Active ingredientACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, GUAIFENESIN, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE, DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Label structure12 sections
Indications and uses
temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms: headache minor aches and pains nasal congestion cough sore throat sinus congestion and pressure runny nose and sneezing (Nighttime only) itching of the nose or throat (Nighttime only) itchy, watery eyes due to hay fever (Nighttime only) helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make cou...
Dosage and administration
do not take more than directed do not take more than 12 caplets in any 24-hour period adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 caplets every 4 hours children under 12 years: do not use
Storage and handling
TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF OUTER PACKAGE IS OPENED OR BLISTER IS TORN OR BROKEN store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F) use by expiration date on package
temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms:
headache
minor aches and pains
nasal congestion
cough
sore throat
sinus congestion and pressure
runny nose and sneezing (Nighttime only)
itching of the nose or throat (Nighttime only)
itchy, watery eyes due to hay fever (Nighttime only)
helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive (Daytime only)
controls cough to help you get to sleep
temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
WARNINGS SECTION
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take
more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours
with other drugs containing acetaminophen
3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:
blisters
rash
skin reddening
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
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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.
if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin (Nighttime only)
Ask a doctor before use if you have
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heart disease
thyroid disease
diabetes
liver disease
high blood pressure
difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland
persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis (Nighttime only)
glaucoma (Nighttime only)
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
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taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
taking sedatives or tranquilizers (Nighttime only)
When using this product
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do not exceed recommended dosage
excitability may occur, especially in children (Nighttime only)
marked drowsiness may occur (Nighttime only)
avoid alcoholic beverages (Nighttime only)
alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness (Nighttime only)
use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery (Nighttime only)
Stop use and ask a doctor if
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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 rash or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition.
If pregnant or breast-feeding,
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ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
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In case of accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Read each section carefully. Do not take DAYTIME and NIGHTTIME products at the same time.
Directions
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION
do not take more than directed
do not take more than 12 caplets in any 24-hour period
adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 caplets every 4 hours
children under 12 years: do not use
Other information
STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION
TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF OUTER PACKAGE IS OPENED OR BLISTER IS TORN OR BROKEN
store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
††This product is not manufactured or distributed by RB Health [US] LLC, owner of the registered trademark Maximum Strength Mucinex® FAST-MAX® Daytime Cold & Flu and Nighttime Cold & Flu. 50844 REV0719A61769401
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