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Mucus Relief Severe Congestion and CoughMaximum Strength

Dextromethorphan HBr 20mg Guaifenesin 400 mg Phenylephrine HCI 10 mg
Dosage form
LIQUID
Labeler
QUALITY CHOICE (Chain Drug Marketing Association)
Label updated
2024-05-01
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE · GUAIFENESIN · PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Active ingredients (in each 20 mL)

Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg

Guaifenesin 400 mg

Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg

Purposes

Cough suppressant

Expectorant

Nasal decongestant

Uses
  • 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
    • the impulse to cough to help you get to sleep
    • nasal congestion due to a cold
Warnings

Do not use

  • 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

  • heart disease
  • thyroid disease
  • diabetes
  • 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)

When using this product,

do not use more than directed

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • nervousness, dizziness or sleeplessness occur
  • symptoms do not get better within 7 days or occur with fever
  • 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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Directions
  • do not take more than 6 doses in a 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
  • mL=milliliter
  • adults and children 12 years of age 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 14 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 dihydate, xanthan gum

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*Compare to the active ingredients in Maximum Strength Mucinex® Fast-Max® Severe Congestion & Cough

Multi-Symptom Relief

Mucus Relief

Severe Congestion & Cough

Dextromethorphan HBr

Cough Suppressant

Guaifenesin

Chest Congestion & Mucus

Phenylephrine HCl

Stuffy Nose

For Ages 12+

Distributed by CDMA Inc©

43157 W. Nine Mile

Novi, MI 48376-0995

www.qualitychoice.com

Questions: 248-449-9300

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

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

Package Label
Dextromethorphan HBr 20mg Guaifenesin 400 mg Phenylephrine HCI 10 mg

DailyMed Set ID: d344f239-692e-45a0-9ee9-f88ca652e553 · Version 5
NDC: 63868-745