Mucinex Fast-Max

Manufacturer
Reckitt Benckiser LLC
Effective date
2016-05-02
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
1
Source
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Hydrated at
2026-08-02 01:25:34

Label at a glance#

ProductMucinex Fast-Max Night Time Cold and Flu Clear and Cool
Active ingredientACETAMINOPHEN, DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Label structure10 sections

Indications and uses

temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms: cough nasal congestion minor aches and pains sore throat headache runny nose sneezing temporarily reduces fever controls cough to help you get to sleep

Dosage and administration

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 older; 20 mL in dosing cup provided every 4 hours children under 12 years of age: do not use

Storage and handling

each 20 mL contains: sodium 9 mg store between 20-25°C (68-77°F) dosing cup provided do not refrigerate

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

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Drug Facts

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Active ingredients (in each 20 mL)Purposes
Acetaminophen 650 mgPain reliever/fever reducer
Diphenhydramine HCl 25 mgAntihistamine/cough suppressant
Phenylephrine HCl 10 mgNasal decongestant

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

  • temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms:
    • cough
    • nasal congestion
    • minor aches and pains
    • sore throat
    • headache
    • runny nose
    • sneezing
  • 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 6 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
  • with other drugs containing acetaminophen
  • 3 or more alcoholic drinks daily while using the 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

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  • with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
  • with any other drug containing diphenhydramine, even one used on the skin
  • 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

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  • liver disease
  • heart disease
  • diabetes
  • high blood pressure
  • thyroid disease
  • glaucoma
  • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
  • breathing problems 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

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  • taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
  • taking sedatives or tranquilizers

When using this product

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  • 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
  • be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery

Stop use and ask a doctor if

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  • 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

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ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children

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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

  • 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 older; 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 9 mg
  • store between 20-25°C (68-77°F)
  • dosing cup provided
  • do not refrigerate

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

anhydrous citric acid, D&C yellow no.10, edetate disodium, FD&C blue no.1, flavors, glycerin, propyl gallate, propylene glycol, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sorbitol, sucralose, water, xantham gum

Questions?

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

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

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 180 mL Bottle Label

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

NDC 63824-510-66

MAXIMUM STRENGTH*

Mucinex®
FAST-MAX®

NIGHT TIME
COLD & FLU

CLEAR & COOL™

Acetaminophen – Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer
Diphenhydramine HCl - Antihistamine/Cough Suppressant
Phenylephrine HCl – Nasal Decongestant

  • Relieves Aches, Fever & Sore Throat
  • Controls Cough
  • Relieves Nasal Congestion
  • Relieves Runny Nose & Sneezing

6 FL OZ (180mL)
FOR AGES 12+

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 180 mL Bottle Label
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 180 mL Bottle Label

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