Mucinex Kids' Mini-Melts

Mucinex Kids' Mini-Melts is used to relieve chest congestion caused by the common cold, flu, or chronic bronchitis.

Mucinex Kids' Mini-Melts helps break up congestion in your chest and throat, making it easier to cough it out through your mouth.

There are many brands and forms of guaifenesin available. Not all brands are included in this leaflet.

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

Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Cold or cough medicine is only for short-term use until your symptoms improve.

Always follow directions on the medicine label about giving cough or cold medicine to a child. Do not use the medicine just to make a child sleepy. Death can occur from the misuse of cough or cold medicines in very young children.

Measure liquid medicine carefully. Use the dosing syringe provided, or use a medicine dose-measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).

To use Mucinex Kids' Mini-Melts granules, pour out the entire packet onto your tongue and swallow without chewing.

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

Mucinex Kids' Mini-Melts can affect the results of certain medical tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using Mucinex Kids' Mini-Melts.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Do not freeze.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using Mucinex Kids' Mini-Melts if you have health issues, take other medications, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

You should not use Mucinex Kids' Mini-Melts if you are allergic to it.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to use this medicine if you have other medical conditions.

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

You should not breast-feed while using Mucinex Kids' Mini-Melts.

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

Common side effects of Mucinex Kids' Mini-Melts may include:

• nausea; or
• vomiting.

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

Since cough or cold medicine is used as needed, you might not have a regular dosing schedule. If you miss a dose and it's almost time for your next one, skip the missed dose. Do not take two doses at the same time.

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

Talk to a doctor or pharmacist before using other cough or cold medicines that may have similar ingredients.

Do not drive or do anything dangerous until you know how Mucinex Kids' Mini-Melts will affect you. Your reactions could be affected.

Avoid using this medicine with other drugs that cause drowsiness or slow your breathing (such as opioid medicine, a muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety or seizures). Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any other medication, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed in this medication guide.