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Mucus Relief Congestion and HeadacheMaximum Strength

Dosage form
LIQUID
Labeler
Dolgencorp, Inc. (DOLLAR GENERAL & REXALL)
Label updated
2026-03-23
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
ACETAMINOPHEN · GUAIFENESIN · PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Active ingredients (in each 20 mL)

Acetaminophen 650 mg 

Guaifenesin 400 mg

Phenylephrine HCL 10 mg

Purposes

Pain reliever/fever reducer 

Expectorant

Nasal decongestant

Uses
  • temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms:
    • minor aches and pains
    • sore throat
    • headache
    • nasal congestion
    • 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
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 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

  • with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist. 
  • for children under 12 years of age
  • 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
  • heart disease
  • diabetes
  • thyroid disease
  • high blood pressure
  • 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: Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause liver damage. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) 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
  • 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 any other dosing device. 
  • keep dosing cup with products
  • mL = milliliter 
  • dose as follows or as directed by a doctor 
  • adults and children 12 years and older: 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 12 mg
  • store between 20-25ºC (68-77ºF). Do not refrigerate.
Inactive ingredients

anhydrous citric acid, EDTA disodium, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, flavor, glycerin, propyl gallate, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol, sucralose, trisodium citrate dihydrate, xanthan gum

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Compare to the active ingredients of Maximum Strength Mucinex® Fast-Max® Congestion & Headache*

Maximum Strength

Fast Acting

Mucus Relief

Congestion & Headache

Acetaminophen

Guaifenesin

Phenylephrine HCL

Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer

Expectorant

Nasal Decongestant

For ages 12 years and over

FL OZ (mL)

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by Reckitt Benckiser, distributor of Maximum Strength Mucinex® Fast-Max® Congestion & Headache.

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING.

DISTRIBUTED BY OLD EAST MAIN CO.

100 MISSION RIDGE

GOODLETTSVILLE, TN 37072

Package Label

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 2638b541-e680-4949-a7c7-fcee165cbc92 · Version 5
NDC: 55910-757