COLD FLU AND SORE THROAT MAXIMUM STRENGTH- acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hbr, guaifenesin, phenylephrine hcl capsule, liquid filled

Cold Flu and Sore Throat by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

Cold Flu and Sore Throat by is a Otc medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by CVS Pharmacy. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

Drug Details [pdf]

Active ingredients (in each softgel)

Acetaminophen 325 mg 

Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg

Guaifenesin 200 mg

Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg

Purposes

Pain reliever/fever reducer 

Cough suppressant

Expectorant

Nasal decongestant

Uses

• temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms:
  • headache
  • nasal congestion
  • sore throat
  • cough
  • minor aches and pains
  • 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

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

• more than 4,000 of acetaminophen  in 24 hours
• with other drugs containing acetaminophen
• 3 or more alcoholic drinks everyday 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
• diabetes
• high blood pressure
• heart disease
• thyroid
• trouble urinating due to an enlarges 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 rash or headache that lasts

These could be signs of a serious condition.

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.

Directions

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

Other information

• swallow whole: do not crush, chew, or dissolve
• avoid excessive heat
• store between 15-30ºC (59-86ºF)

Inactive ingredients

FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6 gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol, sorbitan, titanium dioxide

Questions or comments?

 Call 1-877-753-3935 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST

Principal Display Panel

Compare to the active ingredients in Maximum Strength Mucinex® FAST-MAX® Cold, Flu, & Sore Throat*

MAXIMUM STRENGTH

Cold, Flu & Sore Throat

ACETAMINOPHEN - 325 mg - Pain reliever ; Fever reducer

DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBr - 10 mg -Cough Suppressant

GUAIFENESIN - 200 mg - Expectorant

PHENYLEPHRINE HCI - 5 mg - Nasal Decongestant

Relieves:

• Cough
• Nasal & chest congestion
• Headache & fever

Soothes cough

Thins & loosens mucus

Ages 12 years & Over

Alcohol Free

LIQUID GELS

(Liquid filled capsules)

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF CARTON IS OPENED OR IF BLISTER UNIT IS TORN, BROKEN OR SHOWS ANY SIGNS OF TAMPERING.

KEEP OUTER CARTON FOR COMPLETE WARNINGS AND PRODUCT INFORMATION.

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by Reckitt Benckiser, distributor of Maximum Strength Mucinex® FAST-MAX® Cold, Flu & Sore Throat.

Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc.

One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895

CVS.com® 1-800-SHOP CVS

Package Label

CVS Health Maximum Strength Cold, Flu & Sore Throat

INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE

COLD FLU AND SORE THROAT  MAXIMUM STRENGTH
acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hbr, guaifenesin, phenylephrine hcl capsule, liquid filled

Product Information
Product Type	HUMAN OTC DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC: 59779-689
Route of Administration	ORAL

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name	Basis of Strength	Strength
ACETAMINOPHEN (UNII: 362O9ITL9D) (ACETAMINOPHEN - UNII:362O9ITL9D)	ACETAMINOPHEN	325 mg
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE (UNII: 9D2RTI9KYH) (DEXTROMETHORPHAN - UNII:7355X3ROTS)	DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE	10 mg
GUAIFENESIN (UNII: 495W7451VQ) (GUAIFENESIN - UNII:495W7451VQ)	GUAIFENESIN	200 mg
PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 04JA59TNSJ) (PHENYLEPHRINE - UNII:1WS297W6MV)	PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE	5 mg

Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name	Strength
GELATIN (UNII: 2G86QN327L)
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)
POVIDONE (UNII: FZ989GH94E)
SORBITAN (UNII: 6O92ICV9RU)
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)
FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 (UNII: H77VEI93A8)
FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)
GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)
PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)
WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)
SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)

Product Characteristics
Color	ORANGE	Score	no score
Shape	CAPSULE	Size	20mm
Flavor		Imprint Code	341
Contains

Packaging
#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
1	NDC: 59779-689-16	16 in 1 CARTON	05/31/2016
1		1 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product

Marketing Information
Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
OTC MONOGRAPH FINAL	part341	05/31/2016

Labeler - CVS Pharmacy (062312574)