Label: MUCUS RELIEF NIGHTTIME COLD FLU MAXIMUM STRENGTHCOLD FLU AND SORE THROAT- acetaminophen, diphenhydramine hcl,phenylephrine hcl liquid

  • NDC Code(s): 49580-0808-6
  • Packager: P & L Development, LLC
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph final

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  • Active ingredients (in each 20 mL)

    Acetaminophen 650 mg 

    Diphenhydramine HCl 25 mg

    Phenylephrine HCL 10 mg

  • Purposes

    Pain reliever/fever reducer 

    Antihistamine/cough suppressant

    Nasal decongestant

  • Uses

    • temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms
      • cough
      • nasal congestion
      • minor aches and pains
      • sore throat
      • headache
      • runny nose
      • sneezing
    • temporarily reduces fever
    • controls cough to help you get to sleep


  • 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 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.

    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

    • 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.
    • with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
    • with any other drug containing diphenhydramine, even one used on the skin

    Ask a doctor before use if you have

    • liver disease
    • heart disease
    • high blood pressure
    • diabetes
    • thyroid disease
    • glaucoma
    • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
    • a breathing problem or chronic cough that lasts or 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
    • you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers

    When using this product,

    • do not use more than directed
    • excitability may occur, especially in children
    • marked drowsiness may occur
    • alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
    • avoid alcoholic drinks
    • be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    • nervousness, dizziness or sleeplessness occur
    • pain, nasal congestion or cough gets worse or lasts more than 7 day
    • 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 (1800-222-1222) right away. 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 a 24-hour period
    • measure only with dosing cup provided. Do not use any other dosing device
    • mL = milliliter
    • keep dosing cup with product
    • dose as follows or as directed by a doctor
    • adults and children 12 years of age and older: 20 mL every 4 hours
    • children under 12 years of age: do not use

  • Other information

    • each 20 mL contains: sodium 10 mg
    • store between 20-25ºC (68-77ºF). Do not refrigerate.
  • Inactive ingredients

    anhydrous citric acid, disodium EDTA, FD&C blue #1, FD&C yellow #10, flavor, glycerin, propyl gallate, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sorbitol, sucralose, xanthan gum

  • Principal Display Panel

    Compare to the active ingredients in Maximum Strength Mucinex® Fast-Max® Clear & Cool® Night Time Cold & Flu*

    max strength

    night time cold & flu

    Acetaminophen  650 mg Pain reliever / Fever reducer

    Diphenhydramine HCL 25 mg Antihistamine/Cough suppressant

    Phenylephrine HCL 10 mg  Nasal decongestant

    multi-symptom relief

    • Relieves aches, fever & sore throat
    • controls cough
    • relieves nasal congestion
    • relieves runny nose & sneezing

    for ages 12 years & older

    FL OZ (mL)

    Questions or comments?

    Call 1-877-753-3935 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST

    *This product is no manufactured or distributed by Reckitt Benckiser, distributor of Maximum Strength Mucinex® Fast-Max® Clear & Cool® Night Time Cold, & Flu

    TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SAFETY SEAL AROUND OR UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING

    Manufactured by: PL Developments

    11865 S Alameda St

    Lynwood, CA 90262

  • Package Label

    Acetaminophen 650 mg, Diphenhydramine HCL 25 mg, Phenylephrine HCL 10 mg

    READYinCASE Max Strength Nighttime Cold & Flu

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    MUCUS RELIEF NIGHTTIME COLD FLU  MAXIMUM STRENGTHCOLD FLU AND SORE THROAT
    acetaminophen, diphenhydramine hcl,phenylephrine hcl liquid
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:49580-0808
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: TC2D6JAD40) (DIPHENHYDRAMINE - UNII:8GTS82S83M) DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE25 mg  in 20 mL
    ACETAMINOPHEN (UNII: 362O9ITL9D) (ACETAMINOPHEN - UNII:362O9ITL9D) ACETAMINOPHEN650 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)  
    D&C YELLOW NO. 10 (UNII: 35SW5USQ3G)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    PROPYL GALLATE (UNII: 8D4SNN7V92)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SODIUM BENZOATE (UNII: OJ245FE5EU)  
    TRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATE (UNII: B22547B95K)  
    SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    SUCRALOSE (UNII: 96K6UQ3ZD4)  
    XANTHAN GUM (UNII: TTV12P4NEE)  
    Product Characteristics
    Color    Score    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorMINT (Cool) Imprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:49580-0808-6177 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product05/01/201912/31/2024
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34105/01/201912/31/2024
    Labeler - P & L Development, LLC (101896231)