MUCINEX FAST-MAX KICKSTART SEVERE COLD AND FLU - RB Health (US) LLC
- Manufacturer
- RB Health (US) LLC
- Effective date
- 2026-03-11
- Label type
- HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
- Version
- 2
- Source
- weekly-update
- Hydrated at
- 2026-07-17 21:41:51
Label at a glance#
Contacts and useful links#
Label contents#
Full prescribing information#
OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION
Active ingredients
(in each 20 mL)
Day:
Acetaminophen 650mg
Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg
Guaifenesin 400 mg
Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg
Night:
Acetaminophen 650 mg
Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg
Triprolidine HCl 2.5 mg
OTC - PURPOSE SECTION
Day:
Acetaminophen 650mg.................................Pain reliever/fever reducer
Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg.....................................Cough suppressant
Guaifenesin 400 mg..............................................................................Expectorant
Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg..........................................................Nasal decongestant
Night:
Acetaminophen 650 mg............................ ...Pain reliever/fever reducer
Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg....................................Cough suppressant
Triprolidine HCl 2.5 mg................................................Antihistamine
INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION
Uses
Day:
■ temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms:
■ cough ■ nasal congestion ■ minor aches and pains ■ sore throat
■ headache ■ stuffy nose ■ sinus congestion and pressure
■ temporarily reduces fever
■ helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial
passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive
Night:
■ temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms:
■ cough ■ minor aches and pains ■ sore throat
■ headache ■ runny nose ■ sneezing
■ itching of the nose or throat ■ itchy, watery eyes due to hay fever
■ temporarily reduces fever
■ controls cough to help you get to sleep
WARNINGS SECTION
Warnings:
Day:
Liver warning: 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
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
■ 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.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
■ 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 taking the blood thinning drug
warfarin
When using this product do not use more than directed
Stop use and ask a doctor if
■ 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.
Night:
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if
you take:
■ more than 4 doses (80 mL) in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount for this
product
■ with other drugs containing acetaminophen
■ 3 or more alcoholic drinks daily 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
■ 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.
Ask a doctor before use if you have ■ liver disease ■ glaucoma
■ trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
■ a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
■ persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema
■ cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
■ taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
■ taking sedatives or tranquilizers
When using this product ■ do not use more than directed
■ excitability may occur, especially in children
■ marked drowsiness may occur
■ alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
■ avoid alcoholic drinks
■ use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
Stop use and ask a doctor if
■ pain 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.
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION
Directions
Day:
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
■ 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
Night:
■ do not take more than directed (see
Overdose warning)
■ do not take more than 4 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
Day/Night:
■ each 20 mL contains: sodium 12 mg
■ store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
■ do not refrigerate
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health
professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
Overdose warning: 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.
INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION
Inactive ingredients
Day:
ammonium glycyrrhizate, anhydrous citric acid, D&C yellow no.
10, edetate disodium, FD&C blue no. 1, flavors,
glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium
benzoate, sodium citrate, sorbitol, sucralose,
xanthan gum
Night:
ammonium glycyrrhizate, anhydrous citric acid, D&C
yellow no. 10, edetate disodium, FD&C red no.
40, flavor, glycerin (soy), propylene glycol,
purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol
solution, sucralose, xanthan gum
OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION
Questions?
1-866-MUCINEX (1-866-682-4639)
PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
Product Linked Resources#
| Resource | Code type | Value | Equivalent identifiers | Source image |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barcode | EAN-13 | 0363824006031 | GTIN-13: 0363824006031 EAN-13: 0363824006031 GTIN-12: 363824006031 UPC-A: 363824006031 GTIN storage (14 digits): 00363824006031 | 72854-188 back label.jpg |
DailyMed Billing Units#
| Package NDC | Billing unit | Product NDC | DailyMed indexing SPL | SPL version | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72854-138-66 | ML - Milliliter | 72854-138 | 12a5d25f-5889-428e-9341-9b72ca0ba5b2 | 1 | 2024-03-12 |
Products#
Every source-derived product name is available through these pages.
- Mucinex Fast-Max Kickstart Severe Cold and Flu and Mucinex Fast-Max Recharge Nighttime Cold and Flu
- Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan HBr, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine HCl, and Triprolidine HCl
- MUCINEX FAST-MAX KICKSTART SEVERE COLD AND FLU
- acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, guaifenesin, and phenylephrine hydrochloride
- SODIUM CITRATE
- PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
- PHENYLEPHRINE
- PROPYLENE GLYCOL
- ACETAMINOPHEN
- XANTHAN GUM
- DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE
- DEXTROMETHORPHAN
- AMMONIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE
- GLYCERIN
- SODIUM BENZOATE
- SORBITOL
- GUAIFENESIN
- EDETATE DISODIUM
- WATER
- ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID
- D&C YELLOW NO. 10
- FD&C BLUE NO. 1
- SUCRALOSE
- Mucinex Fast-Max Recharge Nighttime Cold and Flu
- acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, triprolidine hydrochloride
- FD&C RED NO. 40
- TRIPROLIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE
- TRIPROLIDINE
NDC Codes#
| Product NDC | Package NDC |
|---|---|
| 72854-188 | 72854-188-26 |
| 72854-138 | 72854-138-66 |
| 72854-167 | 72854-167-66 |
Ingredients#
Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.
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