Label: COLD, FLU AND SORE THROAT MAXIMUM STRENGTH- acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hbr, guaifenesin, phenylephrine hcl solution

  • NDC Code(s): 50844-005-45
  • Packager: L.N.K. International, Inc.
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

Drug Label Information

Updated February 20, 2024

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  • Active ingredients (in each 20 mL)

    Acetaminophen 650 mg
    Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg
    Guaifenesin 400 mg
    Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg

  • Purpose

    Pain reliever/fever reducer
    Cough suppressant
    Expectorant
    Nasal decongestant

  • Uses

    • temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms:
      • minor aches and pains
      • sinus congestion and pressure
      • cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
      • headache
      • nasal congestion
      • sore throat
    • temporarily promotes nasal and/or sinus drainage
    • temporarily reduces fever
    • 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:

    • blisters
    • rash
    • skin reddening

    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

    • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
    • liver disease
    • thyroid disease
    • heart disease
    • difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland
    • high blood pressure
    • diabetes
    • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema

    Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

    taking the blood thinning drug warfarin.

    When using this product

    do not exceed recommended dosage.

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    • pain, nasal congestion, or cough gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
    • new symptoms occur
    • nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
    • fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
    • redness or swelling is present
    • 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.

    In case of accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Prompt 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
    • do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period
    • mL = milliliter; FL OZ = fluid ounce
    • only use the dose cup provided
    • adults and children 12 years and over: 20 mL in dosing cup provided every 4 hours
    • children under 12 years: do not use
  • Other information

    • each 20 mL contains: sodium 10 mg
    • store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15º-30ºC (59º-86ºF)
    • use by expiration date on package
  • Inactive ingredients

    anhydrous citric acid, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, flavors, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate dihydrate, sodium metabisulfite, sorbitol, sucralose

  • Questions or comments?

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  • Principal Display Panel

    QUALITY
    +PLUS

    NDC 50844-005-45

    *Compare to active ingredients
    in Mucinex® FAST-MAX®
    Cold, Flu & Sore Throat

    MAXIMUM STRENGTH

    COLD, FLU &
    SORE THROAT

     Acetaminophen
    Dextromethorphan HBr
    Guaifenesin
    Phenylephrine HCl

    Pain Reliever/
    Fever Reducer
    Cough Suppressant
    Expectorant
    Nasal Decongestant

    Mixed
    Berry
    Flavored 

    6 FL OZ (177 mL)

    F-005-45
    REV B

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

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    *This product is not manufactured or distributed
    by RB Health (US) LLC, owner of the registered
    trademark Mucinex® FAST-MAX® Cold, Flu &
    Sore Throat.

    Distributed by
    LNK INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    60 Arkay Drive
    Hauppauge, NY 11788
    USA

    50844       REV0621B00545

    Quality Plus 44-005

    Quality Plus 44-005

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    COLD, FLU AND SORE THROAT  MAXIMUM STRENGTH
    acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hbr, guaifenesin, phenylephrine hcl solution
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:50844-005
    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)  
    FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)  
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SODIUM BENZOATE (UNII: OJ245FE5EU)  
    TRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATE (UNII: B22547B95K)  
    SODIUM METABISULFITE (UNII: 4VON5FNS3C)  
    SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    SUCRALOSE (UNII: 96K6UQ3ZD4)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorblueScore    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorBERRYImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:50844-005-45177 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product03/01/2017
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM01203/01/2017
    Labeler - L.N.K. International, Inc. (038154464)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    LNK International, Inc.967626305manufacture(50844-005) , pack(50844-005)