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Mucinex Children's Multi-Symptom Cold Mucinex D Bromfed DM
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Mucinex Children's Multi-Symptom Cold (dextromethorphan / guaifenesin / phenylephrine) Mucinex D (guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine) Bromfed DM (brompheniramine / dextromethorphan / pseudoephedrine)
Prescription and OTC

Prescribed for Cough and Nasal Congestion. Mucinex Children's Multi-Symptom Cold may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription and OTC

Prescribed for Cough and Nasal Congestion. Mucinex D may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription and OTC

Prescribed for Cough and Nasal Congestion. Bromfed DM may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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Mucinex D has an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from a total of 223 ratings on Drugs.com. 48% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 28% reported a negative effect.

Bromfed DM has an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from a total of 26 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 38% reported a negative effect.

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Drug Class
Side Effects

Mucinex Children's Multi-Symptom Cold side effects

Mucinex D side effects

Bromfed DM side effects
Generic Availability

N/A

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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance
Quantity 118 mL
Dosage 5 mg-100 mg-2.5 mg/5 mL
Per Unit* $0.16
Cost* $18.40

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Quantity 18 tablet, extended release
Dosage 600 mg-60 mg
Per Unit* $1.27
Cost* $22.87

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Dosage Forms Available
  • Oral liquid
  • Oral tablet, extended release
  • Oral syrup
Brand Names
Other dextromethorphan / guaifenesin / phenylephrine brands include: Ambi 40/1000/60, Anextuss, Broncotron Ped, Broncotron-D, Certuss-D (old formulation), Dacex-DM, Dacex-PE, Deconex DM, Deconex DMX, Desgen, Desgen DM, Despec DM Syrup, Despec NR Drops, Dexcon-DM, Dexcon-PE, DuraMAX, Duraphen DM, Duraphen Forte, Duraphen II DM, Duravent DM, Dynatuss EX, Endacon, Endacon DM, Execof ER, ExeTuss-DM, G-Phen DM, G-Supress DX, G-Tron Ped, G-Tusicof, GDP-EX, Giltuss, Giltuss Children's Cough & Cold, Giltuss Cough & Cold, Giltuss Pediatrics, Giltuss TR, Guaphen Forte, Guaphen II DM, Maxiphen-G DM, Mucinex Children's Congestion & Cough, Mucinex Children's Day Time Multi-Symptom Cold, Mucinex Children's FreeFrom Multi-Symptom Cold & Stuffy Nose, Mucinex Fast-Max Day Time Severe Congestion & Cough, Mucinex Fast-Max Severe Congestion & Cough, Nivanex DMX, Nortuss-DE, Phlemex Forte, Pres Gen, Pres Gen Pediatric, Robafen CF, Robitussin Children's Cough & Cold CF, Robitussin Multi-Symptom Cold CF, Robitussin Multi-Symptom Cold CF Maximum Strength, Rompe Pecho CF, Supress-DX, Tusicof, Tussi-Pres, Tussi-Pres Pediatric, Tussidex, Tussin CF, Tusslin, VanaTab DM, Z-tuss DM, Zotex Pediatric, Zotex-EX View more Other guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine brands include: Aldex GS, Altarussin PE, Ambi 60/1000, Ambi 60/580, Ambi 80/780, Ambifed, Ambifed-G, Ami-Tex PSE, Anatuss LA, Aquatab D Dose Pack, Coldmist, Coldmist Jr, Coldmist LA, Congestac, D-Feda II, Deco-D, Decongest II, Deconsal LA, Defen-LA, Degen II, Demibid II, Desal II, Despec-SR, Despec-Tab, Drituss GP, Durasal II, Duratuss GP (old formulation), Dynex, Entex PSE, Entex T, Eudal SR, ExeFen, ExeFen-IR, Fenex-PSE, G-Phed, G-Phed- PD, GP 500, Guai Sudo, Guai-Vent/PSE, Guaibid D, Guaibid D Pediatric, Guaifed, Guaifed-PSE, Guaifenex GP, Guaifenex PSE 120, Guaifenex PSE 60, Guaifenex PSE 80, Guaifenex PSE 85, Guaifenex RX, Guaimax-D, Guaipax PSE, Guaitab, Guaivent (Ethex), Guaivent PD, Guiadrine II, Guiadrine II SR, Guiadrine PSE, Guiadrine PSE 120, Guiatex II, Guiatex II SR, Guiatex PSE, Guiatuss PE, Humibid GC, Mardrops-EX, Maxifed, Mucinex D Maximum Strength, Mucus D, Mucus Relief D, Nalex CR, Nalex Jr, Poly-Vent IR, Robitussin Severe Congestion, Ru-Tuss DE, Sinutab Non Drying, Tusnel Pediatric Drops View more Other brompheniramine / dextromethorphan / pseudoephedrine brands include: Allanhist PDX Drops, Anaplex DM, Anaplex DMX, Andehist DM NR Syrup, Brom Tann, Bromadine-DM, Bromaline DM, Bromanate DX Cough, Bromatane DX, Bromaxefed DM RF Syrup, Bromdex D, Brometane DX, Bromhist-DM Drops, Bromophed-DX, Bromph DM, Bromphenex DM, Bromplex DM, BromTann/DM Tann/PSE Tann, Bromtapp-DM, Brotapp-DM, BroveX PSB DM, BroveX PSE DM, BroveX PSE DM Tablets, Carbodex DM Syrup, Carbofed DM Syrup, Dallergy DM, Dimetane DX, EndaCof PD Drops, Histacol BD Drops, PediaHist DM, PSE Brom DM, Resperal-DM View more
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

8 hours

16 hours

24 hours
CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
Pregnancy Category
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out
Drug Interactions

A total of 510 drugs are known to interact with Mucinex Children's Multi-Symptom Cold:

  • 84 major drug interactions (260 brand and generic names)
  • 423 moderate drug interactions (1833 brand and generic names)
  • 3 minor drug interactions (11 brand and generic names)

A total of 184 drugs are known to interact with Mucinex D:

  • 14 major drug interactions (38 brand and generic names)
  • 165 moderate drug interactions (687 brand and generic names)
  • 5 minor drug interactions (43 brand and generic names)

A total of 568 drugs are known to interact with Bromfed DM:

  • 86 major drug interactions (315 brand and generic names)
  • 474 moderate drug interactions (1947 brand and generic names)
  • 8 minor drug interactions (54 brand and generic names)
Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of dextromethorphan such as dizziness... View more

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
  • Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of dextromethorphan such as dizziness... View more
Disease Interactions
First Approval Date

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June 22, 2004

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