Maximum Strength Congestion and Headache

Drug Facts

Acetaminophen 325 mg

Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg

Phenylephrine HCl  5 mg

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Cough suppressant

Nasal decongestant

• temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms:
  • nasal congestion
  • cough
  • headache
  • minor aches & pains
  • sinus congestion & pressure
• temporarily reduces fever
• temporarily promotes nasal and/or sinus drainage

Liver warning

This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take:

• more than 12 liquid gels in 24 hrs, which is the maximum daily amount
• 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.

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.
• 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
• high blood pressure
• thyroid disease
• diabetes
• trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
• persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema
• cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)

Label information

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin.

Label information

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 headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition.

Label information

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Label information

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. 

• do not take more than directed (see Overdose warning)
• do not take more than 12 liquid gels in any 24-hour period                                                                                              
• adults and children 12 years of age and older: take 2 liquid gels every 4 hours
• children under 12 years of age: do not use

• store between 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
• avoid excessive heat

FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol special, and white edible ink

Call : 1-888-309-9030

DG Maximum Strength Congestion & Headache 16 Softgels

NDC 51013-170-14

^*Compare to the active ingredients in Mucinex^® Fast-Max^® Congestion and Headache

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