Label: COLD FLU AND SORE THROAT- acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hbr, guaifenesin, phenylephrine hcl liquid

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

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Updated May 9, 2019

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  • Active ingredients (in each 20 mL)

    Acetaminophen 650 mg

    Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg

    Guaifenesin 400 mg

    Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg

  • Purposes

    Pain reliever/fever reducer

    Cough suppressant

    Expectorant

    Nasal decongestant

  • Uses

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

    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.
    if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
  • 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, 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

  • 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: In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222). 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 5 doses in any 24-hour period
    measure only with dosing cup provided
    do not use dosing cup with other products
    dose as follows or as directed by a doctor
    adults and children 12 years of age and older: 20 mL in dosing cup provided every 4 hours
    children under 12 years of age: do not use
  • Other information

    each 20 mL contains: sodium 7 mg
    store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
    dosing cup provided
    do not refrigerate
  • Inactive ingredients

    anhydrous citric acid, benzyl alcohol, edetate disodium, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, flavor, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sorbitol solution, sucralose, triethyl citrate, xanthan gum

  • Questions or comments?

    1-800-719-9260

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    Compare to the active ingredients in Mucinex® Fast-Max® Cold, Flu & Sore Throat

    ADULT

    Cold, Flu & Sore Throat

    ACETAMINOPHEN – Pain reliever; Fever reducer

    DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBr – Cough suppressant

    GUAIFENESIN – Expectorant

    PHENYLEPHRINE HCl – Nasal decongestant

    MAXIMUM STRENGTH

    Multi-Symptom

    Relieves headache, fever & sore throat

    Controls cough

    Relieves nasal & chest congestion

    Thins & Loosens mucus

    For Ages 12 & Over

    6 FL OZ (180 mL)

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    COLD FLU AND SORE THROAT 
    acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hbr, guaifenesin, phenylephrine hcl liquid
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:69842-205
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    ACETAMINOPHEN (UNII: 362O9ITL9D) (ACETAMINOPHEN - UNII:362O9ITL9D) ACETAMINOPHEN650 mg  in 20 mL
    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)  
    BENZYL ALCOHOL (UNII: LKG8494WBH)  
    EDETATE DISODIUM (UNII: 7FLD91C86K)  
    FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)  
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SODIUM BENZOATE (UNII: OJ245FE5EU)  
    SODIUM CITRATE (UNII: 1Q73Q2JULR)  
    SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    SUCRALOSE (UNII: 96K6UQ3ZD4)  
    TRIETHYL CITRATE (UNII: 8Z96QXD6UM)  
    XANTHAN GUM (UNII: TTV12P4NEE)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorBLUEScore    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:69842-205-30180 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product06/26/2018
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34106/26/2018
    Labeler - CVS Pharmacy (062312574)