MUCINEX FAST-MAX SEVERE COLD

Manufacturer
Reckitt Benckiser LLC
Effective date
2014-09-23
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
2
Source
legacy-cache
Hydrated at
2026-08-02 01:35:03

Label at a glance#

ProductMucinex Fast-Max Day Time Severe Cold and Mucinex Fast-Max Night Time Cold and Flu Maximum Strength
Active ingredientAcetaminophen, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride, Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride
Label structure13 sections

Indications and uses

temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms: cough nasal congestion minor aches and pains sore throat headache runny nose and sneezing (NIGHT TIME only) helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive (DAY TIME only) controls cough to help you get to sleep (NIGHT TIME only) temporarily reduces fever

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 with product dose as follows or as directed by a doctor 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

dosing cup provided each 20 mL contains: sodium 12 mg store between 20-25°C (68-77°F) do not refrigerate

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

Drug Facts

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Active ingredients (in each 20 mL)Purposes
Mucinex FAST-MAX DAY TIME Severe Cold
Acetaminophen 650 mgPain reliever/fever reducer
Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mgCough suppressant
Guaifenesin 400 mgExpectorant
Phenylephrine HCl 10 mgNasal decongestant

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Active ingredients (in each 20 mL)Purposes
Mucinex FAST-MAX NIGHT TIME Cold & Flu
Acetaminophen 650 mgPain reliever/fever reducer
Diphenhydramine HCl 25 mgAntihistamine/cough suppressant
Phenylephrine HCl 10 mgNasal decongestant

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

  • temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms:
    • cough
    • nasal congestion
    • minor aches and pains
    • sore throat
    • headache
    • runny nose and sneezing (NIGHT TIME only)
  • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive (DAY TIME only)
  • controls cough to help you get to sleep (NIGHT TIME only)
  • temporarily reduces fever

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

Liver warning

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

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

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

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

OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION

  • 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 (NIGHT TIME only)
  • 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.
  • for children under 12 years of age

Ask a doctor before use if you have

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

  • liver disease
  • heart disease
  • diabetes
  • high blood pressure
  • thyroid disease
  • glaucoma (NIGHT TIME only)
  • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
  • breathing problems such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis (NIGHT TIME only)
  • 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

OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION

  • taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
  • taking sedatives or tranquilizers (NIGHT TIME only)

When using this product

OTC - WHEN USING SECTION

  • do not use more than directed
  • excitability may occur, especially in children (NIGHT TIME only)
  • marked drowsiness may occur (NIGHT TIME only)
  • alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness (NIGHT TIME only)
  • avoid alcoholic drinks (NIGHT TIME only)
  • be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery (NIGHT TIME only)

Stop use and ask a doctor if

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

  • 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

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

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. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

  • 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 with product
  • dose as follows or as directed by a doctor
  • 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

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

  • dosing cup provided
  • each 20 mL contains: sodium 12 mg
  • store between 20-25°C (68-77°F)
  • do not refrigerate

Inactive ingredients (Mucinex FAST-MAX DAY TIME Severe Cold)

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

anhydrous citric acid, edetate disodium, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, flavors, glycerin, propylene glycol, propyl gallate, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol, sucralose, trisodium citrate dihydrate1, xanthan gum

1 may contain this ingredient

Inactive ingredients (Mucinex FAST-MAX NIGHT TIME Cold & Flu)

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

anhydrous citric acid, edetate disodium, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, flavors, glycerin, propylene glycol, propyl gallate, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol, sucralose, trisodium citrate dihydrate2, xanthan gum

2 may contain this ingredient

Questions?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

1-866-MUCINEX
(1-866-682-4639)

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

Dist. by: Reckitt Benckiser
Parsippany, NJ 07054-0224

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - Kit Carton

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

MAXIMUM STRENGTH*

NDC 63824-526-22

Mucinex®
FAST-MAX ®

DAY TIME
Severe Cold

Acetaminophen • Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer
Dextromethorphan HBr • Cough Suppressant
Guaifenesin • Expectorant
Phenylephrine HCl • Nasal Decongestant

  • Relieves Aches,
    Fever & Sore Throat
  • Controls Cough
  • Relieves Nasal & Chest Congestion
  • Thins & Loosens Mucus

AGE 12+
TWO
– 6 fl oz (180 mL) bottles

 

Mucinex®
FAST-MAX ®

NIGHT TIME
Cold & Flu

Acetaminophen • Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer
Diphenhydramine HCl • Antihistamine/Cough Suppressant
Phenylephrine HCl • Nasal Decongestant

  • Relieves Aches,
    Fever & Sore Throat
  • Controls Cough
  • Relieves Nasal Congestion
  • Relieves Runny Nose & Sneezing

TOTAL – 12 fl oz (360 mL)
AGE 12+

Principal Display Panel - Kit Carton
Principal Display Panel - Kit Carton

FDA-Initiated Inactive NDC Indexing#

DailyMed Billing Units#

Package NDC, Billing unit, Product NDC table
Package NDCBilling unitProduct NDCDailyMed indexing SPLSPL versionEffective
63824-526-22ML - Milliliter63824-526306f820d-c42c-4c07-bcb5-b4ec8d296da612014-04-03
63824-020-66ML - Milliliter63824-020de9e6654-c55e-4964-9fd5-8d838013492a12013-11-04
63824-500-64ML - Milliliter63824-5003ab3e9fc-3066-4d28-8760-56cfa448294e12020-05-08
63824-500-66ML - Milliliter63824-5008925fa43-01b4-4b2c-8dfb-c1e9eab6317812014-04-03

DailyMed Socrata Ingredients#

Ingredient, Type, UNII table
IngredientTypeUNIISPL versionUploaded
AcetaminophenACTIVE INGREDIENT362O9ITL9D2
Dextromethorphan HydrobromideACTIVE INGREDIENT9D2RTI9KYH2
Diphenhydramine HydrochlorideACTIVE INGREDIENTTC2D6JAD402
GuaifenesinACTIVE INGREDIENT495W7451VQ2
Phenylephrine HydrochlorideACTIVE INGREDIENT04JA59TNSJ2
AcetaminophenACTIVE MOIETY362O9ITL9D2
DextromethorphanACTIVE MOIETY7355X3ROTS2
DiphenhydramineACTIVE MOIETY8GTS82S83M2
GuaifenesinACTIVE MOIETY495W7451VQ2
PhenylephrineACTIVE MOIETY1WS297W6MV2
anhydrous citric acidINACTIVE INGREDIENTXF417D3PSL2
edetate disodiumINACTIVE INGREDIENT7FLD91C86K2
FD&C blue no. 1INACTIVE INGREDIENTH3R47K3TBD2
FD&C red no. 40INACTIVE INGREDIENTWZB9127XOA2
glycerinINACTIVE INGREDIENTPDC6A3C0OX2
propyl gallateINACTIVE INGREDIENT8D4SNN7V922
propylene glycolINACTIVE INGREDIENT6DC9Q167V32
sodium benzoateINACTIVE INGREDIENTOJ245FE5EU2
sorbitolINACTIVE INGREDIENT506T60A25R2
sucraloseINACTIVE INGREDIENT96K6UQ3ZD42
trisodium citrate dihydrateINACTIVE INGREDIENTB22547B95K2
waterINACTIVE INGREDIENT059QF0KO0R2
xanthan gumINACTIVE INGREDIENTTTV12P4NEE2

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
63824-52663824-526-22
63824-02063824-020-66
63824-50063824-500-66

Ingredients#

Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.

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Inactive ingredient matches#

Inactive Ingredient Database values describe FDA-listed use contexts. The match method and ambiguity count are shown because ingredient names, routes, and dosage forms are not always unique. Browse recovered IID releases and source provenance.

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glycerinGLYCERINPDC6A3C0OXOINTMENT / TOPICALNAExact identifier — unii candidate
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glycerinGLYCERINPDC6A3C0OXTABLET, FILM COATED / ORAL1.55 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
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anhydrous citric acidANHYDROUS CITRIC ACIDXF417D3PSLCAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED / ORAL360 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
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xanthan gumXANTHAN GUMTTV12P4NEELOTION / TOPICAL0.3 %w/vExact identifier — unii candidate
29 equally ranked IID candidates
glycerinGLYCERINPDC6A3C0OXDOUCHE / VAGINAL1 %w/wExact identifier — unii candidate
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xanthan gumXANTHAN GUMTTV12P4NEESUSPENSION / TOPICAL0.11 %w/vExact identifier — unii candidate
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propylene glycolPROPYLENE GLYCOL6DC9Q167V3LIQUID / ORAL29008 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
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edetate disodiumEDETATE DISODIUM7FLD91C86KSPRAY / RESPIRATORY (INHALATION)0.05 %w/wExact identifier — unii candidate
77 equally ranked IID candidates
glycerinGLYCERINPDC6A3C0OXCLOTH / TOPICAL0.05 mg/mgExact identifier — unii candidate
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glycerinGLYCERINPDC6A3C0OXINJECTION, SOLUTION / INTRAVENOUS15 %w/vExact identifier — unii candidate
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glycerinGLYCERINPDC6A3C0OXPASTE / DENTAL20 %w/wExact identifier — unii candidate
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glycerinGLYCERINPDC6A3C0OXINJECTION, POWDER, LYOPHILIZED, FOR SOLUTION / INTRAVENOUS225 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
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glycerinGLYCERINPDC6A3C0OXSHAMPOO / TOPICAL5 %w/wExact identifier — unii candidate
75 equally ranked IID candidates
propylene glycolPROPYLENE GLYCOL6DC9Q167V3TABLET, FILM COATED / ORAL96 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
81 equally ranked IID candidates
edetate disodiumEDETATE DISODIUM7FLD91C86KEMULSION / TOPICAL0.11 %w/wExact identifier — unii candidate
77 equally ranked IID candidates
trisodium citrate dihydrateTRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATEB22547B95KINJECTION, SOLUTION / INTRA-ARTICULAR25 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
47 equally ranked IID candidates
sodium benzoateSODIUM BENZOATEOJ245FE5EUTABLET / ORAL30 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
35 equally ranked IID candidates
glycerinGLYCERINPDC6A3C0OXINJECTION, SOLUTION / INTRAMUSCULAR15 %w/vExact identifier — unii candidate
75 equally ranked IID candidates
propylene glycolPROPYLENE GLYCOL6DC9Q167V3CAPSULE, COATED / ORAL25 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
81 equally ranked IID candidates
sorbitolSORBITOL506T60A25RTABLET, CHEWABLE / ORAL3555 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
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edetate disodiumEDETATE DISODIUM7FLD91C86KSHAMPOO, SUSPENSION / TOPICAL1 %w/wExact identifier — unii candidate
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FD&C blue no. 1FD&C BLUE NO. 1H3R47K3TBDCAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE / ORAL1 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
37 equally ranked IID candidates
anhydrous citric acidANHYDROUS CITRIC ACIDXF417D3PSLCONCENTRATE / ORAL84 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
61 equally ranked IID candidates
trisodium citrate dihydrateTRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATEB22547B95KINJECTION, SOLUTION / INTRAMUSCULAR1188 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
47 equally ranked IID candidates
glycerinGLYCERINPDC6A3C0OXSUSPENSION, EXTENDED RELEASE / ORAL2000 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
75 equally ranked IID candidates
edetate disodiumEDETATE DISODIUM7FLD91C86KINJECTION, SUSPENSION / INTRAMUSCULAR1 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
77 equally ranked IID candidates
trisodium citrate dihydrateTRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATEB22547B95KSOLUTION / RECTAL773 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
47 equally ranked IID candidates
anhydrous citric acidANHYDROUS CITRIC ACIDXF417D3PSLSOLUTION / TOPICAL4.35 %w/vExact identifier — unii candidate
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trisodium citrate dihydrateTRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATEB22547B95KSOLUTION / INTRAVENOUS41 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
47 equally ranked IID candidates
xanthan gumXANTHAN GUMTTV12P4NEEPOWDER, FOR SOLUTION / ORAL10 mg/5mlExact identifier — unii candidate
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FD&C red no. 40FD&C RED NO. 40WZB9127XOASUSPENSION / ORAL100 mg/5mlExact identifier — unii candidate
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propylene glycolPROPYLENE GLYCOL6DC9Q167V3SUSPENSION/ DROPS / OPHTHALMIC0.75 %w/vExact identifier — unii candidate
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sodium benzoateSODIUM BENZOATEOJ245FE5EUINJECTION, EMULSION / INTRAVENOUS0.1 %w/vExact identifier — unii candidate
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anhydrous citric acidANHYDROUS CITRIC ACIDXF417D3PSLSOLUTION / RESPIRATORY (INHALATION)5 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
61 equally ranked IID candidates
anhydrous citric acidANHYDROUS CITRIC ACIDXF417D3PSLINJECTION / SUBCUTANEOUS101 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
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trisodium citrate dihydrateTRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATEB22547B95KGRANULE, FOR SUSPENSION / ORAL4950 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
47 equally ranked IID candidates
sorbitolSORBITOL506T60A25RPOWDER / ORAL36000 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
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edetate disodiumEDETATE DISODIUM7FLD91C86KINJECTION / SUBCUTANEOUS6 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
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edetate disodiumEDETATE DISODIUM7FLD91C86KSUSPENSION / RESPIRATORY (INHALATION)0.01 %w/vExact identifier — unii candidate
77 equally ranked IID candidates
trisodium citrate dihydrateTRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATEB22547B95KTABLET, FILM COATED, EXTENDED RELEASE / ORAL200 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
47 equally ranked IID candidates
propylene glycolPROPYLENE GLYCOL6DC9Q167V3EMULSION / TOPICAL8 %w/wExact identifier — unii candidate
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glycerinGLYCERINPDC6A3C0OXSOLUTION / OPHTHALMIC6 %w/vExact identifier — unii candidate
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sorbitolSORBITOL506T60A25RSOLUTION / ORAL29268 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
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sucraloseSUCRALOSE96K6UQ3ZD4TABLET, CHEWABLE / ORAL28 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
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FD&C blue no. 1FD&C BLUE NO. 1H3R47K3TBDCAPSULE, DELAYED RELEASE PELLETS / ORAL0.01 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
37 equally ranked IID candidates
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61 equally ranked IID candidates
FD&C blue no. 1FD&C BLUE NO. 1H3R47K3TBDTABLET / SUBLINGUAL0.03 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
37 equally ranked IID candidates
trisodium citrate dihydrateTRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATEB22547B95KSUSPENSION / RESPIRATORY (INHALATION)2 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
47 equally ranked IID candidates
trisodium citrate dihydrateTRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATEB22547B95KCONCENTRATE / ORAL104 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
47 equally ranked IID candidates
sucraloseSUCRALOSE96K6UQ3ZD4SUSPENSION, EXTENDED RELEASE / ORAL16 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
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