Mucinex® Fast-max ®

Drug Facts

Composition & Product

Active Ingredients

Dextromethorphan (10 mg) Guaifenesin (200 mg) Phenylephrine (5 mg)

Inactive Ingredients

Croscarmellose Sodium Fd&c Blue No. 2 Aluminum Oxide Fd&c Red No. 40 Mica Microcrystalline Cellulose Polyethylene Glycol 3350 Polysorbate 80 Polyvinyl Alcohol, Unspecified Povidone K30 Sodium Bicarbonate Talc Titanium Dioxide

Identifiers & Packaging

Pill Appearance

Imprint: VVV;SCC Shape: oval Color: red Size: 20 mm Score: 1

Marketing Status

OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG Completed Since 2013-03-15 Until 2025-09-01

Medication Information

Description

Drug Facts

Uses

helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive
temporarily relieves:
- cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with the common cold or inhaled irritants
- the intensity of coughing
- the impulse to cough to help you get to sleep
- nasal congestion due to a cold

Section 42229-5

Drug Facts

Section 50565-1

Keep out of reach of children.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Section 50567-7

When using this product do not use more than directed

Section 53414-9

If pregnant or breast-feeding,ask a health professional before use.

Section 55105-1

Active ingredients (in each caplet)	Purposes
Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg	Cough suppressant
Guaifenesin 200 mg	Expectorant
Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg	Nasal decongestant

Directions

do not take more than 12 caplets in any 24-hour period
adults and children 12 years of age and over: take 2 caplets every 4 hours
children under 12 years of age: do not use

Do Not Use

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.

Questions?

1-866-MUCINEX (1-866-682-4639)You may also report side effects to this phone number.

Other Information

store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)

Inactive Ingredients

croscarmellose sodium, FD&C blue no. 2 aluminum lake, FD&C red no. 40 aluminum lake, methacrylic acid-ethyl acrylate copolymer, mica, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol 3350, polysorbate 80, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone K29/32, sodium bicarbonate, talc, titanium dioxide

Stop Use and Ask A Doctor If

nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
symptoms do not get better within 7 days or occur with fever
cough comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition.

Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have

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)

Principal Display Panel 20 Caplet Blister Pack Carton

MAXIMUM STRENGTH

NDC 63824-193-21

Mucinex®

FAST-MAX ^®

SEVERE CONGESTION

& COUGH

Dextromethorphan HBr – Cough Suppressant

Guaifenesin – Expectorant

Phenylephrine HCl – Nasal Decongestant

✓ Controls Cough

✓ Relieves Nasal & Chest Congestion

✓ Thins & Loosens Mucus

Actual Size

20 CAPLETS

FOR AGES 12+

Structured Label Content

Uses

helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive
temporarily relieves:
- cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with the common cold or inhaled irritants
- the intensity of coughing
- the impulse to cough to help you get to sleep
- nasal congestion due to a cold

Section 42229-5 (42229-5)

Drug Facts

Section 50565-1 (50565-1)

Keep out of reach of children.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Section 50567-7 (50567-7)

When using this product do not use more than directed

Section 53414-9 (53414-9)

If pregnant or breast-feeding,ask a health professional before use.

Section 55105-1 (55105-1)

Active ingredients (in each caplet)	Purposes
Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg	Cough suppressant
Guaifenesin 200 mg	Expectorant
Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg	Nasal decongestant

Directions

do not take more than 12 caplets in any 24-hour period
adults and children 12 years of age and over: take 2 caplets every 4 hours
children under 12 years of age: do not use

Do Not Use (Do not use)

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.

Questions?

1-866-MUCINEX (1-866-682-4639)You may also report side effects to this phone number.

Other Information (Other information)

store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)

Inactive Ingredients (Inactive ingredients)

croscarmellose sodium, FD&C blue no. 2 aluminum lake, FD&C red no. 40 aluminum lake, methacrylic acid-ethyl acrylate copolymer, mica, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol 3350, polysorbate 80, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone K29/32, sodium bicarbonate, talc, titanium dioxide

Stop Use and Ask A Doctor If (Stop use and ask a doctor if)

nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
symptoms do not get better within 7 days or occur with fever
cough comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition.

Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have (Ask a doctor before use if you have)

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)

Principal Display Panel 20 Caplet Blister Pack Carton (Principal Display Panel - 20 Caplet Blister Pack Carton)

MAXIMUM STRENGTH

NDC 63824-193-21

Mucinex®

FAST-MAX ^®

SEVERE CONGESTION

& COUGH

Dextromethorphan HBr – Cough Suppressant

Guaifenesin – Expectorant

Phenylephrine HCl – Nasal Decongestant

✓ Controls Cough

✓ Relieves Nasal & Chest Congestion

✓ Thins & Loosens Mucus

Actual Size

20 CAPLETS

FOR AGES 12+

Advanced Ingredient Data

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Raw Label Data

All Sections (JSON)

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Drug Facts

Composition & Product

Identifiers & Packaging

Medication Information

Structured Label Content

Advanced Ingredient Data

Raw Label Data

Additional Information