Label: MUCINEX FAST-MAX COLD AND FLU AND MUCINEX NIGHTSHIFT COLD AND FLU- acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, guaifenesin, phenylephrine hydrochloride, and triprolidine hydrochloride kit

  • NDC Code(s): 63824-137-66, 63824-503-66, 63824-548-66
  • Packager: RB Health (US) LLC
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph final

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Drug Facts

  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Active ingredients (in each 20 mL)
    MUCINEX FAST-MAX COLD & FLU     		Purposes
    Acetaminophen 650 mgPain reliever/fever reducer
    Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mgCough suppressant
    Guaifenesin 400 mgExpectorant
    Phenylephrine HCl 10mgNasal decongestant
    Active ingredients (in each 20 mL)
    MUCINEX NIGHTSHIFT COLD & FLU     		Purposes
    Acetaminophen 650 mgPain reliever/fever reducer
    Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mgCough suppressant
    Triprolidine HCl 2.5 mgAntihistamine
  • Uses

    MUCINEX FAST-MAX COLD & FLU

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

    MUCINEX NIGHTSHIFT COLD & FLU

    • temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms:
      • cough
      • minor aches and pains
      • sore throat
      • headache
      • runny nose
      • sneezing
      • itching of the nose or throat
      • itchy, watery eyes due to hay fever
    • temporarily reduces fever
    • controls cough to help you get to sleep
  • Warnings

    Liver warning

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

    • more than 4000 mg 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

    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.

    Ask a doctor before use if you have

    • liver disease
    • heart disease (Fast-Max Cold & Flu only)
    • diabetes (Fast-Max Cold & Flu only)
    • high blood pressure (Fast-Max Cold & Flu only)
    • thyroid disease (Fast-Max Cold & Flu only)
    • glaucoma (Nightshift Cold & Flu only)
    • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
    • a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis (Nightshift Cold & Flu 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
    • taking sedatives or tranquilizers (Nightshift Cold & Flu only)

    When using this product

    • do not use more than directed
    • excitability may occur, especially in children (Nightshift Cold & Flu only)
    • marked drowsiness may occur (Nightshift Cold & Flu only)
    • alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness (Nightshift Cold & Flu only)
    • avoid alcoholic drinks (Nightshift Cold & Flu only)
    • use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery (Nightshift Cold & Flu only)

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    • nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur (Fast-Max Cold & Flu only)
    • pain, nasal congestion, or cough gets worse or lasts more than 7 days (Fast-Max Cold & Flu only)
    • pain or cough gets worse or lasts more than 7 days (Nightshift Cold & Flu only)
    • fever gets worse or lasts 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,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

    MUCINEX FAST-MAX COLD & FLU

    • do not take more than directed (see Overdose warning)
    • do not take more than 6 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 over: 20 mL in dosing cup provided every 4 hours
    • children under 12 years of age: do not use

    MUCINEX NIGHTSHIFT COLD & FLU

    • do not take more than directed (see Overdose warning)
    • do not take more than 4 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 over: 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 12 mg (Fast-Max Cold & Flu only)and sodium 16 mg (Nightshift Cold & Flu only)
    • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
    • do not refrigerate
  • Inactive ingredients (MUCINEX FAST-MAX COLD & FLU)

    anhydrous citric acid, edetate disodium, FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C red no. 40, flavors, glycerin (soy), propyl gallate, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol, sucralose, trisodium citrate dihydrate 1, xanthan gum

    1
    may contain this ingredient
  • Inactive ingredients (MUCINEX NIGHTSHIFT COLD & FLU)

    ammonium glycyrrhizate, anhydrous citric acid, ascorbic acid, edetate disodium, FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C red no. 40, flavors, glycerin (soy), propylene glycol, sodium benzoate, sorbitol, sucralose, triacetin, triethyl citrate, water, xanthan gum

  • 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

    NDC 63824-137-66

    MAXIMUM STRENGTH

    Mucinex®
    FAST-MAX ®

    COLD & FLU

    Acetaminophen – Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer
    Dextromethorphan HBr – Cough Suppressant
    Guaifenesin – Expectorant • Phenylephrine HCl – Nasal Decongestant

    SORE THROAT
    FEVER
    HEADACHE
    BODY PAIN
    ALL IN
    ONE*
    CHEST CONGESTION
    COUGH
    NASAL CONGESTION
    SINUS CONGESTION
    SINUS PRESSURE

    FOR AGES 12+

    Mucinex®
    NIGHTSHIFT

    COLD & FLU

    Acetaminophen – Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer
    Dextromethorphan HBr – Cough Suppressant
    Triprolidine HCl – Antihistamine

    NIGHTTIME
    RELIEF FOR A BETTER
    MORNING

    ✔COUGH ✔FEVER ✔SORE THROAT
    ✔RUNNY NOSE ✔SNEEZING

    FOR AGES 12+

    THREE – 6 FL OZ (180 mL) bottles TOTAL – 18 FL OZ (540 mL)

    PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - Kit Carton
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    MUCINEX FAST-MAX COLD AND FLU AND MUCINEX NIGHTSHIFT COLD AND FLU 
    acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, guaifenesin, phenylephrine hydrochloride, and triprolidine hydrochloride kit
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:63824-137
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:63824-137-661 in 1 CARTON08/05/201909/01/2024
    Quantity of Parts
    Part #Package QuantityTotal Product Quantity
    Part 11 BOTTLE 180 mL
    Part 22 BOTTLE 360 mL
    Part 1 of 2
    MUCINEX NIGHTSHIFT   COLD AND FLU
    acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, and triprolidine hydrochloride solution
    Product Information
    Item Code (Source)NDC:63824-503
    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
    TRIPROLIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: YAN7R5L890) (TRIPROLIDINE - UNII:2L8T9S52QM) TRIPROLIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE2.5 mg  in 20 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    AMMONIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE (UNII: 3VRD35U26C)  
    ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL)  
    ASCORBIC ACID (UNII: PQ6CK8PD0R)  
    EDETATE DISODIUM (UNII: 7FLD91C86K)  
    FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)  
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    SODIUM BENZOATE (UNII: OJ245FE5EU)  
    SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    SUCRALOSE (UNII: 96K6UQ3ZD4)  
    TRIACETIN (UNII: XHX3C3X673)  
    TRIETHYL CITRATE (UNII: 8Z96QXD6UM)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    XANTHAN GUM (UNII: TTV12P4NEE)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorblueScore    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorFRUITImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:63824-503-66180 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 9: Other Type of Part 3 Combination Product (e.g., Drug/Device/Biological Product)
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34106/15/2019
    Part 2 of 2
    MAXIMUM STRENGTH MUCINEX FAST-MAX COLD AND FLU 
    acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, guaifenesin, phenylephrine hydrochloride solution
    Product Information
    Item Code (Source)NDC:63824-548
    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)  
    EDETATE DISODIUM (UNII: 7FLD91C86K)  
    FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)  
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    PROPYL GALLATE (UNII: 8D4SNN7V92)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SODIUM BENZOATE (UNII: OJ245FE5EU)  
    SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    SUCRALOSE (UNII: 96K6UQ3ZD4)  
    TRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATE (UNII: B22547B95K)  
    XANTHAN GUM (UNII: TTV12P4NEE)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorblueScore    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorFRUITImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:63824-548-66180 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 9: Other Type of Part 3 Combination Product (e.g., Drug/Device/Biological Product)
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34107/28/2018
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34108/05/201909/01/2024
    Labeler - RB Health (US) LLC (081049410)
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