Indications and uses
• temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms: • cough • nasal congestion • minor aches and pains • sore throat • headache • runny nose • sneezing • temporarily reduces fever • controls cough to help you get to sleep
Maximum Strength Nighttime Cold and Flu 6 fl oz. (180 mL)
- Manufacturer
- THE KROGER CO
- Effective date
- 2026-09-02
- Label type
- HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
- Version
- 8
- Source
- daily-update
- Hydrated at
- 2026-09-04 01:01:04
Label at a glance#
ProductMaximum Strength Nighttime Cold and Flu
Active ingredientACETAMINOPHEN, DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Label structure9 sections
Dosage and administration
• 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 • mL= milliliter • adults and children 12 years of age and older: 20 mL in dosing cup provided every 4 hours • children under 12 years of age: do not use
Storage and handling
• each 20 mL contains: sodium 6 mg • low sodium • store at room temperature • do not refrigerate • dosing cup provided
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Label contents#
Full prescribing information#
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
Drug Facts
OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION
OTC - PURPOSE SECTION
| Active ingredients (in each 20 mL) | Purposes |
|---|---|
Acetaminophen 650 mg | Pain reliever/fever reducer |
Diphenhydramine HCl 25 mg | Antihistamine/cough suppressant |
Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg | Nasal decongestant |
Uses
- temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms:
- cough
- nasal congestion
- minor aches and pains
- sore throat
- headache
- runny nose
- sneezing
- temporarily reduces fever
- controls cough to help you get to sleep
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:
- Skin reddening
- Blisters
- rash
- 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.
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.
- with any other drug containing diphenhydramine, even one used on the skin
- 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
- high blood pressure
- thyroid disease
- diabetes
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
- glaucoma
- a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
- 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
When using this product
- do not use more than directed
- excitability may occur, especially in children
- marked drowsiness may occur
- alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
- avoid alcoholic drinks
be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
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 1-800-222-1222. 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
- mL= milliliter
- adults and children 12 years of age and older: 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 6 mg
- low sodium
- store at room temperature
- do not refrigerate
- dosing cup provided
Inactive ingredients
anhydrous citric acid, edetate disodium, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, natural and artificial flavor, potassium citrate ,propylene glycol, propyl gallate, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol, sucralose, xanthan gum.
Questions or comments?
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PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL -
NDC# 30142-736-06
Compare to Mucinex® Fast-Max® Maximum Strength Might Time Cold & Flu Active Ingredients
Maximum Strength
Night TimeCold & Flu
- Acetaminophen Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer
Diphenhydramine HCl Antihistamine/Cough Suppressant
Phenylephrine HCl Nasal Decongestant - Relieves:
- Sore Throat; Itchy Throat-Cough
- Nasal Congestion – Sneezing & Runny Nose
- Headache – Body Pain
For Ages 12+
6 FL OZ (180 mL)
*This product is not manufactured or distributed by Reckitt Benckiser, the distributor of Mucinex® Fast- Max® Maximum Strength Nighttime Cold & Flu
Tamper evident: do not use if printed seal under cap is broken or missing.
‡Maximum Strength per 4 hour dose.
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Products#
Every source-derived product name is available through these pages.
- Maximum Strength Nighttime Cold and Flu
- Acetaminophen , Diphenhydramine HCl,Phenylephrine HCl
- ACETAMINOPHEN
- DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
- DIPHENHYDRAMINE
- PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
- PHENYLEPHRINE
- ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID
- EDETATE DISODIUM
- FD&C BLUE NO. 1
- FD&C RED NO. 40
- POTASSIUM CITRATE
- PROPYLENE GLYCOL
- PROPYL GALLATE
- WATER
- SODIUM BENZOATE
- SORBITOL
- SUCRALOSE
- XANTHAN GUM
NDC Codes#
| Product NDC | Package NDC |
|---|---|
| 30142-736 | 30142-736-06 |
Ingredients#
Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.
| Name | UNII | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| ACETAMINOPHEN | 362O9ITL9D | ACTIB |
| DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE | TC2D6JAD40 | ACTIB |
| PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE | 04JA59TNSJ | ACTIB |
| ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID | XF417D3PSL | IACT |
| EDETATE DISODIUM | 7FLD91C86K | IACT |
| FD&C BLUE NO. 1 | H3R47K3TBD | IACT |
| FD&C RED NO. 40 | WZB9127XOA | IACT |
| POTASSIUM CITRATE | EE90ONI6FF | IACT |
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 6DC9Q167V3 | IACT |
| PROPYL GALLATE | 8D4SNN7V92 | IACT |
| WATER | 059QF0KO0R | IACT |
| SODIUM BENZOATE | OJ245FE5EU | IACT |
| SORBITOL | 506T60A25R | IACT |
| SUCRALOSE | 96K6UQ3ZD4 | IACT |
| XANTHAN GUM | TTV12P4NEE | IACT |
Source Document#
Older Hydrated Versions#
| Version | Effective date | Source | Hydrated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 2025-08-12 | full-release | 2026-06-01 01:10:01 |
openFDA label cross-check#
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| Brand | Generic | Manufacturer | SPL set ID | Effective date | Available safety fields | Join |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Strength Nighttime Cold and Flu | ACETAMINOPHEN , DIPHENHYDRAMINE HCL,PHENYLEPHRINE HCL | THE KROGER CO | 058b2021-8a61-40b0-8a2e-a784d2b847fb | 2026-09-02 | Warnings | 30142-736-06 30142-736 30142073606 dc571b5a-8582-4468-becf-267119166482 058b2021-8a61-40b0-8a2e-a784d2b847fb |
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