Mucinex Sinus-Max Severe Congestion Relief

Manufacturer
Reckitt Benckiser LLC
Effective date
2015-07-02
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
1
Source
legacy-cache
Hydrated at
2026-08-02 01:31:16

Label at a glance#

ProductMucinex Sinus-Max Severe Congestion Relief Maximum Strength
Active ingredientAcetaminophen, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride
Label structure10 sections

Indications and uses

temporarily relieves: nasal congestion headache minor aches and pains sinus congestion and pressure temporarily promotes nasal and/or sinus drainage 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 12 caplets in any 24-hour period adults and children 12 years of age and older: take 2 caplets every 4 hours children under 12 years of age: do not use

Storage and handling

store between 20-25°C (68-77°F)

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

Drug Facts

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Active ingredients (in each caplet)Purposes
Acetaminophen 325 mgPain reliever
Guaifenesin 200 mgExpectorant
Phenylephrine HCl 5 mgNasal decongestant

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

  • temporarily relieves:
    • nasal congestion
    • headache
    • minor aches and pains
    • sinus congestion and pressure
  • temporarily promotes nasal and/or sinus drainage
  • 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

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take:

  • more than 12 caplets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
  • with other drugs containing acetaminophen
  • 3 or more alcoholic drinks daily while using this product

OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION

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.

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

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)

OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin.

OTC - WHEN USING SECTION

When using this product do not use more than directed.

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

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.

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 12 caplets in any 24-hour period
  • adults and children 12 years of age and older: take 2 caplets every 4 hours
  • children under 12 years of age: do not use

Other information

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

  • store between 20-25°C (68-77°F)

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

corn starch, crospovidone, FD&C red #40 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, silicon dioxide, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide

Questions?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

1-866-MUCINEX (1-866-682-4639) You may also report side effects to this phone number.

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

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

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 20 Caplet Blisterpack Carton

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

MAXIMUM STRENGTH*
NDC 63824-206-20

Mucinex®
SINUS-MAX®

Severe Congestion Relief
Acetaminophen
-Pain Reliever • Guaifenesin-Expectorant
Phenylephrine HCl-Nasal Decongestant

  • Clears Sinus Congestion
  • Relieves Headache
  • Thins & Loosens Mucus

For Ages 12+
20

CAPLETS

Principal Display Panel - 20 Caplet Blisterpack Carton
Principal Display Panel - 20 Caplet Blisterpack Carton

FDA-Initiated Inactive NDC Indexing#

DailyMed Socrata Ingredients#

Ingredient, Type, UNII table
IngredientTypeUNIISPL versionUploaded
AcetaminophenACTIVE INGREDIENT362O9ITL9D1
GuaifenesinACTIVE INGREDIENT495W7451VQ1
Phenylephrine HydrochlorideACTIVE INGREDIENT04JA59TNSJ1
AcetaminophenACTIVE MOIETY362O9ITL9D1
GuaifenesinACTIVE MOIETY495W7451VQ1
PhenylephrineACTIVE MOIETY1WS297W6MV1
ALUMINUM OXIDEINACTIVE INGREDIENTLMI26O69331
CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINEINACTIVE INGREDIENTOP1R32D61U1
CROSPOVIDONEINACTIVE INGREDIENT68401960MK1
FD&C RED NO. 40INACTIVE INGREDIENTWZB9127XOA1
FD&C YELLOW NO. 6INACTIVE INGREDIENTH77VEI93A81
MAGNESIUM STEARATEINACTIVE INGREDIENT70097M6I301
MALTODEXTRININACTIVE INGREDIENT7CVR7L4A2D1
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOLSINACTIVE INGREDIENT3WJQ0SDW1A1
POLYVINYL ALCOHOLINACTIVE INGREDIENT532B59J9901
POVIDONESINACTIVE INGREDIENTFZ989GH94E1
SILICON DIOXIDEINACTIVE INGREDIENTETJ7Z6XBU41
STARCH, CORNINACTIVE INGREDIENTO8232NY3SJ1
STEARIC ACIDINACTIVE INGREDIENT4ELV7Z65AP1
TALCINACTIVE INGREDIENT7SEV7J4R1U1
TITANIUM DIOXIDEINACTIVE INGREDIENT15FIX9V2JP1

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
63824-20663824-206-20

Ingredients#

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Inactive ingredient matches#

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