ProductMucus Relief Maximum StrengthCold Flu and Sore Throat
Active ingredientACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, GUAIFENESIN, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Label structure9 sections
Indications and uses
temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms: sinus congestion and pressure minor aches and pains nasal congestion headache cough sore throat temporarily reduces fever temporarily 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
Dosage and administration
do not take more than directed (see Overdose warning) do not take more than 6 doses in a 24-hour period measure only with dosing cup provided. Do not use any other dosing device keep dosing cup with product dose as follows or as directed by a doctor mL = milliliter adults and children 12 years of age and older: 20 mL every 4 hours children under 12 years of age: do not use
temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms:
sinus congestion and pressure
minor aches and pains
nasal congestion
headache
cough
sore throat
temporarily reduces fever
temporarily 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: 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 daily 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
OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION
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.
with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION
liver disease
heart disease
diabetes
thyroid disease
high blood pressure
persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema
cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION
taking the blood thinning drug warfarin.
When using this product,
OTC - WHEN USING SECTION
do not use more than directed.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
OTC - STOP USE SECTION
nervousness, dizziness or sleeplessness occur
pain, nasal congestion or cough gets worse or lasts more than 7 day
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.
If pregnant or breast-feeding,
OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
Overdose warning: Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause liver damage. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1800-222-1222) 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
do not take more than directed (see Overdose warning)
do not take more than 6 doses in a 24-hour period
measure only with dosing cup provided. Do not use any other dosing device
keep dosing cup with product
dose as follows or as directed by a doctor
mL = milliliter
adults and children 12 years of age and older: 20 mL every 4 hours
children under 12 years of age: do not use
Other information
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
each 20 mL contains: sodium 12 mg
store between 20-25ºC (68-77ºF). Do not refrigerate.
TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SAFETY SEAL AROUND OR UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING.
††This product is no manufactured or distributed by Reckitt Benckiser, distributor of Maximum Strength Mucinex® Fast-Max® Clear & Cool® Cold, Flu & Sore Throat.
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