Mucinex Children's Night Time Multi-Symptom Cold

Mucinex Children's Night Time Multi-Symptom Cold is an over the counter medication used to treat symptoms of a cold or flu in children, including sore throat, minor aches and pain, stuffy nose, sinus pressure, chest congestion, and difficulty sleeping. 

It is a single product containing 3 ingredients: acetaminophen, phenylephrine, and diphenhydramine. Acetaminophen belongs to a group of drugs called analgesics, which is thought to work by blocking pain signals from reaching the brain. Phenylephrine belongs to a group of drugs called nasal decongestants, which work by narrowing the blood vessels and reducing the swelling inside your nasal passage. Diphenhydramine belongs to a group of drugs called Histamine H1 Antagonists (antihistamine). It works by blocking the action of histamine and allergy symptoms, but is also known to cause sleepiness and drowsiness.

This medication comes in an oral (by mouth) liquid and is usually taken at bedtime or without food.

Common side effects of Mucinex Children's Night Time Multi-Symptom Cold include dizziness, fast heart rate, and shakiness. Mucinex Children's Night Time Multi-Symptom Cold can also cause drowsiness. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how Mucinex Children's Night Time Multi-Symptom Cold affects you.