Label: CVS SEVERE CONGESTION AND PAIN RELIEF- acetaminophen, guaifenesin, and phenylephrine hydrochloride solution

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph final

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Updated September 14, 2023

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Drug Facts

  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Active ingredients (in each 20 mL)Purposes

    Acetaminophen 650 mg

    Pain reliever

    Guaifenesin 400 mg

    Expectorant

    Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg

    Nasal decongestant

  • Uses

    temporarily relieves:
    nasal congestion
    headache
    minor aches and pains
    sinus congestion and pressure
    temporarily promotes nasal and/or sinus drainage
    helps loosens 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 daily 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.

    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 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
    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, flavors, potassium citrate, propylene glycol, propyl gallate, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol, sucralose, xanthan gum

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  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 180 mL Bottle Label

    Compare to the active ingredients Maximum Strength* Mucinex®Sinus-Max® Severe Congestion & Pain**

    NDC 63824-261-66

    ADULT

    Severe CongestionPain Reliever

    Acetaminophen – Pain Reliever
    GUAIFENESIN – Expectorant
    PHENYLEPHRINE HCl – Nasal Decongestant

    MAXIMUM STRENGTH*

    Multi-Symptom

    Clears Sinus Congestion
    Relieves Headache
    Thins & Loosens Mucus

    For Ages 12 Years & Over

    6 FL OZ (180mL)

    TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PRINTED INNER SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING.

    *Per 4- hour dose

    Distributed by:

    CVS Pharmacy, Inc.

    One CVS Drive

    Woonsocket, RI 02985

    © 2020 CVS/pharmacy

    CVS.com

    1-800-SHOP CVS

    V-12431

    *This product is not manufactured or distributed by RB Health, the distributor of Maximum Strength* Mucinex® Sinus-Max® Severe Congestion & Pain.

    CVS Sever Congestion Relief Acetaminophen
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    CVS SEVERE CONGESTION AND PAIN RELIEF 
    acetaminophen, guaifenesin, and phenylephrine hydrochloride solution
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:69842-717
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    ACETAMINOPHEN (UNII: 362O9ITL9D) (ACETAMINOPHEN - UNII:362O9ITL9D) ACETAMINOPHEN650 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
    FlavorImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:69842-717-06180 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 9: Other Type of Part 3 Combination Product (e.g., Drug/Device/Biological Product)03/30/2020
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34103/30/2020
    Labeler - CVS (062312574)