Label: DAYTIME MUCUS RELIEF SEVERE CONGESTION AND COUGH AND NIGHTTIME COLD AND FLU MAXIMUM STRENGTH- dextromethorphan hbr, guaifenesin, phenylephrine hcl, acetaminophen, diphenhydramine hcl, phenylephrine hcl kit

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

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Updated October 31, 2019

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  • Active ingredients for Day Time (in each 20 mL)

    Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg

    Guaifenesin 400 mg

    Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg

  • Active ingredients for Night Time (in each 20 mL)

    Acetaminophen 650 mg

    Diphenhydramine HCl 25 mg

    Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg

  • Purposes for Day Time

    Cough suppressant

    Expectorant

    Nasal decongestant

  • Purpose for Night Time

    Pain reliever/fever reducer

    Antihistamine/Cough suppressant

    Nasal decongestant

  • Uses

    Daytime

    • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive
    • temporarily relieves
      • cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with the common cold or inhaled irritant
      • the intensity of coughing
      • the impulse to cough to help you get to sleep
      • nasal congestion due to a cold

    Nighttime

    •  temporarily relievesthese 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

     Nighttime

    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 every day 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

    Daytime

    • if you are taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certan 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.
    • for children under 12 years of age

    Nighttime

    • 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
    • if you are taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certan 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
    • for children under 12 years of age

    Ask a doctor before use if you have

    Daytime

    • 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, emphysema
    • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)

    Nighttime

    • liver disease
    • heart disease
    • high blood pressure
    • thyroid disease
    • diabetes
    • glaucoma
    • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
    • a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
    • 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

    Nighttime

    • you are taking the blood thinning drug warfain
    • you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers

    When using this product

    Daytime

    do not use more than directed.

    Nighttime

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

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    Daytime

    • nervousness, dizziness or sleeplessness occur
    • symptoms do not get better within 7 days or occur with fever
    • cough comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or headache that lasts.

    These could be signs of a serious condition.

    Nighttime

    • nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
    • pain, nasal congestion, or cough gets worse, or lasts more than 7 days
    • fever gets worse, or last 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,

    Daytime

     ask a health professional before use

    Nighttime

    ask a health professional before use

    Keep out of reach of children.

    Daytime

    In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

    Nighttime

    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 (1-800-222-1222) right away. Quick medical attention is critical for adult as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms

  • Directions

    Daytime

    • do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period
    • measure only with dosing cup provided. Do not use any other dosing device
    • keep dosing cup with product
    •  mL= milliliter
    • shake well before using
    • adult and children 12 years of age and older: 20 mL in dosing cup provided avery 4 hours
    • Children under 12 years of age do not use


    Nighttime

    • do not take more than directed (see overdose warning)
    • do not take more than 6 doses in any24-hour period
    • measure only with dosing cup provided. Do not use any other dosing device
    • keep dosing cup with product
    • mL= milliliter
    • dose as follows or as directed by a doctor
    • adult and children 12 years and older: 20 mL every 4 hours while symptoms last
    • children under 12 years of age: do not use 

  • Other information

    Daytime

    • each 20 mL contains: sodium 17 mg
    • store at 20-25ºC (68-77ºF). Do not refrigerate.

    Nighttime

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

    Inactive ingredients for Day Time 

     citric acid, disodium EDTA, FD&C blue #1 FD&C red #40, flavor, glycerin, propyl gallate,  propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sorbitol, sucralose,xanthan gum

    Inactive ingredients for Night Time 

     citric acid, EDTA disodium, FD&C blue #1, Fd&C red #40, flavor, glycerin, propylene gallate, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sorbitol, sucralose, xanthan gum

  • Principal Display Panel

    DAYTIME

    Severe Cough & Congestion

    DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBr - Cough Suppressant

    GUAIFENESIN -  Expectorant

    PHENYLEPHRINE HCI - Nasal Decongestant

    MAXIMUM STRENGTH

    Multi-Symptom

    • Relieves nasal & chest congestion
    • Soothes Cough 
    • Thins & loosen mucus

    For ages 12 & over

    FL OZ (mL)

    Compare to the active ingredients in Maximum Strength Mucinex®FAST-MAX® Severe Congestion & Cough and Nighttime Cold & Flu*

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

    *This product is not manufactured or distributed by Reckitt Benckiser, distributor of Maximum Strength Mucinex® FAST-MAX® Severe Congestion & Cough & Nighttime Cold & Flu

    NIGHTTIME

    Cold & FLU

    ACETAMINOPHEN - Pain Reliever ; Fever Reducer

    DIPHENHYDRAMINE HCl -  Antihistamine / Cough Suppressant

    PHENYLEPHRINE HCl / Nasal Decongestant

    MAXIMUM STRENGTH

    Multi-Strength

    • Relieves headache & fever
    • Controls cough
    • Relieves nasal congestion
    • Relieves runny nose & sneezing

    For ages 12 & over

    FL OZ (mL)

    Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc.

    One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895

    CVS.com

  • Product Label

    Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg, Guaifenesin 400 mg, Phenylephrine HCI 10 mg, Acetaminophen 650 mg, Diphenhydramine HCI 25 mg, Phenylephrine 10 mg

    CVS HEALTH Severe Cough & Congestion Nighttime Cold & Flu

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    DAYTIME MUCUS RELIEF SEVERE CONGESTION AND COUGH AND NIGHTTIME COLD AND FLU  MAXIMUM STRENGTH
    dextromethorphan hbr, guaifenesin, phenylephrine hcl, acetaminophen, diphenhydramine hcl, phenylephrine hcl kit
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:69842-462
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:69842-462-121 in 1 KIT; Type 0: Not a Combination Product04/30/2018
    Quantity of Parts
    Part #Package QuantityTotal Product Quantity
    Part 11 BOTTLE, PLASTIC 177 mL
    Part 21 BOTTLE, PLASTIC 177 mL
    Part 1 of 2
    DAYTIME MUCUS RELIEF SEVERE CONGESTION AND COUGH  MAXIMUM STRENGTH
    dextromethorphan hbr, guaifenesin, phenylephrine hcl liquid
    Product Information
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    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 RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    TRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATE (UNII: B22547B95K)  
    FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    PROPYL GALLATE (UNII: 8D4SNN7V92)  
    SODIUM BENZOATE (UNII: OJ245FE5EU)  
    SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    SUCRALOSE (UNII: 96K6UQ3ZD4)  
    XANTHAN GUM (UNII: TTV12P4NEE)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1177 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC MONOGRAPH FINALpart34104/30/2018
    Part 2 of 2
    NIGHTTIME COLD AND FLU  MAXIMUM STRENGTH
    acetaminophen, diphenhydramine hcl, phenylephrine hcl liquid
    Product Information
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    ACETAMINOPHEN (UNII: 362O9ITL9D) (ACETAMINOPHEN - UNII:362O9ITL9D) ACETAMINOPHEN650 mg  in 20 mL
    DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: TC2D6JAD40) (DIPHENHYDRAMINE - UNII:8GTS82S83M) DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE25 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)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SODIUM BENZOATE (UNII: OJ245FE5EU)  
    TRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATE (UNII: B22547B95K)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    PROPYL GALLATE (UNII: 8D4SNN7V92)  
    SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    SUCRALOSE (UNII: 96K6UQ3ZD4)  
    XANTHAN GUM (UNII: TTV12P4NEE)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1177 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC MONOGRAPH FINALpart34104/30/2018
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC MONOGRAPH FINALpart34104/30/2018
    Labeler - CVS Pharmacy (062312574)