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Mucinex Fast-Max

Reckitt Benckiser LLC

MAXIMUM STRENGTH* Mucinex® FAST-MAX™ Cold, Flu & Sore Throat


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Drug Facts

Active ingredient

Purpose

Active ingredients
(in each 20 mL)
Purpose
Acetaminophen 650 mg Pain reliever/fever reducer
Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg Cough suppressant
Guaifenesin 400 mg Expectorant
Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg Nasal decongestant

Mucinex Fast-Max Uses

  • temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms:
    • cough
    • nasal congestion
    • sinus congestion and pressure
    • minor aches and pains
    • sore throat
    • headache
  • temporarily reduces fever
  • 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 6 doses 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.
  • for children under 12 years of age
  • 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, 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. 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 6 doses in any 24-hour period
  • measure only with dosing cup provided
  • do not use dosing cup with other products
  • dose as follows or as directed by a doctor
  • mL = milliliter
  • adults and children 12 years of age and older: 20 mL in dosing cup provided every 4 hours
  • children under 12 years of age: do not use

Mucinex Fast-Max Other information

  • each 20 mL contains: sodium 12 mg
  • tamper evident: do not use if neckband on bottle cap is broken or missing
  • store between 20-25°C (68-77°F)
  • do not refrigerate
  • dosing cup provided

Inactive ingredients

anhydrous citric acid, edetate disodium, FD&C Blue #1, FD&C Red #40, flavors, glycerin, propylene glycol, propyl gallate, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol, sucralose, trisodium citrate dihydratemay contain this ingredient, xanthan gum

Questions?

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

You may also report side effects to this phone number.

Neutral Code: HP/174/06
Mfg. Lic. No.MNB/06/380
Dist. By: Reckitt Benckiser
Parsippany, NJ 07054-0224
Made in India

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 180 mL Bottle Label

MAXIMUM STRENGTH*
NDC 63824-015-66

Mucinex®
FAST-MAX ®

Cold, Flu &
Sore Throat

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

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

6 fl oz (180 mL)
For Ages 12+

8053226
041113

Mucinex Fast-Max

Mucinex Fast-Max

acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, guaifenesin, and phenylephrine hydrochloride SOLUTION

Product Information

Product Type Human otc drug label Item Code (Source) NDC:63824-015
Route of Administration ORAL DEA Schedule

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety

Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
ACETAMINOPHEN ACETAMINOPHEN 650 mg
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE DEXTROMETHORPHAN 20 mg
Guaifenesin GUAIFENESIN 400 mg
Phenylephrine Hydrochloride PHENYLEPHRINE 10 mg

Inactive Ingredients

Ingredient Name Strength
ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID
EDETATE DISODIUM
FD&C BLUE NO. 1
FD&C RED NO. 40
GLYCERIN
propylene glycol
PROPYL GALLATE
water
SODIUM BENZOATE
sorbitol
Sucralose
TRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATE
XANTHAN GUM

Product Characteristics

Color
BLUE

Packaging

# Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
1 NDC:63824-015-66 180 in 1 BOTTLE
2 NDC:63824-015-69 266 in 1 BOTTLE

Marketing Information

Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
part part341 2012-02-07


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