Label: MAXIMUM STRENGTH MUCINEX FAST-MAX DAY TIME COLD AND FLU AND NIGHT TIME COLD AND FLU- acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, diphenhydramine hydrochloride, guaifenesin, and phenylephrine hydrochloride kit

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

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Updated October 27, 2020

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Drug Facts

  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Active ingredients (in each caplet)Purposes
    Mucinex FAST-MAX DAY TIME COLD & FLU
    Acetaminophen 325 mgPain reliever/fever reducer
    Dextromethorphan HBr 10mgCough suppressant
    Guaifenesin 200 mgExpectorant
    Phenylephrine HCl 5 mgNasal decongestant
    Active ingredients (in each caplet)Purposes
    Mucinex FAST-MAX NIGHT TIME COLD & FLU
    Acetaminophen 325 mgPain reliever/fever reducer
    Diphenhydramine HCl 12.5 mgAntihistamine/cough suppressant
    Phenylephrine HCl 5 mgNasal decongestant
  • Uses

    Mucinex Fast-Max DAY TIME COLD & FLU

    • temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms:
      • cough
      • minor aches and pains
      • headache
      • nasal congestion
      • sore throat
      • sinus congestion and pressure
    • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive
    • controls cough to help you get to sleep
    • temporarily reduces fever

    Mucinex Fast-Max NIGHT TIME COLD & FLU

    • temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms:
      • cough
      • minor aches and pains
      • headache
      • nasal congestion
      • sore throat
      • sinus congestion and pressure
      • runny nose
      • sneezing
      • itching of the nose or throat
      • itchy, watery eyes due to hay fever
    • controls cough to help you get to sleep
    • temporarily reduces fever
  • Warnings

    Liver warning

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

    • more than 12 caplets 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.

    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.
    • with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on the skin (NIGHT TIME 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
    • heart disease
    • diabetes
    • high blood pressure
    • thyroid disease
    • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
    • glaucoma (NIGHT TIME only)
    • a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis (NIGHT TIME 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
    • taking sedatives or tranquilizers (NIGHT TIME only)

    When using this product

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

    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. 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 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
  • Other information

    • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
  • Inactive ingredients

    (Mucinex FAST-MAX DAY TIME COLD & FLU)

    croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, FD&C red no. 40 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow no. 6 aluminum lake, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone, talc, titanium dioxide

  • Inactive ingredients

    (Mucinex FAST-MAX NIGHT TIME COLD & FLU)

    croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, FD&C blue no. 1 aluminum lake, FD&C blue no. 2 aluminum lake, ferric oxide yellow, methacrylic acid – ethyl acrylate copolymer (1:1) type A, mica, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone, sodium bicarbonate, talc, titanium dioxide

  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Dist. by: RB Health (US)
    Parsippany, NJ 07054-0224

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - Kit Carton

    NDC 63824-511-40

    MAXIMUM STRENGTH
    Mucinex®
    FAST-MAX®

    DAY
    TIME
    COLD & FLU

    Acetaminophen – Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer
    Dextromethorphan HBr – Cough Suppressant
    Guaifenesin – Expectorant
    Phenylephrine HCl – Nasal Decongestant

    HEADACHE
    BODY PAIN
    SORE THROAT
    FEVER
    CHEST CONGESTION
    COUGH
    ALL IN
    ONE*
    NASAL CONGESTION
    SINUS CONGESTION
    SINUS PRESSURE

    Actual Size

    FOR AGES 12+

    24 CAPLETS

    NIGHT
    TIME
    COLD & FLU

    Acetaminophen – Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer
    Diphenhydramine HCl – Antihistamine/
    Cough Suppressant
    Phenylephrine HCl – Nasal Decongestant

    HEADACHE
    BODY PAIN
    SORE THROAT
    FEVER
    ITCHY THROAT
    COUGH
    ALL IN
    ONE*
    NASAL CONGESTION
    SNEEZING
    RUNNY NOSE

    Actual Size

    FOR AGES 12+

    16 CAPLETS

    TOTAL 40 CAPLETS

    Principal Display Panel - Kit Carton
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    MAXIMUM STRENGTH MUCINEX FAST-MAX DAY TIME COLD AND FLU AND NIGHT TIME COLD AND FLU 
    acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, diphenhydramine hydrochloride, guaifenesin, and phenylephrine hydrochloride kit
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:63824-511
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:63824-511-101 in 1 CARTON06/01/2020
    2NDC:63824-511-202 in 1 CARTON06/01/2020
    21 in 1 KIT
    3NDC:63824-511-404 in 1 CARTON06/01/2020
    31 in 1 KIT
    Quantity of Parts
    Part #Package QuantityTotal Product Quantity
    Part 11 BLISTER PACK
    Part 21 BLISTER PACK
    Part 1 of 2
    MAXIMUM STRENGTH MUCINEX FAST-MAX DAY TIME COLD AND FLU 
    acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, guaifenesin, and phenylephrine hydrochloride tablet
    Product Information
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    Acetaminophen (UNII: 362O9ITL9D) (Acetaminophen - UNII:362O9ITL9D) Acetaminophen325 mg
    Guaifenesin (UNII: 495W7451VQ) (Guaifenesin - UNII:495W7451VQ) Guaifenesin200 mg
    Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide (UNII: 9D2RTI9KYH) (DEXTROMETHORPHAN - UNII:7355X3ROTS) Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide10 mg
    Phenylephrine Hydrochloride (UNII: 04JA59TNSJ) (Phenylephrine - UNII:1WS297W6MV) Phenylephrine Hydrochloride5 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    croscarmellose sodium (UNII: M28OL1HH48)  
    CROSPOVIDONE (UNII: 2S7830E561)  
    FD&C red no. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    FD&C yellow no. 6 (UNII: H77VEI93A8)  
    ALUMINUM OXIDE (UNII: LMI26O6933)  
    Magnesium stearate (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    microcrystalline cellulose (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
    POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 532B59J990)  
    POVIDONE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: FZ989GH94E)  
    talc (UNII: 7SEV7J4R1U)  
    titanium dioxide (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorREDScoreno score
    ShapeOVALSize20mm
    FlavorImprint Code VVV;MSC
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    16 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34106/01/2020
    Part 2 of 2
    MAXIMUM STRENGTH MUCINEX FAST-MAX NIGHT TIME COLD AND FLU 
    acetaminophen, diphenhydramine hydrochloride, and phenylephrine hydrochloride tablet
    Product Information
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    Acetaminophen (UNII: 362O9ITL9D) (Acetaminophen - UNII:362O9ITL9D) Acetaminophen325 mg
    Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride (UNII: TC2D6JAD40) (Diphenhydramine - UNII:8GTS82S83M) Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride12.5 mg
    Phenylephrine Hydrochloride (UNII: 04JA59TNSJ) (Phenylephrine - UNII:1WS297W6MV) Phenylephrine Hydrochloride5 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    croscarmellose sodium (UNII: M28OL1HH48)  
    CROSPOVIDONE (UNII: 2S7830E561)  
    FD&C blue no. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)  
    FD&C blue no. 2 (UNII: L06K8R7DQK)  
    ALUMINUM OXIDE (UNII: LMI26O6933)  
    ferric oxide yellow (UNII: EX438O2MRT)  
    METHACRYLIC ACID - ETHYL ACRYLATE COPOLYMER (1:1) TYPE A (UNII: NX76LV5T8J)  
    mica (UNII: V8A1AW0880)  
    microcrystalline cellulose (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
    POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 532B59J990)  
    POVIDONE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: FZ989GH94E)  
    sodium bicarbonate (UNII: 8MDF5V39QO)  
    talc (UNII: 7SEV7J4R1U)  
    titanium dioxide (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorBLUEScoreno score
    ShapeOVALSize20mm
    FlavorImprint Code VVV;CF
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    14 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34106/01/2020
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34106/01/2020
    Labeler - RB Health (US) LLC (081049410)