Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - Kit Carton FAST RELEASE. POWERFUL SYMPTOM RELIEF! NDC 72854-242-40 MAXIMUM STRENGTH Mucinex® FAST-MAX ® NIGHTSHIFT DAY SEVERE CONGESTION & COUGH Dextromethorphan HBr – Cough Suppressant Guaifenesin – Expectorant Phenylephrine HCl – Nasal Decongestant Controls Cough Relieves Nasal & Chest Congestion Thins & Loosens Mucus ACTUAL SIZE FOR AGES 12+ 24 CAPLETS NIGHT COLD & FLU Acetaminophen – Pain Reliever/ Fever Reducer Dextromethorphan HBr – Cough Suppressant Triprolidine HCl – Antihistamine NIGHTTIME RELIEF FOR A BETTER MORNING ✓COUGH ✓FEVER ✓SORE THROAT ✓RUNNY NOSE ✓SNEEZING ACTUAL SIZE FOR AGES 12+ 16 CAPLETS FAST RELEASE TOTAL 40 CAPLETS Principal Display Panel - Kit Carton
- PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - Kit Carton FAST RELEASE. POWERFUL SYMPTOM RELIEF! NDC 72854-242-40 MAXIMUM STRENGTH Mucinex® FAST-MAX ® NIGHTSHIFT DAY SEVERE CONGESTION & COUGH Dextromethorphan HBr – Cough Suppressant Guaifenesin – Expectorant Phenylephrine HCl – Nasal Decongestant Controls Cough Relieves Nasal & Chest Congestion Thins & Loosens Mucus ACTUAL SIZE FOR AGES 12+ 24 CAPLETS NIGHT COLD & FLU Acetaminophen – Pain Reliever/ Fever Reducer Dextromethorphan HBr – Cough Suppressant Triprolidine HCl – Antihistamine NIGHTTIME RELIEF FOR A BETTER MORNING ✓COUGH ✓FEVER ✓SORE THROAT ✓RUNNY NOSE ✓SNEEZING ACTUAL SIZE FOR AGES 12+ 16 CAPLETS FAST RELEASE TOTAL 40 CAPLETS Principal Display Panel - Kit Carton
Overview
Uses Mucinex Fast-Max Day Severe Congestion & Cough 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 impulse to cough to help you get to sleep the intensity of coughing nasal congestion due to a cold Mucinex Nightshift Night Cold & Flu temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms: cough minor aches and pains sore throat headache runny nose sneezing itching of the nose or throat itchy, watery eyes due to hay fever temporarily reduces fever controls cough to help you get to sleep
Indications & Usage
Uses Mucinex Fast-Max Day Severe Congestion & Cough 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 impulse to cough to help you get to sleep the intensity of coughing nasal congestion due to a cold Mucinex Nightshift Night Cold & Flu temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms: cough minor aches and pains sore throat headache runny nose sneezing itching of the nose or throat itchy, watery eyes due to hay fever temporarily reduces fever controls cough to help you get to sleep
Dosage & Administration
Directions Mucinex Fast-Max Day Severe Congestion & Cough do not take more than directed 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 Mucinex Nightshift Night Cold & Flu do not take more than directed (see Overdose warning ) do not take more than 8 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
Warnings & Precautions
Warnings Liver warning (Nightshift Night Cold & Flu only) 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 with other drugs containing acetaminophen 3 or more alcoholic drinks daily while using this product Allergy alert (Nightshift Night Cold & Flu only) 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 (Nightshift Night Cold & Flu only) 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. 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. (Nightshift Night Cold & Flu only) 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 (Nightshift Night Cold & Flu only) heart disease (Fast-Max Day Severe Congestion & Cough only) high blood pressure (Fast-Max Day Severe Congestion & Cough only) thyroid disease (Fast-Max Day Severe Congestion & Cough only) diabetes (Fast-Max Day Severe Congestion & Cough only) glaucoma (Nightshift Night Cold & Flu only) trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis (Nightshift Night Cold & Flu only) 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 (Nightshift Night Cold & Flu only) taking sedatives or tranquilizers (Nightshift Night Cold & Flu only) When using this product do not use more than directed excitability may occur, especially in children (Nightshift Night Cold & Flu only) marked drowsiness may occur (Nightshift Night Cold & Flu only) alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness (Nightshift Night Cold & Flu only) avoid alcoholic drinks (Nightshift Night Cold & Flu only) use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery (Nightshift Night Cold & Flu only) Stop use and ask a doctor if pain or cough gets worse or lasts more than 7 days (Nightshift Night Cold & Flu only) fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days (Nightshift Night Cold & Flu only) redness or swelling is present (Nightshift Night Cold & Flu only) new symptoms occur (Nightshift Night Cold & Flu only) cough comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition. (Nightshift Night Cold & Flu only) nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur (Fast-Max Day Severe Congestion & Cough only) symptoms do not get better within 7 days or occur with fever (Fast-Max Day Severe Congestion & Cough only) cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition. (Fast-Max Day Severe Congestion & Cough only) If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Overdose warning (Nightshift Night Cold & Flu only) Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause liver damage. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Purpose
Active ingredients (in each caplet) Mucinex Fast-Max Day Severe Congestion & Cough Purposes Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg Cough suppressant Guaifenesin 200 mg Expectorant Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg Nasal decongestant Active ingredients (in each caplet) Mucinex Nightshift Night Cold & Flu Purposes Acetaminophen 325 mg Pain reliever/fever reducer Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg Cough suppressant Triprolidine HCl 1.25 mg Antihistamine
Do Not Use
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. (Nightshift Night Cold & Flu only) 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.
When Using
When using this product do not use more than directed excitability may occur, especially in children (Nightshift Night Cold & Flu only) marked drowsiness may occur (Nightshift Night Cold & Flu only) alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness (Nightshift Night Cold & Flu only) avoid alcoholic drinks (Nightshift Night Cold & Flu only) use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery (Nightshift Night Cold & Flu only)
Stop Use & Ask a Doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor if pain or cough gets worse or lasts more than 7 days (Nightshift Night Cold & Flu only) fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days (Nightshift Night Cold & Flu only) redness or swelling is present (Nightshift Night Cold & Flu only) new symptoms occur (Nightshift Night Cold & Flu only) cough comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition. (Nightshift Night Cold & Flu only) nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur (Fast-Max Day Severe Congestion & Cough only) symptoms do not get better within 7 days or occur with fever (Fast-Max Day Severe Congestion & Cough only) cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition. (Fast-Max Day Severe Congestion & Cough only)
Keep Out of Reach of Children
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Storage & Handling
Other information store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
Questions
Questions? 1-866-MUCINEX (1-866-682-4639) You may also report side effects to this phone number.
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