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Mucinex Fast-Max

Reckitt Benckiser LLC

Mucinex® Fast-Max Severe Congestion & Cold


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FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Drug Facts

Active ingredient

Purpose

Active ingredients (in each caplet) Purpose
Acetaminophen 325 mg Pain reliever/fever reducer
Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg Cough suppressant
Guaifenesin 200 mg Expectorant
Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg Nasal decongestant

Mucinex Fast-Max Uses

  • temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms:
    • nasal congestion
    • cough
    • headache
    • minor aches and pains
    • fever
    • sinus congestion and pressure
  • temporarily 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

Warnings

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
  • with other drugs containing acetaminophen
  • 3 or more alcoholic drinks daily while using this product

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)

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 right away (1-800-222-1222). 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 12 caplets in any 24-hour period
  • adults and children 12 years and older: take 2 caplets every 4 hours
  • children under 12 years of age: do not use

Mucinex Fast-Max Other information

  • tamper evident: do not use if outer package is opened or blister is torn or broken
  • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)

Inactive ingredients

croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, FD&C red #40 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone, talc, titanium dioxide

Questions?

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

You may also report side effects to this phone number.

Dist. by: Reckitt Benckiser, Parsippany, NJ 07054-0224
Made in England

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 20 Caplet Blister Pack Carton

MAXIMUM STRENGTH*

NDC 63824-192-20

Mucinex®

FAST-MAX®

Severe Congestion
& Cold

Acetaminophen • Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer
Dextromethorphan HBr Cough Suppressant
Guaifenesin Expectorant
Phenylephrine HCl Nasal Decongestant

  • Relieves Nasal & Chest Congestion
  • Thins & Loosens Mucus
  • Relieves Headache & Fever
  • Controls Cough

For Ages 12+

20 CAPLETS

Mucinex Fast-Max

Mucinex Fast-Max

Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride, Acetaminophen, and Dextromethorphan hydrobromide TABLET, COATED

Product Information

Product Type Human otc drug label Item Code (Source) NDC:63824-192
Route of Administration ORAL DEA Schedule

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety

Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
Guaifenesin GUAIFENESIN 200 mg
Phenylephrine Hydrochloride PHENYLEPHRINE 5 mg
ACETAMINOPHEN ACETAMINOPHEN 325 mg
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE DEXTROMETHORPHAN 10 mg

Inactive Ingredients

Ingredient Name Strength
CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM
CROSPOVIDONE
FD&C RED NO. 40
FD&C YELLOW NO. 6
ALUMINUM OXIDE
MAGNESIUM STEARATE
cellulose, microcrystalline
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOLS
POLYVINYL ALCOHOL
POVIDONES
talc
titanium dioxide

Product Characteristics

Color Size Imprint Code Shape
RED 20 mm VVV;MSC OVAL

Packaging

# Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
1 10 in 1 BLISTER PACK
2 10 in 1 BLISTER PACK
3 NDC:63824-192-30 3 in 1 CARTON

Marketing Information

Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
part part341 2012-06-01


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