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Maximum Strength Severe Congestion Relief

Manufacturer
Walgreens | Spirit Pharmaceuticals LLC | MEDGEL PVT LTD
Effective date
2020-04-10
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
3
Source
legacy-cache
Hydrated at
2026-08-01 23:36:35

Label at a glance#

ProductMaximum Strength Severe Congestion Relief
Active ingredientACETAMINOPHEN, GUAIFENESIN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Label structure9 sections

Indications and uses

temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms: nasal congestion sinus congestion & pressure cough due to minor throat & bronchial irritation minor aches & pains headache fever sore throat reduces swelling of nasal passages temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose promotes nasal and/or sinus drainage helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersom...

Dosage and administration

take only as directed - see Overdose warning do not exceed 4 doses per 24 hours adults & children 12 years & over 2 softgels with water every 4 hours children 4 to under 12 years ask a doctor children under 4 years do not use when using other Nighttime or Daytime products, carefully read each label to ensure correct dosing

Storage and handling

store between 20-25 0 C avoid excessive heat

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

Drug Facts

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Active ingredients (in each softgel)Purpose
Acetaminophen 325 mgPain reliever
Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mgCough suppressant
Guaifenesin 200 mgExpectorant
Phenylephrine HCl 5 mgNasal decongestant

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

  • temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms:
  • nasal congestion
  • sinus congestion & pressure
  • cough due to minor throat & bronchial irritation
  • minor aches & pains
  • headache
  • fever
  • sore throat
  • reduces swelling of nasal passages
  • temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose
  • 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 softgels in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount for this product
  • with other drugs containing acetaminophen
  • 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product

Allergy Alert

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

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.

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

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.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

  • you get nervous, dizzy or sleepless
  • 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.

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 directed can cause serious health problems. 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

adults & children 12 years & over2 softgels with water every 4 hours
children 4 to under 12 yearsask a doctor
children under 4 yearsdo not use
  • when using other Nighttime or Daytime products, carefully read each label to ensure correct dosing

Other information

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

  • store between 20-25 0C
  • avoid excessive heat

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

FD&C Red #40, FD&C Yellow # 6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol sorbitan solution, titanium dioxide

Questions or comments?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

Call toll free: 1-888-333-9792

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Walgreens Maxium Strength Severe Congestion Relief

Compare to MUCINEX® SINUS-MAX® Severe

Congestion Relief active ingredients††

ACETAMINOPHEN/PAIN RELIEVER

DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBr/ COUGH SUPPRESSANT

GUAIFENESIN/ EXPECTORANT

PHENYLEPHRINE HCL/NASAL DECONGESTANT

DISSOLVES QUICKLY

MAXIMUM STRENGTH

Relieves Sinus Congestion, Thins and Loosens Mucus, Relieves Headache, Controls Cough

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SOFTGELS

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FDA-Initiated Inactive NDC Indexing#

NDC, Effective, Action table
NDCEffectiveActionDocumentIndexing SPLRelated label
0363-5554-162022-02-21C16284748780-1d6a99b39-888c-a426-e053-dadaa90af4c2Maximum Strength Severe Congestion Relief
0363-5554-162022-01-28C16284748780-1d6a99b39-888c-a426-e053-dadaa90af4c2Maximum Strength Severe Congestion Relief

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
0363-55540363-5554-16

Ingredients#

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Name, UNII, Kind table
NameUNIIKind
FD&C RED NO. 40WZB9127XOAIACT
FD&C YELLOW NO. 6H77VEI93A8IACT
GELATIN2G86QN327LIACT
GLYCERINPDC6A3C0OXIACT
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 400B697894SGQIACT
POVIDONE K30U725QWY32XIACT
PROPYLENE GLYCOL6DC9Q167V3IACT
WATER059QF0KO0RIACT
TITANIUM DIOXIDE15FIX9V2JPIACT
ACETAMINOPHEN362O9ITL9DACTIB
GUAIFENESIN495W7451VQACTIB
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE9D2RTI9KYHACTIB
PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE04JA59TNSJACTIB

Source Document#

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