Maximum Strength Mucinex® Fast-Max ® Day Cold and Flu and Night Cold and Flu
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Drug Facts
OTC - PURPOSE SECTION
Acetaminophen 325 mg | Pain reliever/fever reducer |
Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg | Cough suppressant |
Guaifenesin 200 mg | Expectorant |
Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg | Nasal decongestant |
OTC - PURPOSE SECTION
Acetaminophen 325 mg | Pain reliever/fever reducer |
Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg | Cough suppressant |
Doxylamine succinate 6.25 mg | Antihistamine |
Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg | Nasal decongestant |
Uses
- temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms: sinus congestion and pressurecoughminor aches and painsheadachenasal congestionsore throatrunny nose (NIGHT only)sneezing (NIGHT only)itching of the nose or throat (NIGHT only)itchy, watery eyes due to hay fever (NIGHT only)
- helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive (DAY only)
- controls cough to help you get to sleep
- temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Liver warning
This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take:
- more than 12 liquid gels in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
- with other drugs containing acetaminophen
- 3 or more alcoholic drinks daily while using this product
Allergy alert
Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions.
Symptoms may include:
If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
- skin reddening
- blisters
- rash
Sore throat warning
If sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly.
Do not use
- with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
- if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- liver disease
- heart disease
- diabetes
- high blood pressure
- thyroid disease
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
- glaucoma (NIGHT only)
- a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis (NIGHT only)
- persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
- cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
- taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
- taking sedatives or tranquilizers (NIGHT only)
When using this product
- do not use more than directed
- excitability may occur, especially in children (NIGHT only)
- marked drowsiness may occur (NIGHT only)
- alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness (NIGHT only)
- avoid alcoholic drinks (NIGHT only)
- be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery (NIGHT only)
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
- pain, nasal congestion, or cough gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
- fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
- redness or swelling is present
- new symptoms occur
- cough comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition.
OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
Keep out of reach of children.
Overdose warning
Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause liver damage. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Directions
- do not take more than directed (see Overdose warning)
- do not take more than 12 liquid gels in any 24-hour period
- adults and children 12 years of age and over: take 2 liquid gels every 4 hours
- children under 12 years of age: do not use
Other information
- store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
- avoid excessive heat
Inactive ingredients (DAY only)
FD&C yellow no. 6, gelatin, glycerin, lecithin (soy), mineral oil, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, shellac, sorbitol sorbitan solution, titanium dioxide
Inactive ingredients (NIGHT only)
D&C yellow no. 10, FD&C blue no. 1, gelatin, glycerin, lecithin (soy), mineral oil, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, shellac, sorbitol sorbitan solution, titanium dioxide
Questions?
1-866-MUCINEX (1-866-682-4639)
You may also report side effects to this phone number.
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Dist. by: RB Health (US) Parsippany, NJ 07054-0224
Made in China