Children's Mucinex Cough

Uses .

[ dextromethorphan ]

antitussive for suppressing cough

[ guaifenesin ]

expectorant for loosening phlegm, thinning bronchial secretions

Dosing .

4-5 yo

[ oral solution ]

Dose: 2.5-5 mL PO q4h prn; Max: 30 mL/24h; Info: give w/ plenty of water

[ oral granules ]

Dose: 1 pkt PO q4h prn; Max: 6 pkts/24h; Info: give w/ plenty of water

6-11 yo

[ oral solution ]

Dose: 5-10 mL PO q4h prn; Max: 60 mL/24h; Info: give w/ plenty of water

[ oral granules ]

Dose: 1-2 pkts PO q4h prn; Max: 12 pkts/24h; Info: give w/ plenty of water

12 yo and older

[ oral granules ]

Dose: 2-4 pkts PO q4h prn; Max: 24 pkts/24h; Info: give w/ plenty of water

renal considerations

[ dextromethorphan; guaifenesin ]

renal impairment: not defined

HD/PD: not defined

hepatic considerations

[ dextromethorphan; guaifenesin ]

not defined