Cold Flu and Sore Throat Maximum Strength
Dosage form: capsule, liquid filled
Ingredients: ACETAMINOPHEN 325mg, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10mg, GUAIFENESIN 200mg, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE 5mg
Labeler: CVS Pharmacy
NDC Code: 59779-689
Disclaimer: Most OTC drugs are not reviewed and approved by FDA, however they may be marketed if they comply with applicable regulations and policies. FDA has not evaluated whether this product complies.
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:
- headache
- nasal congestion
- sore throat
- cough
- minor aches and pains
- temporarily reduces fever
- 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 of acetaminophen in 24 hours
- with other drugs containing acetaminophen
- 3 or more alcoholic drinks everyday 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.
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.
- 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.
- liver disease
- diabetes
- high blood pressure
- heart disease
- thyroid
- trouble urinating due to an enlarges prostate gland
- 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 use more than directed.
- 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 rash or headache that lasts
These could be signs of a serious condition.
ask a health professional before use.
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.
- do not take more than directed (see Overdose warning)
- do not take more than 12 softgels in any 24-hour period
- adults and children 12 years of age and older: take 2 softgels every 4 hours
- children under 12 years of age: do not use
- swallow whole: do not crush, chew, or dissolve
- avoid excessive heat
- store between 15-30ºC (59-86ºF)
FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6 gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol, sorbitan, titanium dioxide
Call 1-877-753-3935 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST
Compare to the active ingredients in Maximum Strength Mucinex® FAST-MAX® Cold, Flu, & Sore Throat*
MAXIMUM STRENGTH
Cold, Flu & Sore Throat
ACETAMINOPHEN - 325 mg - Pain reliever ; Fever reducer
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBr - 10 mg -Cough Suppressant
GUAIFENESIN - 200 mg - Expectorant
PHENYLEPHRINE HCI - 5 mg - Nasal Decongestant
Relieves:
- Cough
- Nasal & chest congestion
- Headache & fever
Soothes cough
Thins & loosens mucus
Ages 12 years & Over
Alcohol Free
LIQUID GELS
(Liquid filled capsules)
TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF CARTON IS OPENED OR IF BLISTER UNIT IS TORN, BROKEN OR SHOWS ANY SIGNS OF TAMPERING.
KEEP OUTER CARTON FOR COMPLETE WARNINGS AND PRODUCT INFORMATION.
*This product is not manufactured or distributed by Reckitt Benckiser, distributor of Maximum Strength Mucinex® FAST-MAX® Cold, Flu & Sore Throat.
Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc.
One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895
CVS.com® 1-800-SHOP CVS
CVS Health Maximum Strength Cold, Flu & Sore Throat
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MAXIMUM STRENGTH
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| Labeler - CVS Pharmacy (062312574) |
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Medically reviewed on Jun 21, 2018
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