Label: MAXIMUM STRENGTH CONGESTION AND HEADACHE- acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, phenylephrine hydrochloride capsule, liquid filled

  • NDC Code(s): 51013-170-14
  • Packager: PuraCap Pharmaceutical LLC
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Drug Facts

  • Active ingredients (in each softgel)

    Acetaminophen 325 mg

    Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg

    Phenylephrine HCl  5 mg

  • Purposes

    Pain reliever/fever reducer

    Cough suppressant

    Nasal decongestant

  • Uses

    • temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms:
      • nasal congestion
      • cough
      • headache
      • minor aches & pains
      • sinus congestion & pressure
    • temporarily reduces fever
    • temporarily promotes nasal and/or sinus drainage
  • Warnings

    Liver warning

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

    • more than 12 liquid gels in 24 hrs, 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, 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. 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 liquid gels in any 24-hour period                                                                                              
    • adults and children 12 years of age and older: take 2 liquid gels every 4 hours
    • children under 12 years of age: do not use
  • Other information

    • store between 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
    • avoid excessive heat
  • Inactive ingredients

    FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol special, and white edible ink

  • Questions or comments

    Call : 1-888-309-9030

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - Carton Label

    DG Maximum Strength Congestion & Headache 16 Softgels

    NDC 51013-170-14

    *Compare to the active ingredients in Mucinex® Fast-Max® Congestion and Headache

    Carton Label

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    MAXIMUM STRENGTH CONGESTION AND HEADACHE 
    acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, phenylephrine hydrochloride capsule, liquid filled
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:51013-170
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    ACETAMINOPHEN (UNII: 362O9ITL9D) (ACETAMINOPHEN - UNII:362O9ITL9D) ACETAMINOPHEN325 mg
    DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE (UNII: 9D2RTI9KYH) (DEXTROMETHORPHAN - UNII:7355X3ROTS) DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE10 mg
    PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 04JA59TNSJ) (PHENYLEPHRINE - UNII:1WS297W6MV) PHENYLEPHRINE5 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 (UNII: H77VEI93A8)  
    GELATIN (UNII: 2G86QN327L)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
    POVIDONE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: FZ989GH94E)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    Product Characteristics
    Colororange (clear) Scoreno score
    Shapecapsule (oblong) Size20mm
    FlavorImprint Code PC9
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:51013-170-142 in 1 CARTON06/10/2016
    18 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34106/10/2016
    Labeler - PuraCap Pharmaceutical LLC (962106329)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Humanwell Puracap Pharmaceuticals (Wuhan) Co., Ltd421293287manufacture(51013-170) , analysis(51013-170)
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