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Severe Congestion and Sinus Relief Maximum Strength

Dosage form: liquid
Ingredients: ACETAMINOPHEN 650mg in 20mL, GUAIFENESIN 400mg in 20mL, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE 10mg in 20mL
Labeler: EQUATE (Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.)
NDC code: 49035-478

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Sep 27, 2024.

Drug Facts

Active ingredients (in each 20 mL)

Acetaminophen 650 mg 

Guaifenesin 400 mg

Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg

Purposes

Pain reliever

Expectorant

Nasal decongestant

Uses
  • temporarily relieves
    • headache
    • nasal congestion
    • minor aches and pains
    • sinus congestion and pressure
    • 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 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours
  • 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
  • rash

 If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.

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
  • diabetes
  • thyroid disease
  • high blood pressure
  • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
  • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
  • cough that occur 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 last more than 3 days
  • redness or swelling is present
  • new symptoms occur
  • cough comes back, or occurs with 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 (1-800-222-1222) 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 any other dosing device.
  • keep dosing cup with product
  • mL=milliliter
  • dose as follows or as directed by a doctor
  • adults and children 12 years and older: 20 mL every 4 hours
  • children under 12 years of age: do not use

Other information
  • each 20 mL contains: sodium 12 mg
  • store between 20-25ºC (68-77ºF). Do not refrigerate.

Inactive ingredients

anhydrous citric acid, EDTA disodium, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, flavor, glycerin, propyl gallate, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol, sucralose, trisodium citrate dihydrate, xanthan gum

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Compare to Maximum Strength Mucinex® Sinus-Max® Severe Congestion Relief active ingredients*

Severe Congestion & Sinus Relief

Acetaminophen - Pain Reliever

Guaifenesin - Expectorant

Phenylephrine HCI - Nasal Decongestant

MAXIMUM STRENGTH

Multi-Symptom Relief

  • Clear sinus congestion
  • Relieves headache
  • Thins & loosens mucus

For Ages 12+

FL OZ (mL)

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by Reckitt Benckiser, distributor of Maximum Strength Mucinex® Sinus-Max® Severe Congestion Relief.

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SAFETY SEAL AROUND OR UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING.

DISTRIBUTED BY: Walmart Inc.,

Bentonville, AR 72716

Package Label

EQUATE Severe Congestion & Sinus Relief

SEVERE CONGESTION AND SINUS RELIEF  MAXIMUM STRENGTH
acetaminophen, guaifenesin, phenylephrine hcl liquid
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:49035-478
Route of AdministrationORALDEA Schedule    
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
ACETAMINOPHEN (ACETAMINOPHEN) ACETAMINOPHEN650 mg  in 20 mL
GUAIFENESIN (GUAIFENESIN) GUAIFENESIN400 mg  in 20 mL
PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE (PHENYLEPHRINE) PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE10 mg  in 20 mL
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID 
EDETATE DISODIUM 
FD&C BLUE NO. 1 
FD&C RED NO. 40 
GLYCERIN 
PROPYL GALLATE 
PROPYLENE GLYCOL 
WATER 
SODIUM BENZOATE 
TRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATE 
SORBITOL 
SUCRALOSE 
XANTHAN GUM 
Packaging
#Item CodePackage Description
1NDC:49035-478-06177 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
OTC MONOGRAPH FINALpart34104/30/2018
Labeler - EQUATE (Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.) (051957769)

Revised: 10/2019
 
EQUATE (Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.)

Further information

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