Drug Facts

Manufacturer
EQUATE (Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.) (see also WAL-MART INC)
Effective date
2026-09-23
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
5
Source
daily-update
Hydrated at
2026-09-25 02:01:22

Label at a glance#

ProductMucus Relief Cold Flu and Sore Throat Maximum Strength
Active ingredientDEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, ACETAMINOPHEN, GUAIFENESIN, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Label structure10 sections

Indications and uses

temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms: sinus congestion and pressure minor aches and pains nasal congestion cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation sore throat headache temporarily reduces fever 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 6 doses in any 24-hour period measue only with dosing cup provided. Do not use any other dosing device. keep dosing cup with product mL = milliliter dose as follows or as directed by a doctor adults and children 12 years of age and older: 20 mL every 4 hours while symptoms last children under 12 years of age: do not use

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

Active ingredients (in each 20 mL)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Acetaminophen 650 mg 

Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg

Guaifenesin 400 mg

Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg

Purposes

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Pain reliever/fever reducer 

Cough suppressant

Expectorant

Nasal decongestant

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

  • temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms:
    • sinus congestion and pressure
    • minor aches and pains
    • nasal congestion
    • cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
    • sore throat
    • headache
  • temporarily reduces fever
  • 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 warnings: 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 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

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.
  • for children under 12 years of age
  • 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

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

  • liver disease
  • heart disease
  • diabetes
  • thyroid disease
  • high blood pressure
  • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema
  • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
  • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland

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 headache that lasts.

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: Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause liver damage. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) 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
  • measue only with dosing cup provided. Do not use any other dosing device.
  • keep dosing cup with product
  • mL = milliliter
  • dose as follows or as directed by a doctor
  • adults and children 12 years of age and older: 20 mL every 4 hours while symptoms last
  • children under 12 years of age: do not use

Other information

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

  • each 20 mL contains: sodium 12 mg
  • store between 20-25ºC (68-77ºF). Do not refrigerate.

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

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

Questions or comments?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

Call 1-888-287-1915

Principal Display Panel

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Compare to Maximum Strength Mucinex® Fast-Max® Cold, Flu, & Sore Throat active ingredients*

Cold, Flu & Sore Throat

Acetaminophen - Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer

Dextromethorphan HBr - Cough Suppressant

Guaifenesin -  Expectorant

Phenylephrine HCI - Nasal Decongestant

MAXIMUM STRENGTH

Multi-Symptom Relief

  • Controls cough, thins & loosens mucus
  • Relieves nasal & chest congestion
  • Relieves sinus pressure & congestion
  • Relieves body pain, headache, fever & sore throat

For Ages 12+

FL OZ (mL)

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

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SAFETY SEAL AROUND OR UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING.

DISTRIBUTED BY: Walmart Inc.,

Bentonville, AR 72716

Package Label

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

EQUATE Cold Flu & Sore Throat Maximum Strength
EQUATE Cold Flu & Sore Throat Maximum Strength

Product Linked Resources#

Resource, Code type, Value table
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EAN-13: 0681131276689
GTIN-12: 681131276689
UPC-A: 681131276689
GTIN storage (14 digits): 00681131276689
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Product NDCPackage NDC
49035-33649035-336-06

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