ProductMucinex Fast-Max Severe Congestion and Cough Maximum Strength
Active ingredientDEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, GUAIFENESIN
Label structure10 sections
Indications and uses
Uses: ■ helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive Temporarily relieves: ■ cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with the common cold or inhaled irritants ■ the intensity of coughing ■ the impulse to cough to help you get to sleep
Dosage and administration
■ do not take more than 12 capsules in any 24-hour period ■ adults and children 12 years of age and over: take 2 capsules every 4 hours ■ children under 12 years of age: do not use
■ helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial
secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of
bothersome mucus and make coughs more
productive
Temporarily relieves:
■ cough due to minor throat and bronchial
irritation as may occur with the common cold or
inhaled irritants
■ the intensity of coughing
■ the impulse to cough to help you get to sleep
WARNINGS SECTION
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.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
■ persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with
smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
■ cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
When using this product do not use more than directed
Stop use and ask a doctor if
■ cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or
occurs with fever, 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.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a
Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION
■ do not take more than 12 capsules in any
24-hour period
■ adults and children 12 years of age and over:
take 2 capsules every 4 hours
■ children under 12 years of age: do not use
OTHER SAFETY INFORMATION
■ store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
■ avoid excessive heat
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