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Maximum Strength Mucinex® Fast-Max ®Cold & Flu


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Drug Facts


OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Acetaminophen 650 mgPain reliever/fever reducer
Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mgCough suppressant
Guaifenesin 400 mgExpectorant
Phenylephrine HCl 10 mgNasal decongestant

Uses

  • temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms: coughnasal congestionminor aches and painssore throatheadachestuffy nosesinus congestion and pressure
  • temporarily reduces fever
  • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive

Warnings


Liver warning

This product contains acetaminophen.

Severe liver damage may occur if you take:

  • more than 6 doses 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
  • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
  • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)

OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you aretaking the blood thinning drug warfarin


OTC - WHEN USING SECTION

When using this product do not use more than directed


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 6 doses in any 24-hour period
  • measure only with dosing cup provided
  • do not use dosing cup with other products
  • dose as follows or as directed by a doctor
  • adults and children 12 years of age and over: 20 mL in dosing cup provided every 4 hours
  • children under 12 years of age: do not use

Other information

  • each 20 mL contains: sodium 12 mg
  • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
  • do not refrigerate

Inactive ingredients

anhydrous citric acid, edetate disodium, FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C red no. 40, flavors, glycerin (soy), propyl gallate, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol, sucralose, trisodium citrate dihydrate may contain this ingredient, xanthan gum


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