Mucinex Children's Cough Mini-Melts

Mucinex Children's Cough Mini-Melts is a combination medicine that helps relieve cough and chest congestion caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.

Mucinex Children's Cough Mini-Melts may also be used for reasons not mentioned in this medication guide.

Use exactly as directed on the label, or as your doctor prescribes. Cold or cough medicine is only for short-term use.

Your dose may change if you switch to a different brand, strength, or form of this medicine. Avoid medication errors by following the label instructions or your doctor's prescriptions.

Do not give this medicine to a child without medical advice. Follow all directions when giving this medicine to a child. Do not use the medicine to make a child sleepy. Misuse of this medicine may cause death in very young children.

Measure liquid medicine with the provided measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).

You may need to shake the liquid before measuring a dose. Follow all directions on the label.

Swallow the extended-release tablet whole and do not crush, chew, or break it.

Dissolve the effervescent tablets in at least 4 ounces of water. Stir and drink immediately. Add more water to the glass, swirl, and drink.

Sprinkle the granules directly onto your tongue and swallow immediately.

Drink extra fluids to help loosen congestion and lubricate your throat while taking this medicine.

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 7 days, or if you have a fever, rash, or headaches.

Follow the storage instructions provided with this medicine. Your pharmacist can give you more information on how to store this medicine.

Do not use this medicine if you are currently taking or have taken an MAO inhibitor in the last 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could happen. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, and tranylcypromine.

You should not take Mucinex Children's Cough Mini-Melts if you are allergic to it.

Do not use Mucinex Children's Cough Mini-Melts if you are currently taking or have taken an MAO inhibitor in the last 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could happen. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, and tranylcypromine.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if this medicine is safe for you if you have:

• a cough with mucus; or
• asthma, emphysema, or chronic bronchitis.

This medicine may contain phenylalanine and could be harmful if you have phenylketonuria (PKU).

Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Get emergency medical help if you notice signs of an allergic reaction: hives, trouble breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using Mucinex Children's Cough Mini-Melts and call your doctor right away if you experience:

• changes in mood;
• severe headache; or
• severe dizziness or anxiety, feeling like you might faint.

Common side effects of Mucinex Children's Cough Mini-Melts may include:

• dizziness, drowsiness;
• sleep problems (insomnia);
• diarrhea; or
• feeling nervous, restless, anxious, or irritable.

This is not a complete list of side effects, and others may happen. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You can report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Mucinex Children's Cough Mini-Melts is used as needed. If you miss a dose while on a dosing schedule, skip that dose. Do not take two doses at the same time.

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

• Avoid driving or doing anything dangerous until you know how Mucinex Children's Cough Mini-Melts will affect you. Your reactions could be impaired.

• Ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking other cough or cold medicines that may contain similar ingredients.

• Drinking alcohol with this medicine can cause side effects.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicines that can cause drowsiness (like opioid medication, sleep medicine, a muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety or seizures). Inform your doctor about all other medicines you are taking. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed here.