Severe Congestion and Cold Maximum Strength
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 28, 2021.
Dosage form: tablet, film coated
Ingredients: ACETAMINOPHEN 325mg, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10mg, GUAIFENESIN 200mg, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE 5mg
Labeler: CVS Pharmacy
NDC Code: 59779-761
Acetaminophen 325 mg
Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg
Guaifenesin 200 mg
Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Cough suppressant
Expectorant
Nasal decongestant
- temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms:
- nasal congestion
- cough
- headache
- minor aches and pains
- sinus congestion and pressure
- 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
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take:
- more than 4,000 mg in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
- 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
- with other drugs containing acetaminophen
Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:
- blisters
- rash
- skin reddening
If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
- 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.
- if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
- liver disease
- diabetes
- heart disease
- difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland
- high blood pressure
- thyroid disease
- persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
- cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
taking the blood thinning drug warfarin.
do not exceed the recommended dosage.
- new symptoms occur
- pain, nasal congestion, or cough gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
- redness or swelling is present
- nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
- fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
- cough comes back or occurs with rash or headache that lasts.
These could be signs of a serious condition.
ask a health professional before use.
In case of accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away. Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
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do not take more than directed
- do not take more than 12 caplets in any 24-hour period
- adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 caplets every 4 hours
- children under 12 years : do not use
- store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15º-30ºC (59º-86ºF)
- TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF OUTER PACKAGE IS OPENED OR BLISTER IS TORN OR BROKEN
- use by expiration date on package
corn starch, crospovidone, FD&C red #40 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone, silicon dioxide, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide
1-800-426-9391
♥︎CVS
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TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PACKAGE IS OPENED OR IF BLISTER UNIT IS TORN, BROKEN OR SHOWS ANY SIGNS OF TAMPERING
Compare to the active ingredients in Mucinex®*
NDC 59779-761-01
Severe
Congestion
& Cold
Acetaminophen - Pain reliever, Fever reducer
Dextromethorphan HBr - Cough suppressant
Guaifenesin - Expectorant
Phenylephrine HCl - Nasal decongestant
MAXIMUM STRENGTH
Relieves:
Headache, Fever, Nasal
& Chest congestion
Controls cough
Thins & Loosens mucus
For Ages 12+
30 CAPLETS
*This product is not manufactured or distributed by Reckitt Benckiser LLC, owner of the registered trademark Mucinex®.
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CVS 44-617
| SEVERE CONGESTION AND COLD
MAXIMUM STRENGTH
acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hbr, guaifenesin, phenylephrine hcl tablet, film coated |
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| Labeler - CVS Pharmacy (062312574) |
| Establishment | |||
| Name | Address | ID/FEI | Operations |
| LNK International, Inc. | 038154464 | PACK(59779-761) | |
| Establishment | |||
| Name | Address | ID/FEI | Operations |
| LNK International, Inc. | 832867894 | MANUFACTURE(59779-761) | |
| Establishment | |||
| Name | Address | ID/FEI | Operations |
| LNK International, Inc. | 967626305 | PACK(59779-761) | |
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| Name | Address | ID/FEI | Operations |
| LNK International, Inc. | 832867837 | PACK(59779-761) | |
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| Name | Address | ID/FEI | Operations |
| LNK International, Inc. | 868734088 | PACK(59779-761) | |
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