Mucinex Fast-Max SEVERE COLD

Drug Facts

Acetaminophen 325 mg 

Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg

Guaifenesin 200 mg

Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Cough suppressant

Expectorant

Nasal decongestant

• temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms:
• nasal congestion
• headache
• cough
• minor aches and pains
• sore throat
• temperarily reduces fever
• promotes nasal and/or sinus drainage
• helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive

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

• more than12 liquid gels in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
• with other drugs containing acetaminophen
• 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day 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.
• 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
• high blood pressure
• thyroid disease
• 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)

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 exceed 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 yellow no. 6, gelatin, glycerin, lecithin (soy), mineral oil,  polyethylene glycol,  povidone, propylene glycol, sorbitol, titanium dioxide, water

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MUCINEX FAST-MAX SEVERE COLD 16 LIQUID GELS

NDC 51013-409-14

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