Mucinex Fast-Max Day Time Severe Cold and Mucinex Fast-Max Night Time Cold and Flu (acetaminophen 325 mg dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 mg guaifenesin 200 mg phenylephrine hydrochloride 5 mg) Dailymed
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Drug Facts
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OTC - PURPOSE SECTION
Active ingredients (in each caplet) Purposes Mucinex FAST-MAX DAY TIME Severe Cold Acetaminophen 325 mg Pain reliever/fever reducer Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg Cough suppressant Guaifenesin 200 mg Expectorant Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg Nasal decongestant
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OTC - PURPOSE SECTION
Active ingredients (in each caplet) Purposes Mucinex FAST-MAX NIGHT TIME Cold & Flu Acetaminophen 325 mg Pain reliever/fever reducer Diphenhydramine HCl 25 mg Antihistamine Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg Nasal decongestant
Uses
- temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms:
- nasal congestion
- cough (Mucinex FAST-MAX DAY TIME Severe Cold only)
- minor aches and pains
- headache
- sore throat
- runny nose and sneezing (Mucinex FAST-MAX NIGHT TIME Cold & Flu only)
- helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive (Mucinex FAST-MAX DAY TIME Severe Cold only)
- temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Liver warning
This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take:
- more than 12 caplets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
- with other drugs that contain acetaminophen
- 3 or more alcoholic drinks daily while using this product
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.
- with any other drug containing diphenhydramine, even one used on the skin (Mucinex FAST-MAX NIGHT TIME Cold & Flu 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
OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- liver disease
- heart disease
- high blood pressure
- thyroid disease
- diabetes
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
- glaucoma (Mucinex FAST-MAX NIGHT TIME Cold & Flu only)
- a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis (Mucinex FAST-MAX NIGHT TIME Cold & Flu only)
- persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema (Mucinex FAST-MAX DAY TIME Severe Cold only)
- cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) (Mucinex FAST-MAX DAY TIME Severe Cold only)
OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
- taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
- taking sedatives or tranquilizers (Mucinex FAST-MAX NIGHT TIME Cold & Flu only)
When using this product
- do not use more than directed
- excitability may occur, especially in children (Mucinex FAST-MAX NIGHT TIME Cold & Flu only)
- marked drowsiness may occur (Mucinex FAST-MAX NIGHT TIME Cold & Flu only)
- alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness (Mucinex FAST-MAX NIGHT TIME Cold & Flu only)
- avoid alcoholic drinks (Mucinex FAST-MAX NIGHT TIME Cold & Flu only)
- be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery (Mucinex FAST-MAX NIGHT TIME Cold & Flu only)
OTC - STOP USE SECTION
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 fever, rash, or headache that lasts. These could be a sign of a serious condition. (Mucinex FAST-MAX DAY TIME Severe Cold only)
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.
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 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
- do not take more than directed (see Overdose warning)
- do not take more than 12 caplets in any 24-hour period
- adults and children 12 years of age and older: take 2 caplets every 4 hours
- children under 12 years of age: do not use
Other Information
- store between 20-25°C (68-77°F)
Inactive Ingredients
(Mucinex FAST-MAX DAY TIME Severe Cold)
croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, FD&C Red #40 aluminum lake, FD&C Yellow #6 aluminum lake, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol 3350, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone, talc, titanium dioxide
Inactive Ingredients
(Mucinex FAST-MAX NIGHT TIME Cold & Flu)
corn starch, croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, FD&C Blue #1 aluminum lake, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, silicon dioxide, stearic acid, titanium dioxide, triacetin
Questions?
1-866-MUCINEX (1-866-682-4639)
You may also report side effects to this phone number.
Dist. by: Reckitt Benckiser Parsippany, NJ 07054-0224
Made in England (Mucinex FAST-MAX DAY TIME Severe Cold)
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MAXIMUM STRENGTH*
DAY TIME NIGHT TIME
MAXIMUM STRENGTH*
NDC 63824-551-30
Mucinex®
FAST-MAX ®
DAY TIME
Severe Cold
Acetaminophen •Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer Dextromethorphan HBr •Cough Suppressant Guaifenesin •Expectorant Phenylephrine HCl •Nasal Decongestant
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- Relieves Aches, Fever & Sore Throat
- Controls Cough
- Relieves Nasal & Chest Congestion
- Thins & Loosens Mucus
AGES 12+
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NIGHT TIME
Cold & Flu
Acetaminophen •Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer Diphenhydramine HCl •Antihistamine Phenylephrine HCl •Nasal Decongestant
- Relieves Aches, Fever & Sore Throat
- Relieves Nasal Congestion
- Relieves Runny Nose & Sneezing
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