MAXIMUM STRENGTH MUCINEX FAST-MAX COLD AND FLU- acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, guaifenesin, and phenylephrine hyd

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

ACETAMINOPHEN (UNII: 362O9ITL9D) (ACETAMINOPHEN - UNII:362O9ITL9D), DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE (UNII: 9D2RTI9KYH) (DEXTROMETHORPHAN - UNII:7355X3ROTS), GUAIFENESIN (UNII: 495W7451VQ) (GUAIFENESIN - UNII:495W7451VQ), PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 04JA59TNSJ) (PHENYLEPHRINE - UNII:1WS297W6MV)

Available from:

RB Health (US) LLC

Administration route:

ORAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

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

Authorization status:

OTC monograph final

Summary of Product characteristics

MAXIMUM STRENGTH MUCINEX FAST-MAX COLD AND FLU- ACETAMINOPHEN,
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, GUAIFENESIN, AND PHENYLEPHRINE
HYDROCHLORIDE TABLET, FILM COATED
RB HEALTH (US) LLC
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MUCINEX® FAST-MAX
COLD & FLU
_DRUG FACTS_
_ACTIVE INGREDIENTS_
_(IN EACH CAPLET)_
_PURPOSES_
ACETAMINOPHEN
325 MG
PAIN RELIEVER/FEVER
REDUCER
Dextromethorphan
HBr 10 mg
Cough suppressant
Guaifenesin 200 mg
Expectorant
Phenylephrine HCl 5
mg
Nasal decongestant
USES
temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms:
nasal congestion
headache
cough
minor aches and pains
sore throat
sinus congestion and pressure
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
ALLERGY ALERT
Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:
skin reddening
blisters
®
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 urin