severe cough and congestion
Dosage form: liquid
Ingredients: DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 20mg in 20mL, GUAIFENESIN 400mg in 20mL, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE 10mg in 20mL
Labeler: CVS Pharmacy
NDC code: 69842-743
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jun 5, 2025.
Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg
Guaifenesin 400 mg
Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg
Cough suppressant
Expectorant
Nasal decongestant
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- helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive
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- temporarily relieves:
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- cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with the common cold or inhaled irritants
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- the intensity of coughing
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- the impulse to cough to help you get to sleep
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- nasal congestion due to a cold
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- 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.
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- heart disease
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- high blood pressure
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- thyroid disease
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- diabetes
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- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
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- persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis
or emphysema
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- cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
this product do not use more than directed
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- nervousness, dizziness or sleeplessness occur
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- symptoms do not get better within 7 days or occur with fever
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- cough lasts for more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition.
ask a health professional before use.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).
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- do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period
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- measure only with dosing cup provided
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- do not use dosing cup with other products
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- dose as follows or as directed by a doctor
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- adults and children 12 years of age and older: 20 mL in dosing cup provided every 4 hours
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- children under 12 years of age: do not use
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- each 20 mL contains: sodium 7 mg
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- store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
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- dosing cup provided
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- do not refrigerate
anhydrous citric acid, benzyl alcohol, edetate disodium, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, flavor, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sorbitol solution, sucralose, triethyl citrate, xanthan gum
1-800-719-9260
Compare to the active ingredients in Mucinex® Fast-Max® Severe Congestion & Cough
ADULT
Severe Cough & Congestion
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBr – Cough suppressant
GUAIFENESIN – Expectorant
PHENYLEPHRINE HCl – Nasal decongestant
MAXIMUM STRENGTH
Multi-Symptom
Relieves nasal & chest congestion
Controls cough
Thins & loosens mucus
For Ages 12 & Over
6 FL OZ (180 mL)
| SEVERE COUGH AND CONGESTION
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| Labeler - CVS Pharmacy (062312574) |
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