Active ingredients (in each 20 mL)
Acetaminophen, USP 650 mg
Dextromethorphan HBr, USP 20 mg
Guaifenesin, USP 400 mg
Phenylephrine HCl, USP 10 mg
Uses
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- temporarily relieves these symptoms occurring with a cold or flu:
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- cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
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- nasal congestion
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- sinus congestion and pressure
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- minor aches and pains
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- sore throat
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- headache
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- temporarily reduces fever
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- helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes and make coughs more productive
Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take
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- more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours
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- with other drugs containing acetaminophen
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- 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:
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- skin reddening
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- blisters
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- 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
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- 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.
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- with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
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- if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
Ask a doctor before use if you have
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- liver disease
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- heart disease
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- high blood pressure
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- thyroid disease
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- diabetes
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- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
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- cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
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- persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
When using this product
do not use more than directed
Stop use and ask a doctor if
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- you get nervous, dizzy or sleepless
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- pain, cough, or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
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- fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
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- redness or swelling is present
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- new symptoms occur
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- cough comes back or occurs with rash or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition.
Directions
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- do not take more than 5 doses in any 24-hour period
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- do not exceed recommended dosage. Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause serious liver damage.
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- measure only with dosing cup provided
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- keep dosing cup with product
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- mL = milliliter
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- this adult product is not intended for use in children under 12 years of age
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age |
dose |
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adults and children 12 years and over |
20 mL every 4 hours |
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children under 12 years |
do not use |
Other information
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- each 20 mL contains: sodium 15 mg
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- store at 20-25°C (68-77°F). Do not refrigerate.
Inactive ingredients
anhydrous citric acid, benzyl alcohol, edetate disodium, FD&C red #40, flavor, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sorbitol solution, sucralose, triacetin, xanthan gum
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Compare to the active ingredients of Robitussin® Maximum Strength Severe Multi-Symptom Cough Cold + Flu
For Ages 12 & Over
Adult
Maximum Strength
Tussin
Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer (Acetaminophen)
Cough Suppressant (Dextromethorphan HBr)
Expectorant (Guaifenesin)
Nasal Decongestant (Phenylephrine HCl)
Severe
Multi-Symptom
Cough Cold + Flu
Non-Drowsy
Relieves:
• Cough
• Sore Throat
• Body Aches
• Fever
• Nasal Congestion
• Chest Congestion
CF MAX
4 FL OZ (118 mL)
