ProductMucinex Fast-Max Kickstart Severe Congestion and Cough Maximum Strength
Active ingredientDEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, GUAIFENESIN
Label structure11 sections
Indications and 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 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
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
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.
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.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a
Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION
■ 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 SAFETY INFORMATION
Other information
■ each 20 mL contains: sodium 9 mg
■ store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
■ do not refrigerate
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