Mucinex Childrens Cough Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide and Guaifenesin 5 mg/5mL; 100 mg/5mL Solution
🆔 Identity & classification
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🏷️ RxNorm drug class
This medicine belongs to the Uncompetitive N-methyl-D-aspartate Receptor Antagonist class.
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🩺 Clinical
Dextromethorphan is used to temporarily relieve cough caused by the common cold, the flu, or other conditions. Dextromethorphan will relieve a cough but will not treat the cause of the cough or speed recovery. Dextromethorphan is in a class of medications called antitussives. It works by decreasing activity in the part of the brain that causes coughing.
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💲 Pricing
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| Price system | Per mL | Per package |
|---|---|---|
| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | $0.059 | $7.01 / 118 ml |
| 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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⏳ Availability & generic status
We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.
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📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Per unit | Per pack | Marketing start | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63824-0946-03 You're viewing this | 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (63824-946-03) / 118 mL in 1 BOTTLE | $0.0594 / mL | $7.01 | 2018-05-01 | Active |
| 63824-0946-34 | 3 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (63824-946-34) / 118 mL in 1 BOTTLE | — | — | 2024-07-25 | Active |
Pack size FAQ
What quantity is in NDC 63824-0946-03?
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Mucinex Childrens Cough Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide and Guaifenesin 5 mg/5mL; 100 mg/5mL Solution?
Prices are the latest CMS NADAC pharmacy acquisition cost per NDC; per-pack figures are per-unit × pack quantity, shown only when the pack is denominated in the same measure NADAC prices.
📄 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
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions do not give 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 Age Dose children 6 years to under 12 years of age 5 mL – 10 mL every 4 hours children 4 years to under 6 years of age 2.5 mL – 5 mL every 4 hours children under 4 years of age 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 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 cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or persistent headache.
These could be signs of a serious condition. 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 store between 20-25°C (68-77°F) do not refrigerate
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active ingredients (in each 5 mL) Purposes Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg Cough suppressant Guaifenesin 100 mg Expectorant
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients anhydrous citric acid, edetate disodium, FD&C red no. 40, flavors, glycerin (soy), propyl gallate, propylene glycol, 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