Mucus Relief D

Mucus Relief D is a combination medicine for adults and children that helps with allergy symptoms like a runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, watery eyes, itching in the nose and throat, cough with mucus, sinus pain, and to lessen chest congestion caused by the common cold, hay fever, or other allergies.

There are many brand forms of guaifenesin and pseudoephedrine available, and not all brands are included in this leaflet.

Mucus Relief D 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.

Follow all directions when giving Mucus Relief D to a child. Do not use the medicine to make a child sleepy. Misuse of this medicine may cause death in very young children.

Taking more than your recommended dose will not make this medicine more effective and may cause serious side effects.

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

Swallow the extended release tablet whole and do not crush, chew, or break it. Take with a full glass of water.

Your dose needs may change if you switch to a different brand, strength, or form of this medicine. Avoid medication errors by using exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.

Stop using this medicine and call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or get worse after 7 days, or if you also have a fever, rash, or headaches.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Do not use Mucus Relief D if you have taken an MAO inhibitor in the last 14 days. This could lead to a dangerous drug interaction. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, and tranylcypromine.

Taking more than the recommended dose will not increase the effectiveness of Mucus Relief D and may lead to serious side effects.

Do not use Mucus Relief D if you have taken an MAO inhibitor in the last 14 days. This could lead to a dangerous drug interaction. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, and tranylcypromine.

Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had:

• heart disease;
• high blood pressure;
• diabetes;
• a thyroid disorder;
• urination problems due to an enlarged prostate; or
• a cough with mucus or a chronic cough caused by smoking, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or another breathing disorder.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Do not give this medicine to a child without getting medical advice first.

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

Mucus Relief D can cause serious side effects. Stop using Mucus Relief D and call your doctor right away if you experience:

• nervousness, dizziness, problems sleeping (insomnia).

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

Mucus Relief D can be used as needed. If you are following a dosing schedule and miss a dose, just skip it. Do not take two doses at the same time.

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

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

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicines that can make you feel sleepy (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 included here.