Label: TARGET MAXIMUM STRENGTH COLD FLU AND SORE THROAT- acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hbr, guaifenesin, phenylephrine hcl solution

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

Drug Label Information

Updated November 16, 2023

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  • Active ingredients (in each 20 mL)

    Acetaminophen 650 mg 

    Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg

    Guaifenesin 400 mg

    Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg

  • Purposes

    Pain reliever/fever reducer

    Cough suppressant

    Expectorant

    Nasal decongestant

  • Uses

    temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms:
    cough
    nasal congestion
    minor aches and pain
    sore throat
    headache
    stuffy nose
    sinus congestion and pressure
    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
  • Warnings

    Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take:

    more than 6 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
    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.

    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.

    Ask a doctor before use if you have

    liver disease
    heart disease
    high blood pressure
    thyroid disease
    diabetes
    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.

    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 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.

    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 at 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.

  • Directions

    do not take more than directed (see Overdose warning)
    do not take more than 6 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
    mL = milliliter
    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
  • Other information

    each 20 mL contains: sodium 8 mg
    store at room temperature
    do not refrigerate.
  • Inactive ingredients

    anhydrous citric acid, edetate disodium, FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Red No. 40, flavor, potassium citrate, propylene glycol, propyl gallate, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol, sucralose, xanthan gum

  • Questions or comments?

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  • Principal Display Panel

    Compare to active ingredients in Maximum Strength Mucinex® Fast-Max® Cold, Flu & Sore Throat*

    NDC# 11673-773-06

    Maximum Strength

    Cold, Flu & Sore Throat

    Acetaminophen - Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer

    Dextromethorphan HBr - Cough Suppressant

    Guaifenesin - Expectorant

    Phenylephrine HCl - Nasal Decongestant

    Controls Cough, This & Loosens Mucus
    Nasal & Chest Congestion
    Sinus Pressure & Congestion
    Body Pain, Headache, Fever & Sore Throat

    For Ages 12+

    6 FL OZ (180 mL)

    Tamper evident: Do not use if printed seal under cap is broken or missing.

    Per 4-hour dose.

    Up & up

    AGES 12+ YEARS

    Distributed by:

    Target Corp.

    Mpls., MN 5403

    *This product is not manufactured or distributed by Reckitt Benckiser, the distributer of Maximum Strength Mucinex® Fast-Max™ Cold, Flu & Sore Throat.

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    TARGET MAXIMUM STRENGTH COLD FLU AND SORE THROAT 
    acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hbr, guaifenesin, phenylephrine hcl solution
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:11673-773
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    ACETAMINOPHEN (UNII: 362O9ITL9D) (ACETAMINOPHEN - UNII:362O9ITL9D) ACETAMINOPHEN650 mg  in 20 mL
    DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE (UNII: 9D2RTI9KYH) (DEXTROMETHORPHAN - UNII:7355X3ROTS) DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE20 mg  in 20 mL
    GUAIFENESIN (UNII: 495W7451VQ) (GUAIFENESIN - UNII:495W7451VQ) GUAIFENESIN400 mg  in 20 mL
    PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 04JA59TNSJ) (PHENYLEPHRINE - UNII:1WS297W6MV) PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE10 mg  in 20 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL)  
    EDETATE DISODIUM (UNII: 7FLD91C86K)  
    FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)  
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    POTASSIUM CITRATE (UNII: EE90ONI6FF)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    PROPYL GALLATE (UNII: 8D4SNN7V92)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SODIUM BENZOATE (UNII: OJ245FE5EU)  
    SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    SUCRALOSE (UNII: 96K6UQ3ZD4)  
    XANTHAN GUM (UNII: TTV12P4NEE)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorBLUEScore    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorFRUITImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:11673-773-06180 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 9: Other Type of Part 3 Combination Product (e.g., Drug/Device/Biological Product)04/02/2020
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM01204/02/2020
    Labeler - TARGET CORPORATION (006961700)