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Mucinex

Reckitt Benckiser LLC

Mucinex® Fast-MaxCold, Flu & Sore Throat


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Drug Facts

Active ingredient

Purpose

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

Mucinex 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 6 packets 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)
  • a sodium-restricted diet

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 fever, rash, or headache that lasts. 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 packets in any 24-hour period
  • adults and children 12 years of age and older: 1 packet every 4 hours. Dissolve contents of one packet into 8 oz of hot water and stir; sip while hot. Consume within 15 minutes.
  • children under 12 years of age: do not use

Mucinex Other information

  • each packet contains: sodium 130 mg
  • phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine 41 mg per packet
  • store between 20-25°C (68-77°F)
  • protect from excessive heat and moisture

Inactive ingredients

anhydrous citric acid, aspartame, D&C Yellow #10, FD&C Red #40, flavors, saccharin sodium, sucrose, trisodium citrate dihydrate

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 - 8 Packet Carton

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Just Add
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NDC 63824-232-08

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

8 PACKETS
FOR AGES 12+

Honey
Lemon
Flavor

Mucinex

Mucinex

acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, guaifenesin, and phenylephrine hydrochloride POWDER, FOR SOLUTION

Product Information

Product Type Human otc drug label Item Code (Source) NDC:63824-232
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
ASPARTAME
D&C YELLOW NO. 10
FD&C RED NO. 40
saccharin sodium
SUCROSE
TRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATE

Product Characteristics

Color
YELLOW

Packaging

# Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
1 NDC:63824-232-08 8 in 1 CARTON

Marketing Information

Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
part part341 2014-04-01


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