Mucinex® Fast-Max ®Severe Congestion & Cough Clear & Cool ®and Maximum Strength Mucinex® Nightshift Cold & Flu Clear & Cool

Mucinex Fast-Max Severe Congestion and Cough Clear and Cool and Maximum Strength Mucinex Nightshift Cold and Flu Clear and Cool by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

Mucinex Fast-Max Severe Congestion and Cough Clear and Cool and Maximum Strength Mucinex Nightshift Cold and Flu Clear and Cool by is a Otc medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by RB Health (US) LLC. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

Drug Details [pdf]

MUCINEX FAST-MAX SEVERE CONGESTION AND COUGH CLEAR AND COOL AND MAXIMUM STRENGTH MUCINEX NIGHTSHIFT COLD AND FLU CLEAR AND COOL- acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, guaifenesin, phenylephrine hydrochloride, and triprolidine hydrochloride 
RB Health (US) LLC

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Mucinex® Fast-Max ®Severe Congestion & Cough Clear & Cool ®and Maximum Strength Mucinex® Nightshift Cold & Flu Clear & Cool

Drug Facts

Active ingredients (in each 20 mL)
Mucinex Fast-Max
Severe Congestion & Cough Clear & Cool
Purposes
Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mgCough suppressant
Guaifenesin 400 mgExpectorant
Phenylephrine HCl 10mgNasal decongestant

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

Uses

Mucinex Fast-Max Severe Congestion & Cough Clear & Cool

  • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive
  • temporarily relieves:
    • cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with the common cold or inhaled irritants
    • the intensity of coughing
    • nasal congestion due to a cold
    • temporarily helps you cough less

Mucinex Nightshift Cold & Flu Clear & Cool

  • 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

Liver warning (Nightshift Cold & Flu Clear & Cool only)

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 (Nightshift Cold & Flu Clear & Cool only)

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 (Nightshift Cold & Flu Clear & Cool 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

  • with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist. (Nightshift Cold & Flu Clear & Cool 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.

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • liver disease (Nightshift Cold & Flu Clear & Cool only)
  • heart disease
  • high blood pressure
  • thyroid disease
  • diabetes
  • glaucoma (Nightshift Cold & Flu Clear & Cool only)
  • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
  • a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis (Nightshift Cold & Flu Clear & Cool 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

  • taking the blood thinning drug warfarin (Nightshift Cold & Flu Clear & Cool only)
  • taking sedatives or tranquilizers (Nightshift Cold & Flu Clear & Cool only)

When using this product

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

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 (Nightshift Cold & Flu Clear & Cool only)
  • fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days (Nightshift Cold & Flu Clear & Cool only)
  • redness or swelling is present (Nightshift Cold & Flu Clear & Cool only)
  • new symptoms occur (Nightshift Cold & Flu Clear & Cool only)
  • symptoms do not get better within 7 days or occur with fever (Fast-Max Severe Congestion & Cough Clear & Cool only)
  • cough comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or headache that lasts. 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.In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Overdose warning (Nightshift Cold & Flu Clear & Cool only)

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

Mucinex Fast-Max Severe Congestion & Cough Clear & Cool

  • 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 Nightshift Cold & Flu Clear & Cool

  • 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

  • each 20 mL contains: sodium 9 mg (Fast-Max Severe Congestion & Cough Clear & Cool only)and sodium 16 mg (Nightshift Cold & Flu Clear & Cool only)
  • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
  • do not refrigerate

Inactive ingredients

(Mucinex Fast-Max Severe Congestion & Cough Clear & Cool)

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, xanthan gum

(Mucinex Nightshift Cold & Flu Clear & Cool)

ammonium glycyrrhizate, anhydrous citric acid, D&C yellow no. 10, edetate disodium, FD&C blue no. 1, flavors, glycerin (soy), propylene glycol, sodium benzoate, sorbitol, sucralose, water, xanthan gum

Questions?

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

You may also report side effects to this phone number.

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

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - Kit Carton

MAXIMUM STRENGTH

NDC: 63824-136-66

Mucinex®
FAST-MAX ®

SEVERE CONGESTION
& COUGH

CLEAR & COOL ®

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

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

FOR
AGES 12+

TWO – 6 FL OZ (180 mL) bottles

Mucinex®
NIGHTSHIFT

COLD & FLU
CLEAR & COOL

Acetaminophen – Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer
Dextromethorphan HBr – Cough Suppressant
Phenylephrine HCl – Nasal Decongestant
Triprolidine HCl – Antihistamine

NIGHTTIME
RELIEF FOR A BETTER
MORNING

✔ COUGH ✔ FEVER ✔ SORE THROAT
✔ RUNNY NOSE ✔ SNEEZING ✔ NASAL CONGESTION

TOTAL – 12 FL OZ (360 mL)

FOR
AGES 12+

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - Kit Carton
MUCINEX FAST-MAX SEVERE CONGESTION AND COUGH CLEAR AND COOL AND MAXIMUM STRENGTH MUCINEX NIGHTSHIFT COLD AND FLU CLEAR AND COOL 
acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, guaifenesin, phenylephrine hydrochloride, and triprolidine hydrochloride kit
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC: 63824-136
Packaging
#Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
1NDC: 63824-136-661 in 1 PACKAGE, COMBINATION; Type 9: Other Type of Part 3 Combination Product (e.g., Drug/Device/Biological Product)11/13/201903/15/2023
Quantity of Parts
Part #Package QuantityTotal Product Quantity
Part 11 BOTTLE 180 mL
Part 21 BOTTLE 180 mL
Part 1 of 2
MUCINEX FAST-MAX NIGHTSHIFT COLD AND FLU CLEAR AND COOL 
acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, phenylephrine hydrochloride, and triprolidine hydrochloride liquid
Product Information
Route of AdministrationORAL
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
ACETAMINOPHEN (UNII: 362O9ITL9D) (ACETAMINOPHEN - UNII:362O9ITL9D) ACETAMINOPHEN650 mg  in 20 mL
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE (UNII: 9D2RTI9KYH) (DEXTROMETHORPHAN - UNII:7355X3ROTS) DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE20 mg  in 20 mL
PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 04JA59TNSJ) (PHENYLEPHRINE - UNII:1WS297W6MV) PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE10 mg  in 20 mL
TRIPROLIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: YAN7R5L890) (TRIPROLIDINE - UNII:2L8T9S52QM) TRIPROLIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE2.5 mg  in 20 mL
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
AMMONIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE (UNII: 3VRD35U26C)  
ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL)  
D&C YELLOW NO. 10 (UNII: 35SW5USQ3G)  
EDETATE DISODIUM (UNII: 7FLD91C86K)  
FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)  
GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
SODIUM BENZOATE (UNII: OJ245FE5EU)  
SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
SUCRALOSE (UNII: 96K6UQ3ZD4)  
WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
XANTHAN GUM (UNII: TTV12P4NEE)  
Product Characteristics
ColorgreenScore    
ShapeSize
FlavorMENTHOLImprint Code
Contains    
Packaging
#Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
1180 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
OTC Monograph DrugM01211/13/2019
Part 2 of 2
MUCINEX FAST-MAX SEVERE CONGESTION AND COUGH CLEAR AND COOL 
dextromethorphan hydrobromide, guaifenesin, and phenylephrine hydrochloride liquid
Product Information
Route of AdministrationORAL
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE (UNII: 9D2RTI9KYH) (DEXTROMETHORPHAN - UNII:7355X3ROTS) DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE20 mg  in 20 mL
GUAIFENESIN (UNII: 495W7451VQ) (GUAIFENESIN - UNII:495W7451VQ) GUAIFENESIN400 mg  in 20 mL
PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 04JA59TNSJ) (PHENYLEPHRINE - UNII:1WS297W6MV) PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE10 mg  in 20 mL
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL)  
D&C YELLOW NO. 10 (UNII: 35SW5USQ3G)  
EDETATE DISODIUM (UNII: 7FLD91C86K)  
FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)  
GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
PROPYL GALLATE (UNII: 8D4SNN7V92)  
PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
SODIUM BENZOATE (UNII: OJ245FE5EU)  
SODIUM CITRATE, UNSPECIFIED FORM (UNII: 1Q73Q2JULR)  
SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
SUCRALOSE (UNII: 96K6UQ3ZD4)  
WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
XANTHAN GUM (UNII: TTV12P4NEE)  
Product Characteristics
ColorgreenScore    
ShapeSize
FlavorMENTHOLImprint Code
Contains    
Packaging
#Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
1180 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
OTC Monograph DrugM01211/13/2019
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
OTC Monograph DrugM01211/13/201903/15/2023
Labeler - RB Health (US) LLC (081049410)

Revised: 11/2023
 

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