Mucinex Fast-Max Severe Congestion and Cough

Manufacturer
RB Health (US) LLC
Effective date
2018-12-19
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
4
Source
legacy-cache
Hydrated at
2026-08-02 00:40:02

Label at a glance#

ProductMucinex Fast-Max Day Time Severe Congestion and Cough and Mucinex Fast-Max Night Time Cold and Flu Maximum Strength
Active ingredientDextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride, Acetaminophen, Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride
Label structure11 sections

Indications and uses

temporarily relieves (Day Time only) : cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with the common cold or inhaled irritants the intensity of coughing the impulse to cough to help you get to sleep nasal congestion due to a cold helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive (Day Time only) temporaril...

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 mL = milliliter adults and children 12 years 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 14 mg (DAY TIME only) and sodium 12 mg (NIGHT TIME only) do not refrigerate store between 20-25 ° C (68-77 ° F) dosing cup provided

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

Drug Facts

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Active ingredients (in each 20 mL)
Mucinex FAST-MAX Day Time Severe Congestion & Cough
Purposes
Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mgCough suppressant
Guaifenesin 400 mgExpectorant
Phenylephrine HCl 10 mgNasal decongestant
Active ingredients (in each 20 mL)Purposes
Mucinex FAST-MAX Night Time Cold & Flu
Acetaminophen 650 mgPain reliever/fever reducer
Diphenhydramine HCl 25 mgAntihistamine/cough suppressant
Phenylephrine HCl 10 mgNasal decongestant

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

  • temporarily relieves (Day Time only):
    • cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with the common cold or inhaled irritants
    • the intensity of coughing
    • the impulse to cough to help you get to sleep
    • nasal congestion due to a cold
  • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive (Day Time only)
  • temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms (Night Time only)
    • nasal congestion
    • minor aches and pains
    • headache
    • cough
    • sore throat
    • runny nose and sneezing
  • temporarily reduces fever (Night Time only)
  • controls cough to help you get to sleep

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

Liver warning (Night Time only)

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

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 this product

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

Sore throat warning (Night Time only): 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. (Night Time only)
  • with any other drug containing diphenhydramine, even one used on the skin (Night Time only)
  • 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.
  • for children under 12 years of age

Ask a doctor before use if you have

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

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

OTC - WHEN USING SECTION

When using this product do not use more than directed.

In addition, for Night Time only:

  • 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

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

  • nervousness, dizziness or sleeplessness occur
  • symptoms do not get better within 7 days or occur with fever (Day Time only)
  • pain, nasal congestion, or cough gets worse, or lasts more than 7 days (Night Time only)
  • fever gets worse, or lasts more than 3 days (Night Time only)
  • redness or swelling is present (Night Time only)
  • new symptoms occur (Night Time only)
  • 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. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Overdose warning (Night Time only)

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause liver damage. 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
  • mL = milliliter
  • adults and children 12 years 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 14 mg (DAY TIME only) and sodium 12 mg (NIGHT TIME only)
  • do not refrigerate
  • store between 20-25°C (68-77°F)
  • dosing cup provided

Inactive ingredients (Day Time)

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

anhydrous citric acid, edetate disodium, FD&C Blue #1, FD&C Red #40, flavors, glycerin, propyl gallate, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol, sucralose, trisodium citrate dihydrate1, xanthan gum

1 may contain this ingredient

Inactive ingredients (Night Time)

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

anhydrous citric acid, edetate disodium, FD&C Blue #1, FD&C Red #40, flavors, glycerin, propyl gallate, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol, sucralose, trisodium citrate dihydrate2, xanthan gum

2 may contain this ingredient

Questions?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

1-866-MUCINEX
(1-866-682-4639)

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

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

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - Kit Carton

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

NDC 63824-528-22

MAXIMUM STRENGTH*

Mucinex®
FAST-MAX ®

DAY TIME
Severe Congestion
& Cough

Dextromethorphan HBr • Cough Suppressant
Guaifenesin • Expectorant
Phenylephrine HCl • Nasal Decongestant

  • Controls Cough
  • Relieves Nasal & Chest Congestion
  • Thins & Loosens Mucus

Mucinex®
FAST-MAX ®

NIGHT TIME
Cold & Flu

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

*per 4 hour dose.

AGE 12+ TWO – 6 fl oz (180 mL) bottles TOTAL – 12 fl oz (360 mL) AGE 12+

Principal Display Panel - Kit Carton
Principal Display Panel - Kit Carton

FDA-Initiated Inactive NDC Indexing#

DailyMed Billing Units#

Package NDC, Billing unit, Product NDC table
Package NDCBilling unitProduct NDCDailyMed indexing SPLSPL versionEffective
63824-528-22ML - Milliliter63824-52893453560-18cc-49c1-9b21-0a478c648e7212015-08-04
63824-014-66ML - Milliliter63824-014c7f78ed5-e1ed-4649-bec3-193d2af6546312012-07-24
63824-014-69ML - Milliliter63824-0149b193e3f-e5b6-4fb0-b6ca-de7166be4b9312013-09-04
63824-500-64ML - Milliliter63824-5003ab3e9fc-3066-4d28-8760-56cfa448294e12020-05-08
63824-500-66ML - Milliliter63824-5008925fa43-01b4-4b2c-8dfb-c1e9eab6317812014-04-03

DailyMed Socrata Ingredients#

Ingredient, Type, UNII table
IngredientTypeUNIISPL versionUploaded
AcetaminophenACTIVE INGREDIENT362O9ITL9D1
Dextromethorphan HydrobromideACTIVE INGREDIENT9D2RTI9KYH1
Diphenhydramine HydrochlorideACTIVE INGREDIENTTC2D6JAD401
GuaifenesinACTIVE INGREDIENT495W7451VQ1
Phenylephrine HydrochlorideACTIVE INGREDIENT04JA59TNSJ1
AcetaminophenACTIVE MOIETY362O9ITL9D1
DextromethorphanACTIVE MOIETY7355X3ROTS1
DiphenhydramineACTIVE MOIETY8GTS82S83M1
GuaifenesinACTIVE MOIETY495W7451VQ1
PhenylephrineACTIVE MOIETY1WS297W6MV1
anhydrous citric acidINACTIVE INGREDIENTXF417D3PSL1
edetate disodiumINACTIVE INGREDIENT7FLD91C86K1
FD&C Blue No. 1INACTIVE INGREDIENTH3R47K3TBD1
FD&C Red No. 40INACTIVE INGREDIENTWZB9127XOA1
glycerinINACTIVE INGREDIENTPDC6A3C0OX1
propyl gallateINACTIVE INGREDIENT8D4SNN7V921
propylene glycolINACTIVE INGREDIENT6DC9Q167V31
sodium benzoateINACTIVE INGREDIENTOJ245FE5EU1
sorbitolINACTIVE INGREDIENT506T60A25R1
sucraloseINACTIVE INGREDIENT96K6UQ3ZD41
trisodium citrate dihydrateINACTIVE INGREDIENTB22547B95K1
waterINACTIVE INGREDIENT059QF0KO0R1
xanthan gumINACTIVE INGREDIENTTTV12P4NEE1

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
63824-52863824-528-22
63824-01463824-014-66
63824-50063824-500-66

Ingredients#

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Inactive ingredient matches#

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DailyMed ingredient, IID ingredient, UNII table
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anhydrous citric acidANHYDROUS CITRIC ACIDXF417D3PSLTABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE / ORAL312 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
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edetate disodiumEDETATE DISODIUM7FLD91C86KTABLET / ORAL100 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
77 equally ranked IID candidates
glycerinGLYCERINPDC6A3C0OXSOLUTION, CONCENTRATE / ORAL200 mg/1mlExact identifier — unii candidate
75 equally ranked IID candidates
anhydrous citric acidANHYDROUS CITRIC ACIDXF417D3PSLTABLET, EFFERVESCENT / ORAL840 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
61 equally ranked IID candidates
glycerinGLYCERINPDC6A3C0OXTABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE / ORAL7 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
75 equally ranked IID candidates
sorbitolSORBITOL506T60A25RTABLET, CHEWABLE / ORAL3555 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
44 equally ranked IID candidates
trisodium citrate dihydrateTRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATEB22547B95KINJECTION, SOLUTION / INTRAMUSCULAR1188 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
47 equally ranked IID candidates
propylene glycolPROPYLENE GLYCOL6DC9Q167V3AEROSOL, FOAM / TOPICAL1800 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
81 equally ranked IID candidates
glycerinGLYCERINPDC6A3C0OXINJECTION / SUBCUTANEOUS450 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
75 equally ranked IID candidates
trisodium citrate dihydrateTRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATEB22547B95KSUSPENSION / RESPIRATORY (INHALATION)2 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
47 equally ranked IID candidates
propylene glycolPROPYLENE GLYCOL6DC9Q167V3LOTION, AUGMENTED / TOPICAL2070 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
81 equally ranked IID candidates
FD&C Blue No. 1FD&C BLUE NO. 1H3R47K3TBDTABLET, DELAYED RELEASE / ORAL0.01 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
37 equally ranked IID candidates
trisodium citrate dihydrateTRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATEB22547B95KSOLUTION / INTRAVENOUS41 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
47 equally ranked IID candidates
xanthan gumXANTHAN GUMTTV12P4NEEPOWDER, FOR SOLUTION / ORAL10 mg/5mlExact identifier — unii candidate
29 equally ranked IID candidates
sorbitolSORBITOL506T60A25RCAPSULE / ORAL1111 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
44 equally ranked IID candidates
trisodium citrate dihydrateTRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATEB22547B95KSUSPENSION/ DROPS / OPHTHALMIC7 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
47 equally ranked IID candidates
edetate disodiumEDETATE DISODIUM7FLD91C86KPOWDER, FOR SUSPENSION / ORAL285 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
77 equally ranked IID candidates
trisodium citrate dihydrateTRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATEB22547B95KCAPSULE / ORAL35 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
47 equally ranked IID candidates
propylene glycolPROPYLENE GLYCOL6DC9Q167V3SOLUTION/ DROPS / AURICULAR (OTIC)ADJ PHExact identifier — unii candidate
81 equally ranked IID candidates
edetate disodiumEDETATE DISODIUM7FLD91C86KSOLUTION / INTRAVENOUS0.05 %w/vExact identifier — unii candidate
77 equally ranked IID candidates
sorbitolSORBITOL506T60A25RSUSPENSION / ORAL45000 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
44 equally ranked IID candidates
FD&C Blue No. 1FD&C BLUE NO. 1H3R47K3TBDSOLUTION / RECTAL0.01 %w/vExact identifier — unii candidate
37 equally ranked IID candidates
sodium benzoateSODIUM BENZOATEOJ245FE5EUGRANULE / ORALNAExact identifier — unii candidate
35 equally ranked IID candidates
edetate disodiumEDETATE DISODIUM7FLD91C86KAEROSOL, FOAM / TOPICAL0.05 %w/wExact identifier — unii candidate
77 equally ranked IID candidates
glycerinGLYCERINPDC6A3C0OXCONCENTRATE / ORAL1800 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
75 equally ranked IID candidates
glycerinGLYCERINPDC6A3C0OXSUPPOSITORY / VAGINAL227.9 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
75 equally ranked IID candidates
sorbitolSORBITOL506T60A25RCREAM, AUGMENTED / TOPICAL15 %w/wExact identifier — unii candidate
44 equally ranked IID candidates
edetate disodiumEDETATE DISODIUM7FLD91C86KELIXIR / ORAL1.3 mg/5mlExact identifier — unii candidate
77 equally ranked IID candidates
FD&C Blue No. 1FD&C BLUE NO. 1H3R47K3TBDCONCENTRATE / BUCCALNAExact identifier — unii candidate
37 equally ranked IID candidates
glycerinGLYCERINPDC6A3C0OXSUSPENSION / AURICULAR (OTIC)0.05 %w/wExact identifier — unii candidate
75 equally ranked IID candidates
sucraloseSUCRALOSE96K6UQ3ZD4SPRAY, METERED / NASAL2 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
22 equally ranked IID candidates
FD&C Blue No. 1FD&C BLUE NO. 1H3R47K3TBDTABLET / SUBLINGUAL0.03 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
37 equally ranked IID candidates
anhydrous citric acidANHYDROUS CITRIC ACIDXF417D3PSLSUSPENSION, EXTENDED RELEASE / ORAL62 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
61 equally ranked IID candidates
edetate disodiumEDETATE DISODIUM7FLD91C86KSHAMPOO / TOPICAL1 %w/wExact identifier — unii candidate
77 equally ranked IID candidates
FD&C Red No. 40FD&C RED NO. 40WZB9127XOACAPSULE, DELAYED RELEASE / ORAL2 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
28 equally ranked IID candidates
sorbitolSORBITOL506T60A25RAEROSOL, FOAM / TOPICAL4.95 %w/wExact identifier — unii candidate
44 equally ranked IID candidates
anhydrous citric acidANHYDROUS CITRIC ACIDXF417D3PSLTABLET, ORALLY DISINTEGRATING, DELAYED RELEASE / ORAL48 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
61 equally ranked IID candidates
sorbitolSORBITOL506T60A25RSOLUTION, CONCENTRATE / ORAL300 mg/1mlExact identifier — unii candidate
44 equally ranked IID candidates
propylene glycolPROPYLENE GLYCOL6DC9Q167V3JELLY / TOPICAL20 %w/wExact identifier — unii candidate
81 equally ranked IID candidates
propylene glycolPROPYLENE GLYCOL6DC9Q167V3SYRUP / ORAL5700 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
81 equally ranked IID candidates
glycerinGLYCERINPDC6A3C0OXSYRUP / ORAL16734 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
75 equally ranked IID candidates
propyl gallatePROPYL GALLATE8D4SNN7V92SUSPENSION, EXTENDED RELEASE / ORAL4 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
9 equally ranked IID candidates
glycerinGLYCERINPDC6A3C0OXTABLET / ORAL42 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
75 equally ranked IID candidates
propylene glycolPROPYLENE GLYCOL6DC9Q167V3SOLUTION / TOPICAL4886 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
81 equally ranked IID candidates
glycerinGLYCERINPDC6A3C0OXPASTE, DENTIFRICE / DENTAL18 %w/wExact identifier — unii candidate
75 equally ranked IID candidates
FD&C Blue No. 1FD&C BLUE NO. 1H3R47K3TBDLIQUID / TOPICALNAExact identifier — unii candidate
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trisodium citrate dihydrateTRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATEB22547B95KTABLET, DELAYED RELEASE / ORAL640 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
47 equally ranked IID candidates
trisodium citrate dihydrateTRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATEB22547B95KINJECTION / SUBCUTANEOUS75 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
47 equally ranked IID candidates
anhydrous citric acidANHYDROUS CITRIC ACIDXF417D3PSLELIXIR / ORAL90 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
61 equally ranked IID candidates
sorbitolSORBITOL506T60A25RTABLET, DELAYED RELEASE / ORAL0.01 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
44 equally ranked IID candidates
xanthan gumXANTHAN GUMTTV12P4NEEPASTE / ORAL1050 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
29 equally ranked IID candidates
propylene glycolPROPYLENE GLYCOL6DC9Q167V3TAMPON / VAGINAL62.1 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
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propylene glycolPROPYLENE GLYCOL6DC9Q167V3SPRAY, METERED / NASAL240 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
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81 equally ranked IID candidates
propylene glycolPROPYLENE GLYCOL6DC9Q167V3PASTE / DENTAL0.5 %w/wExact identifier — unii candidate
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FD&C Blue No. 1FD&C BLUE NO. 1H3R47K3TBDCAPSULE, COATED, EXTENDED RELEASE / ORALNAExact identifier — unii candidate
37 equally ranked IID candidates
glycerinGLYCERINPDC6A3C0OXAEROSOL / TOPICAL3 %w/wExact identifier — unii candidate
75 equally ranked IID candidates
xanthan gumXANTHAN GUMTTV12P4NEELOTION / TOPICAL0.3 %w/vExact identifier — unii candidate
29 equally ranked IID candidates
edetate disodiumEDETATE DISODIUM7FLD91C86KSUSPENSION/ DROPS / OPHTHALMIC1 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
77 equally ranked IID candidates
propylene glycolPROPYLENE GLYCOL6DC9Q167V3INJECTION, POWDER, LYOPHILIZED, FOR SOLUTION / INTRAVENOUS63.4 %w/vExact identifier — unii candidate
81 equally ranked IID candidates

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