Mucinex Fast-Max Cold, Flu and Sore Throat
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Sep 4, 2020.
Dosage form: tablet, coated
Ingredients: Acetaminophen 325mg, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10mg, Guaifenesin 200mg, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 5mg
Labeler: RB Health (US) LLC
NDC Code: 63824-237
Further information
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Cold, Flu & Sore Throat
Drug Facts
Active ingredients (in each caplet) | Purposes |
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Acetaminophen 325 mg | Pain reliever/fever reducer |
Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg | Cough suppressant |
Guaifenesin 200 mg | Expectorant |
Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg | Nasal decongestant |
temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms:
- nasal congestion
- cough
- minor aches and pains
- sore throat
- headache
- temporarily reduces fever
- helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive
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
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.
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
- heart disease
- diabetes
- high blood pressure
- thyroid disease
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
- persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
- cough that occurs 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
- 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 fever, 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.
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 caplets in any 24-hour period
- adults and children 12 years of age and older:
take 2 caplets every 4 hours - children under 12 years of age: do not use
- store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, FD&C red no. 40 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow no. 6 aluminum lake, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol 3350, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone, talc, titanium dioxide
1-866-MUCINEX (1-866-682-4639)
You may also report side effects to this phone number.
Dist. by: RB Health (US), Parsippany, NJ 07054-0224
MAXIMUM STRENGTH
NDC 63824-237-21
Mucinex®
FAST-MAX®
COLD, FLU
& SORE THROAT
Acetaminophen – Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer
Dextromethorphan HBr – Cough Suppressant
Guaifenesin – Expectorant
Phenylephrine HCl – Nasal Decongestant
✓ Relieves Headache, Fever & Sore Throat
✓ Controls Cough
✓ Relieves Nasal & Chest Congestion
✓ Thins & Loosens Mucus
Actual Size
20 CAPLETS
FOR AGES 12+
MUCINEX FAST-MAX
COLD, FLU AND SORE THROAT
acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, guaifenesin, and phenylephrine hydrochloride tablet, coated |
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Labeler - RB Health (US) LLC (081049410) |
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