Leader Mucus Relief Cold Flu and Sore Throat

Manufacturer
Cardinal Health
Effective date
2019-01-03
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
3
Source
legacy-cache
Hydrated at
2026-08-02 00:34:57

Label at a glance#

ProductLeader Mucus Relief Cold Flu and Sore Throat
Active ingredientACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, GUAIFENESIN, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Label structure9 sections

Indications and uses

• temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms: • nasal congestion • cough • minor aches and pains • sore throat • headache • temporarily reduces fever • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive

Dosage and administration

• do not take more than directed (see overdose warning) • do not take more than 10 caplets in any 24-hour period • adults and children 12 years and older: take 2 caplets every 4 hours • children under 12 years of age: do not use

Storage and handling

• each caplet contains: sodium 4 mg • do not use if blister unit is broken or torn • store at 20-25 ° C (68-77 ° F)

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

Active ingredients (in each caplet)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Acetaminophen 325 mg

Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg

Guaifenesin 200 mg

Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Cough suppressant

Expectorant

Nasal decongestant

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

  • temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms:
  • nasal congestion
  • cough
  • minor aches and pains
  • sore throat
  • headache
  • temporarily reduces fever
  • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive

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:

  • 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

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.
  • 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

Ask a doctor before use if you have

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

  • liver disease
  • heart disease
  • diabetes
  • high blood pressure
  • thyroid disease
  • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
  • 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

When using this product

OTC - WHEN USING SECTION

do not use more than directed

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 rash or persistent headache.

These could be signs of a serious condition.

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

Overdose warning: 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

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

  • do not take more than directed (see overdose warning)
  • do not take more than 10 caplets in any 24-hour period
  • adults and children 12 years and older: take 2 caplets every 4 hours
  • children under 12 years of age: do not use

Other information

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

  • each caplet contains: sodium 4 mg
  • do not use if blister unit is broken or torn
  • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)

Inactive Ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, FD&C blue #1 aluminum lake, FD&C blue #2 aluminum lake, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, silicon dioxide, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide

Questions or comments?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

1-800-719-9260

Package/Label Principal Display Panel

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Maximum Strength

Mucus Relief

Cold, Flu & Sore Throat

Acetaminophen | Dextromethorphan HBr

Guaifenesin | Phenylephrine HCI

Pain Reliever / Fever Reducer | Cough Suppressant

Expectorant | Nasal Decongestant

Relieves Headache, Fever & Sore Throat

COMPARE TO MUCINEX® FAST-MAX® COLD, FLU & SORE THROAT active ingredients

Controls Cough

Relieves Nasal & Chest Congestion

Things & Loosens Mucus

For Ages 12+

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DailyMed Billing Units#

Package NDC, Billing unit, Product NDC table
Package NDCBilling unitProduct NDCDailyMed indexing SPLSPL versionEffective
70000-0284-2EA - Each70000-0284280b6253-9beb-46a0-be1c-3d2eca69e4fa12018-08-13

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
70000-028470000-0284-1, 70000-0284-2

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