Cold Flu and Sore Throat Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan HBr, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine HCl ACETAMINOPHEN ACETAMINOPHEN DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE DEXTROMETHORPHAN GUAIFENESIN GUAIFENESIN PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE PHENYLEPHRINE ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID BENZYL ALCOHOL EDETATE DISODIUM FD&C BLUE NO. 1 FD&C RED NO. 40 GLYCERIN PROPYLENE GLYCOL WATER SODIUM BENZOATE SORBITOL SUCRALOSE TRIETHYL CITRATE XANTHAN GUM
Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
Principal Display Panel Compare to Mucinex® Fast-Max® Cold, Flu & Sore Throat active ingredients MUCUS RELIEF Cold, Flu & Sore Throat ACETAMINOPHEN / PAIN RELIEVER & FEVER REDUCER DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBr / COUGH SUPPRESSANT GUAIFENESIN / EXPECTORANT PHENYLEPHRINE HCl / NASAL DECONGESTANT MAXIMUM STRENGTH Relieves headache, fever, sore throat, nasal & chest congestion Thins & loosens mucus Controls cough 12 years & older 6 FL OZ (180 mL) 1G994-cold-flu-and-sore-throat.jpg
- Principal Display Panel Compare to Mucinex® Fast-Max® Cold, Flu & Sore Throat active ingredients MUCUS RELIEF Cold, Flu & Sore Throat ACETAMINOPHEN / PAIN RELIEVER & FEVER REDUCER DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBr / COUGH SUPPRESSANT GUAIFENESIN / EXPECTORANT PHENYLEPHRINE HCl / NASAL DECONGESTANT MAXIMUM STRENGTH Relieves headache, fever, sore throat, nasal & chest congestion Thins & loosens mucus Controls cough 12 years & older 6 FL OZ (180 mL) 1G994-cold-flu-and-sore-throat.jpg
Overview
Uses • temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms: • cough • nasal congestion • minor aches and pains • sore throat • headache • 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
Indications & Usage
Uses • temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms: • cough • nasal congestion • minor aches and pains • sore throat • headache • 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
Dosage & Administration
Directions • do not take more than directed (see Overdose warning) • do not take more than 5 doses in any 24-hour period • measure only with dosing cup provided • do not use dosing cup with other products • dose as follows or as directed by a doctor • adults and children 12 years of age and older: 20 mL in dosing cup provided every 4 hours • children under 12 years of age: do not use
Warnings & Precautions
Warnings Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take • more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours • with other drugs containing acetaminophen • 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day 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.
Purpose
Purposes Pain reliever/fever reducer Cough suppressant Expectorant Nasal decongestant
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. • 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
When Using
When using this product do not use more than directed
Stop Use & Ask a Doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor if • 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.
Keep Out of Reach of Children
Keep out of reach of children. Overdose warning: In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222). Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Storage & Handling
Other information • each 20 mL contains: sodium 7 mg • store at 20-25 ° C (68-77 ° F) • dosing cup provided • do not refrigerate
Questions
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