Mucinex Fast-Max
Mucinex® Fast-Max® Cold, Flu & Sore Throat
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*
- Mucinex Fast-Max Uses
- Warnings
- Directions
- Mucinex Fast-Max Other information
- Inactive ingredients
- Questions?
- PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 20 Caplet Blister Pack
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
Drug Facts
Active ingredient
Purpose
Active ingredients (in each caplet) | Purpose |
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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
- minor aches and pains
- sore throat
- headache
- temporarily reduces fever
- 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
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)
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 blue #1 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
MAXIMUM STRENGTH*
NDC 63824-191-20
Mucinex®
FAST-MAX ®
Cold, Flu & Sore Throat
Acetaminophen • Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer
Dextromethorphan HBr • Cough Suppressant
Guaifenesin • Expectorant
Phenylephrine HCl • Nasal Decongestant
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✓ Relieves Headache, Fever & Sore Throat -
✓ Controls Cough -
✓ Relieves Nasal & Chest Congestion -
✓ Thins & Loosens Mucus
For Ages 12+
20 CAPLETS
Mucinex Fast-MaxGuaifenesin, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride, Acetaminophen, and Dextromethorphan hydrobromide TABLET, COATED
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