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Mucinex® FreeFrom Cold & Flu Daytime and Mucinex FreeFrom Cold & Flu Nighttime

Manufacturer
RB Health (US) LLC
Effective date
2023-09-27
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
3
Source
legacy-cache
Hydrated at
2026-08-01 21:25:38

Label at a glance#

ProductMucinex FreeFrom Cold and Flu Daytime and Mucinex FreeFrom Cold and Flu Nighttime
Active ingredientACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, GUAIFENESIN, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE, TRIPROLIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Label structure12 sections

Indications and uses

MUCINEX FREE FROM COLD & FLU DAYTIME 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 MUCINEX FREE FROM COLD & FLU NIGHTTIME tempora...

Dosage and administration

MUCINEX FREE FROM COLD & FLU DAYTIME 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 MUCINEX FREE FROM ...

Storage and handling

each 20 mL contains: sodium 12 mg (Daytime only) and sodium 12 mg (Nighttime only) store at 20-25°C (68-77°F) do not refrigerate

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Full prescribing information#

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Drug Facts

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Active ingredients (in each 20 mL)Purposes
Mucinex FREEFROM Cold & Flu Daytime
Acetaminophen 650 mgPain reliever/fever reducer
Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mgCough suppressant
Guaifenesin 400 mgExpectorant
Phenylephrine HCl 10 mgNasal decongestant

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Active ingredients (in each 20 mL)Purposes
Mucinex FREEFROM Cold & Flu Nighttime
Acetaminophen 650 mgPain reliever/fever reducer
Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mgCough suppressant
Phenylephrine HCl 10 mgNasal decongestant
Triprolidine HCl 2.5 mgAntihistamine

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

MUCINEX FREEFROM COLD & FLU DAYTIME

  • 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

MUCINEX FREEFROM COLD & FLU NIGHTTIME

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

WARNINGS SECTION

Liver warning

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

  • more than 4000 mg 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

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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

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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.

Ask a doctor before use if you have

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

  • liver disease
  • heart disease
  • diabetes
  • high blood pressure
  • thyroid disease
  • glaucoma (Nighttime only)
  • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
  • a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis (Nighttime only)
  • 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
  • taking sedatives or tranquilizers (Nighttime only)

When using this product

OTC - WHEN USING SECTION

  • do not use more than directed
  • excitability may occur, especially in children (Nighttime only)
  • marked drowsiness may occur (Nighttime only)
  • alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness (Nighttime only)
  • avoid alcoholic drinks (Nighttime only)
  • use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery (Nighttime only)

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 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

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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

MUCINEX FREEFROM COLD & FLU DAYTIME

  • 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

MUCINEX FREEFROM COLD & FLU NIGHTTIME

  • 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 information

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

  • each 20 mL contains: sodium 12 mg (Daytime only)and sodium 12 mg (Nighttime only)
  • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
  • do not refrigerate

Inactive ingredients (Mucinex FREEFROM Cold & Flu Daytime)

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

ammonium glycyrrhizate, anhydrous citric acid, cochineal carmine, edetate disodium, flavors, glycerin (soy), maltodextrin, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol, sucralose, xanthan gum

Inactive ingredients (Mucinex FREEFROM Cold & Flu Nighttime)

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

ammonium glycyrrhizate, anhydrous citric acid, cochineal carmine, edetate disodium, flavors, glycerin (soy), maltodextrin, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol, sucralose, xanthan gum

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: RB Health (US)
Parsippany, NJ 07054-0224

Made in Mexico

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - Kit Carton

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

NDC 63824-940-26

Mucinex®

FREEFROM

COLD & FLU
DAYTIME

ACETAMINOPHEN – PAIN RELIEVER/FEVER REDUCER
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBr – COUGH SUPPRESSANT
GUAIFENESIN – EXPECTORANT
PHENYLEPHRINE HCl – NASAL DECONGESTANT

COLD & FLU
NIGHTTIME

ACETAMINOPHEN – PAIN RELIEVER/FEVER REDUCER
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBr – COUGH SUPPRESSANT
PHENYLEPHRINE HCl – NASAL DECONGESTANT
TRIPROLIDINE HCl – ANTIHISTAMINE

FREEFROM
ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, COLORS, & DYES • ALCOHOL & SUGAR

ELDERBERRY
& CHERRY NATURAL FLAVOR

FOR AGES 12+
TWO - 6 FL OZ (180 mL) BOTTLES
TOTAL - 12 FL OZ (360 mL)
FOR AGES 12+

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - Kit Carton
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - Kit Carton

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
63824-94063824-940-26

Ingredients#

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Name, UNII, Kind table
NameUNIIKind
AMMONIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE3VRD35U26CIACT
ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACIDXF417D3PSLIACT
CARMINIC ACIDCID8Z8N95NIACT
EDETATE DISODIUM7FLD91C86KIACT
MALTODEXTRIN7CVR7L4A2DIACT
PROPYLENE GLYCOL6DC9Q167V3IACT
WATER059QF0KO0RIACT
SODIUM BENZOATEOJ245FE5EUIACT
SORBITOL506T60A25RIACT
SUCRALOSE96K6UQ3ZD4IACT
XANTHAN GUMTTV12P4NEEIACT
ACETAMINOPHEN362O9ITL9DACTIB
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE9D2RTI9KYHACTIB
GUAIFENESIN495W7451VQACTIB
PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE04JA59TNSJACTIB
AMMONIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE3VRD35U26CIACT
ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACIDXF417D3PSLIACT
CARMINIC ACIDCID8Z8N95NIACT
EDETATE DISODIUM7FLD91C86KIACT
MALTODEXTRIN7CVR7L4A2DIACT
PROPYLENE GLYCOL6DC9Q167V3IACT
WATER059QF0KO0RIACT
SODIUM BENZOATEOJ245FE5EUIACT
SORBITOL506T60A25RIACT
SUCRALOSE96K6UQ3ZD4IACT
XANTHAN GUMTTV12P4NEEIACT
ACETAMINOPHEN362O9ITL9DACTIB
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE9D2RTI9KYHACTIB
PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE04JA59TNSJACTIB
TRIPROLIDINE HYDROCHLORIDEYAN7R5L890ACTIB

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