LEADER MUCUS RELIEF COLD FLU AND SORE THROAT- acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hbr, guaifenesin, phenylephrine hcl tablet, film coated

Leader Mucus Relief by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

Leader Mucus Relief by is a Otc medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by Cardinal Health. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

Drug Details [pdf]

Active ingredients (in each caplet)

Acetaminophen 325 mg

Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg

Guaifenesin 200 mg

Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg

Purpose

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Cough suppressant

Expectorant

Nasal decongestant

Uses

• temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms:
• nasal congestion
• cough
• minor aches and pains
• sore throat
• headache
• temporarily reduces fever
• helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive

Warnings

Liver warning: 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 every day 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

• 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.
• if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients

Ask a doctor before use if you have

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

taking the blood thinning drug warfarin

When using this product

do not use more than directed

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• 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 persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition.

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

Overdose warning: In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222). Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

Directions

• do not take more than directed (see overdose warning)
• do not take more than 10 caplets in any 24-hour period
• adults and children 12 years and older: take 2 caplets every 4 hours
• children under 12 years of age: do not use

Other information

• each caplet contains: sodium 4 mg
• do not use if blister unit is broken or torn
• store at 20-25oC (68-77oF)

Inactive Ingredients

croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, FD&C blue #1 aluminum lake, FD&C blue #2 aluminum lake, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, silicon dioxide, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide

Questions or comments?

1-800-719-9260

Package/Label Principal Display Panel

Multi-Symptom

SEE NEW WARNINGS

For Ages 12+

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

MAXIMUM STRENGTH

Mucus Relief

Acetaminophen - Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer

Dextromethorphan HBr - Cough Suppressant

Guaifenesin - Expectorant

Phenylephrine HCl - Nasal Decongestant

Cold, Flu & Sore Throat

Relieves Headache, Fever & Sore Throat

Relieves Nasal & Chest Congestion

Thins & Loosens Mucus

Controls Cough

Actual Size

20 CAPLETS

INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE

LEADER MUCUS RELIEF  COLD FLU AND SORE THROAT
acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hbr, guaifenesin, phenylephrine hcl tablet, film coated

Product Information
Product Type	HUMAN OTC DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC: 49781-038
Route of Administration	ORAL

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name	Basis of Strength	Strength
ACETAMINOPHEN (UNII: 362O9ITL9D) (ACETAMINOPHEN - UNII:362O9ITL9D)	ACETAMINOPHEN	325 mg
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE (UNII: 9D2RTI9KYH) (DEXTROMETHORPHAN - UNII:7355X3ROTS)	DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE	10 mg
GUAIFENESIN (UNII: 495W7451VQ) (GUAIFENESIN - UNII:495W7451VQ)	GUAIFENESIN	200 mg
PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 04JA59TNSJ) (PHENYLEPHRINE - UNII:1WS297W6MV)	PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE	5 mg

Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name	Strength
CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM (UNII: M28OL1HH48)
CROSPOVIDONE (15 MPA.S AT 5%) (UNII: 68401960MK)
MALTODEXTRIN (UNII: 7CVR7L4A2D)
CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)
POLYVINYL ALCOHOL (UNII: 532B59J990)
POVIDONE (UNII: FZ989GH94E)
SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)
STEARIC ACID (UNII: 4ELV7Z65AP)
TALC (UNII: 7SEV7J4R1U)
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)

Product Characteristics
Color	BLUE	Score	no score
Shape	CAPSULE	Size	20mm
Flavor		Imprint Code	L922
Contains

Packaging
#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
1	NDC: 49781-038-20	10 in 1 CARTON	10/30/2013
1		2 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product

Marketing Information
Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
OTC monograph final	part341	10/30/2013

Labeler - Cardinal Health (097537435)