ProductMaximum Strength Mucinex Fast-Max Cold and Flu and Mucinex NightShift Severe Cold and Flu
Active ingredientACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE, TRIPROLIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE, GUAIFENESIN
Label structure11 sections
Indications and uses
temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms: cough nasal congestion minor aches and pains sore throat headache stuffy nose sinus congestion and pressure temporarily reduces fever helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms: cough nasal congestion min...
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 over: 20 mL in dosing cup provided every 4 hours children under 12 years of age: do not use do not take more than directed (see Overdose warning ) ...
Storage and handling
each 20 mL contains: sodium 12 mg (Fast-Max Cold & Flu only) and sodium 16 mg (Nightshift Severe Cold & Flu only) store at 20-25°C (68-77°F) do not refrigerate
Active ingredients (in each 20 mL)
MUCINEX FAST-MAX COLD & FLU
Purposes
Acetaminophen 650 mg
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg
Cough suppressant
Guaifenesin 400 mg
Expectorant
Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg
Nasal decongestant
Active ingredients (in each 20 mL)
MUCINEX NIGHTSHIFT SEVERE COLD & FLU
Purposes
Acetaminophen 650 mg
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg
Cough suppressant
Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg
Nasal decongestant
Triprolidine HCl 2.5 mg
Antihistamine
Uses
INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION
MUCINEX FAST-MAX COLD & FLU
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temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms:
cough
nasal congestion
minor aches and pains
sore throat
headache
stuffy nose
sinus congestion and pressure
temporarily reduces fever
helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive
MUCINEX NIGHTSHIFT SEVERE COLD & FLU
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temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms:
cough
nasal congestion
minor aches and pains
sore throat
headache
sneezing
sinus congestion and pressure
runny nose
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
WARNINGS SECTION
Liver warning
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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
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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.
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
(Nightshift Severe Cold & Flu only)
trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
(Nightshift Severe Cold & Flu 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
taking sedatives or tranquilizers
(Nightshift Severe Cold & Flu only)
When using this product
OTC - WHEN USING SECTION
do not use more than directed
excitability may occur, especially in children
(Nightshift Severe Cold & Flu only)
marked drowsiness may occur
(Nightshift Severe Cold & Flu only)
alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
(Nightshift Severe Cold & Flu only)
avoid alcoholic drinks
(Nightshift Severe Cold & Flu only)
use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
(Nightshift Severe Cold & Flu only)
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 fever, rash, or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition.
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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
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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.
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