Mucinex Fast-Max Cold, Flu and Sore Throat

Drug Facts

Active ingredients
(in each caplet)
Acetaminophen 325 mg
Guaifenesin 200mg

Active ingredients Purposes
(in each caplet)
Acetaminophen 325 mg...Pain reliever/fever reducer
Guaifenesin 200mg..............................Expectorant

■ temporarily relieves these common cold and flu
symptoms:
■ minor aches and pains
■ headache
■ sore throat
■ helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial
secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of
bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive
■ temporarily reduces fever

• 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

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 right away. Quick
medical attention is critical for adults as well as for
children even if you do not notice any signs or
symptoms.

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 for this product
■ 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.

Ask a doctor before use if you have
■ liver disease
■ 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
■ pain 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 headache
that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition

• store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)

croscarmellose sodium, FD&C red no. 40 aluminum
lake, FD&C yellow no. 6 aluminum lake, magnesium
stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene
glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone, talc, titanium
dioxide

1-866-MUCINEX (1-866-682-4639)

You may also report side effects to this phone number.

Dist. by: RB Health (US), Parsippany, NJ 07054-0224

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