CVS Health™ Maximum Strength Severe Tussin CF Max Drug Facts
Active ingredients (in each 20 mL)
Acetaminophen, USP 650 mg
Dextromethorphan HBr, USP 20 mg
Purposes
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Cough suppressant
Uses
- ▪temporarily relieves these symptoms occurring with a cold or flu:
- ▪cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
- ▪minor aches and pains
- ▪sore throat
- ▪headache
- ▪temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take
Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:
If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
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.
- ▪more than 6 doses in any 24 hours period, which is the maximum daily amount
- ▪with other drugs containing acetaminophen
- ▪3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
Do not use
- ▪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.
- ▪with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- ▪liver disease
- ▪cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
- ▪a breathing problem or chronic cough that lasts or as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
- ▪taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
- ▪Taking any other pain reliever/fever reducer
When using this product do not use more than directed.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- ▪pain, cough, or nasal congestion 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 rash or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition.
If pregnant or breast-feeding,
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
Overdose warning: In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222). Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Directions
| Age | dose |
| adults and children12 years and over | 20 mL every 4 hours |
| children under 12 years | do not use |
- ▪do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period
- ▪do not exceed recommended dosage. Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause serious liver damage.
- ▪measure only with dosing cup provided
- ▪keep dosing cup with product
- ▪mL = milliliter
- ▪this adult product is not intended for use in children under 12 years of age
Other information
- •each 20 mL contains: sodium 13 mg
- •store at room temperature Do not refrigerate.
Inactive ingredients
anhydrous citric acid, edetate disodium, FD&C red #40, glycerin, menthol, flavors, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sorbitol solution, sucralose, xanthan gum.