Label: MUCINEX FAST-MAX DAY TIME SEVERE CONGESTION AND COUGH - MUCINEX FAST-MAX NIGHT TIME COLD AND FLU MAXIMUM STRENGTH- acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, diphenhydramine hydrochloride, guaifenesin, and phenylephrine hydrochloride kit

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

Drug Label Information

Updated October 2, 2023

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Drug Facts

  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Active ingredients (in each caplet) Mucinex FAST-MAX DAY TIME SEVERE CONGESTION & COUGHPurposes
    Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mgCough suppressant
    Guaifenesin 200 mgExpectorant
    Phenylephrine HCl 5 mgNasal decongestant
  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Active ingredients (in each caplet) Mucinex FAST-MAX NIGHT TIME COLD & FLUPurposes
    Acetaminophen 325 mgPain reliever/ fever reducer
    Diphenhydramine HCl 12.5 mgAntihistamine/cough suppressant
    Phenylephrine HCl 5 mgNasal decongestant
  • Uses

    • temporarily relieves (DAY TIME only):
      • cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with the common cold or inhaled irritants
      • the intensity of coughing
      • nasal congestion due to a cold
    • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive (DAY TIME only)
    • temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms (NIGHT TIME only):
      • cough
      • minor aches and pains
      • headache
      • nasal congestion
      • sore throat
      • runny nose
      • sneezing
      • itching of the nose or throat
      • itchy, watery eyes due to hay fever
    • temporarily reduces fever (NIGHT TIME only)
    • controls cough to help you get to sleep
  • Warnings

    Liver warning (NIGHT TIME only)

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

    • more than 12 caplets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
    • with other drugs containing acetaminophen
    • 3 or more alcoholic drinks daily while using this product

    Allergy alert (NIGHT TIME only)

    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 (NIGHT TIME only)

    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. (NIGHT TIME only)
    • with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on the skin (NIGHT TIME only)
    • 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 (NIGHT TIME only)
    • heart disease
    • diabetes
    • high blood pressure
    • thyroid disease
    • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
    • glaucoma (NIGHT TIME only)
    • a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis (NIGHT TIME only)
    • 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 (NIGHT TIME only)
    • taking sedatives or tranquilizers (NIGHT TIME only)

    When using this product

    • do not use more than directed
    • excitability may occur, especially in children (NIGHT TIME only)
    • marked drowsiness may occur (NIGHT TIME only)
    • alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness (NIGHT TIME only)
    • avoid alcoholic drinks (NIGHT TIME only)
    • be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery (NIGHT TIME only)

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    • nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
    • symptoms do not get better within 7 days or occur with fever (DAY TIME only)
    • pain, nasal congestion, or cough gets worse or lasts more than 7 days (NIGHT TIME only)
    • fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days (NIGHT TIME only)
    • redness or swelling is present (NIGHT TIME only)
    • new symptoms occur (NIGHT TIME only)
    • cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, 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 overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

    Overdose warning (NIGHT TIME only)

    Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause liver damage. 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 caplets in any 24-hour period
    • adults and children 12 years of age and over: take 2 caplets every 4 hours
    • children under 12 years of age: do not use
  • Other information

    • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
  • Inactive ingredients (Mucinex FAST-MAX DAY TIME SEVERE CONGESTION & COUGH)

    croscarmellose sodium, FD&C blue no. 2 aluminum lake, FD&C red no. 40 aluminum lake, methacrylic acid-ethyl acrylate copolymer, mica, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol 3350, polysorbate 80, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone K29/32, sodium bicarbonate, talc, titanium dioxide

  • Inactive ingredients (Mucinex FAST-MAX NIGHT TIME COLD & FLU)

    croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, FD&C blue no. 1 aluminum lake, FD&C blue no. 2 aluminum lake, ferric oxide yellow, methacrylic acid – ethyl acrylate copolymer (1:1) type A, mica, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone, sodium bicarbonate, talc, titanium dioxide

  • Questions?

    1-866-MUCINEX (1-866-682-4639)You may also report side effects to this phone number.

  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Dist. by: RB Health (US), Parsippany, NJ 07054-0224

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - Kit Carton

    MAXIMUM STRENGTH
    NDC 63824-558-40

    Mucinex®
    FAST-MAX ®

    DAY
    TIME
    SEVERE CONGESTION
    & COUGH

    Dextromethorphan HBr – Cough Suppressant
    Guaifenesin – Expectorant
    Phenylephrine HCl – Nasal Decongestant

    1. Controls Cough
    2. Relieves Nasal & Chest
      Congestion
    3. Thins & Loosens Mucus

    Actual Size

    NIGHT
    TIME
    COLD & FLU

    Acetaminophen – Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer
    Diphenhydramine HCl – Antihistamine/
    Cough Suppressant
    Phenylephrine HCl – Nasal Decongestant

    1. Relieves Aches & Sore Throat
    2. Reduces Fever
    3. Controls Cough
    4. Relieves Nasal Congestion
    5. Relieves Runny Nose
      & Sneezing

    Actual Size

    24 CAPLETS

    40 TOTAL

    16 CAPLETS

    Principal Display Panel - Kit Carton
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    MUCINEX FAST-MAX DAY TIME SEVERE CONGESTION AND COUGH - MUCINEX FAST-MAX NIGHT TIME COLD AND FLU  MAXIMUM STRENGTH
    acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, diphenhydramine hydrochloride, guaifenesin, and phenylephrine hydrochloride kit
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:63824-558
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:63824-558-404 in 1 CARTON06/01/2020
    11 in 1 KIT
    Quantity of Parts
    Part #Package QuantityTotal Product Quantity
    Part 11 BLISTER PACK
    Part 21 BLISTER PACK
    Part 1 of 2
    MUCINEX FAST-MAX DAY TIME SEVERE CONGESTION AND COUGH   MAXIMUM STRENGTH
    dextromethorphan hydrobromide, guaifenesin, and phenylephrine hydrochloride tablet, coated
    Product Information
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE (UNII: 9D2RTI9KYH) (DEXTROMETHORPHAN - UNII:7355X3ROTS) DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE10 mg
    GUAIFENESIN (UNII: 495W7451VQ) (GUAIFENESIN - UNII:495W7451VQ) GUAIFENESIN200 mg
    PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 04JA59TNSJ) (PHENYLEPHRINE - UNII:1WS297W6MV) PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE5 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM (UNII: M28OL1HH48)  
    FD&C BLUE NO. 2 (UNII: L06K8R7DQK)  
    ALUMINUM OXIDE (UNII: LMI26O6933)  
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    MICA (UNII: V8A1AW0880)  
    MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350 (UNII: G2M7P15E5P)  
    POLYSORBATE 80 (UNII: 6OZP39ZG8H)  
    POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 532B59J990)  
    POVIDONE K30 (UNII: U725QWY32X)  
    SODIUM BICARBONATE (UNII: 8MDF5V39QO)  
    TALC (UNII: 7SEV7J4R1U)  
    TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColororangeScoreno score
    ShapeOVALSize20mm
    FlavorImprint Code VVV;SCC
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    16 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34106/01/2020
    Part 2 of 2
    MUCINEX FAST-MAX NIGHT TIME COLD AND FLU   MAXIMUM STRENGTH
    acetaminophen, diphenhydramine hydrochloride, and phenylephrine hydrochloride tablet, coated
    Product Information
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    ACETAMINOPHEN (UNII: 362O9ITL9D) (ACETAMINOPHEN - UNII:362O9ITL9D) ACETAMINOPHEN325 mg
    DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: TC2D6JAD40) (DIPHENHYDRAMINE - UNII:8GTS82S83M) DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE12.5 mg
    PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 04JA59TNSJ) (PHENYLEPHRINE - UNII:1WS297W6MV) PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE5 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM (UNII: M28OL1HH48)  
    CROSPOVIDONE (120 .MU.M) (UNII: 68401960MK)  
    FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)  
    FD&C BLUE NO. 2 (UNII: L06K8R7DQK)  
    FERRIC OXIDE YELLOW (UNII: EX438O2MRT)  
    METHACRYLIC ACID AND ETHYL ACRYLATE COPOLYMER (UNII: NX76LV5T8J)  
    MICA (UNII: V8A1AW0880)  
    MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
    POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 532B59J990)  
    POVIDONE K30 (UNII: U725QWY32X)  
    SODIUM BICARBONATE (UNII: 8MDF5V39QO)  
    TALC (UNII: 7SEV7J4R1U)  
    TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorblueScoreno score
    ShapeOVALSize20mm
    FlavorImprint Code VVV;SI
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    14 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34106/01/2020
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM01206/01/202012/14/2025
    Labeler - RB Health (US) LLC (081049410)