-the-counter liquid solution taken by mouth that contains three active ingredients commonly used in cold symptom products. Guaifenesin functions as an expectorant, typically used to help loosen mucus and make cough easier to manage. Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant typically used to reduce coughing, while phenylephrine is a decongestant commonly used to help relieve nasal congestion. This product is marketed under the FDA's OTC drug monograph rules for cough and cold medicines.
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Anhydrous citric acid is a sour, crystalline powder derived from citric acid with water removed. In medicines, it acts as a buffer to control pH, adds tartness to improve taste, and helps tablets disintegrate.
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Edetate disodium is a chemical compound that binds and removes certain metal ions. In medicines, it acts as a preservative and stabilizer by preventing metals like calcium from interfering with the product's shelf life and consistency.
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A synthetic red dye used to color medications and make them easier to identify. It serves as a colorant in tablets, capsules, and liquid formulations.
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Glycerin is a clear, thick liquid derived from plant oils or fats. It acts as a humectant to retain moisture, a sweetener, and a solvent in medications.
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Propyl gallate is a synthetic antioxidant derived from gallic acid. It prevents oils and fats in the medicine from oxidizing and spoiling, helping the product stay stable and effective during storage.
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Propylene glycol is a clear liquid derived from petroleum or vegetable sources. It acts as a solvent, humectant, and preservative in medicines, helping dissolve active ingredients and maintain product stability.
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Sodium benzoate is a salt derived from benzoic acid, a preservative. It's added to medicines to prevent growth of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms that could spoil the product.
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Sorbitol is a natural sugar alcohol derived from glucose. It serves as a sweetener, humectant, and bulking agent in medications to improve taste and help maintain moisture in the product.
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Sucralose is a synthetic sweetener made from sugar. It's added to medicines to improve taste without adding calories, helping make bitter or unpleasant-tasting drugs easier to take.
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A salt derived from citric acid that helps maintain the proper acid-base balance in the medicine. It's used as a buffer to keep the product stable and at the right pH level.
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Water is a liquid solvent that dissolves and mixes ingredients together in liquid medicines, syrups, and injections. It helps distribute the active drug evenly throughout the product.
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Xanthan gum is a thickening and stabilizing ingredient made from fermented corn or other sugars. It's added to medicines to improve texture, prevent separation of liquids and solids, and help the product stay consistent.
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| Price system | Per mL | Per package |
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| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs. | |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data. | |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly | No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data. | |
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📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 63824-0282-22 | 2 CARTON in 1 CELLO PACK (63824-282-22) / 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON / 118 mL in 1 BOTTLE | 2012-07-17 | Discontinued by firm |
| 63824-0282-64 | 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (63824-282-64) / 118 mL in 1 BOTTLE | 2012-07-17 | Discontinued by firm |
| 63824-0282-67 You're viewing this | 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (63824-282-67) / 201 mL in 1 BOTTLE | 2012-07-17 | Active |
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What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Childrens Mucinex Multi-Symptom Cold Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Guaifenesin, and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 5 mg/5mL; 100 mg/5mL; 2.5 mg/5mL Solution?
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📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Uses helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive 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 nasal congestion due to a cold stuffy nose
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period measure only with dosing cup provided do not use dosing cup with other products dose as follows or as directed by a doctor mL = milliliter Age Dose children 6 years to under 12 years 10 mL every 4 hours children 4 years to under 6 years 5 mL every 4 hours children under 4 years do not use
⚠️ Warnings ▾
Warnings Do not use 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 if the child has heart disease high blood pressure thyroid disease diabetes cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with asthma When using this product do not use more than directed Stop use and ask a doctor if your child gets nervous, dizzy or sleepless symptoms do not get better within 7 days or occur with fever cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or persistent headache.
These could be signs of a serious illness. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
📦 Storage and Handling ▾
Other information each 5 mL contains: sodium 3 mg tamper evident: do not use if neckband on bottle cap is broken or missing store between 20-25°C (68-77°F) do not refrigerate dosing cup provided
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active ingredients (in each 5 mL) Purposes Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg Cough suppressant Guaifenesin 100 mg Expectorant Phenylephrine HCl 2.5 mg Nasal decongestant
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients anhydrous citric acid, edetate disodium, FD&C Red #40, flavors, glycerin, propylene glycol, propyl gallate, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol, sucralose, trisodium citrate dihydrate may contain this ingredient , xanthan gum
🎯 Purpose ▾
Active ingredients (in each 5 mL) Purposes Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg Cough suppressant Guaifenesin 100 mg Expectorant Phenylephrine HCl 2.5 mg Nasal decongestant