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

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

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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:
      • nasal congestion
      • headache
      • sinus congestion and pressure
      • sore throat
      • cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
      • minor aches and pains
      • 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 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

    • for children under 12 years of age
    • 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.
    • with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.

    Ask a doctor before use if you have

    • diabetes
    • liver disease
    • heart disease
    • thyroid disease
    • high blood pressure
    • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema
    • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
    • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland

    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

    • redness or swelling is present
    • nervousness, dizziness or sleeplessness occur
    • new symptoms occur
    • pain, nasal congestion or cough gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
    • fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
    • 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 (1-800-222-1222) 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 6 doses in a 24-hour period
    • measure only with dosing cup provided.Do not use any other dosing device. 
    • keep dosing cup with product
    • dose as follows or as directed by a doctor
    • mL = milliliter
    • adults and children 12 years of age and older: 20 mL every 4 hours while symptoms last 
    • children under 12 years of age: do not use

  • Other information

    • each 20 mL contains: sodium 12 mg
    • store between 20-25ºC (68-77ºF). Do not refrigerate.
  • Inactive ingredients

    anhydrous citric acid, disodium EDTA, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, flavor, glycerin, propyl gallate, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sorbitol, sucralose, xanthan gum

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  • Principal Display Panel

    AGES 12 & OVER 

    Maximum Strength

    Cold, Flu & Sore Throat Relief

    Acetaminophen 650 mg

    -Pain Reliever - Fever Reducer

    Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg

    -Cough Suppressant

    Guaifenesin 400 mg

    -Expectorant

    Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg

    -Nasal Decongestant

    Relief of: fever, aches, cough, stuffy nose, mucus & chest congestion

    Compare to Maximum strength Mucinex®Fast-Max® Cold, Flu & Sore Throat active ingredients*

    FL OZ (mL)

    *This product is not manufactured or distributed by Reckitt Benckiser, distributor of Maximum Strength Mucinex® Fast-Max® Cold, Flu & Sore Throat.

    TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SAFETY SEAL AROUND OR UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING.

    DISTRIBUTED BY

    BETTER LIVING BRANDS LLC

    P.O. BOX 99, PLEASANTON, CA 94566-0009

    www.betterlivingbrandsLLC.com

  • Package Label

    Acetaminophen 650 mg, Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg, Guaifenesin 400 mg, Phenylephrine HCL 10 mg

    SIGNATURE CARE Maximum Strength Cold, Flu & Sore Throat Relief

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    COLD FLU AND SORE THROAT RELIEF  MAXIMUM STRENGTH
    acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hbr, guaifenesin, phenylephrine hcl liquid
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:21130-036
    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)  
    DISODIUM EDTA-COPPER (UNII: 6V475AX06U)  
    FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)  
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    PROPYL GALLATE (UNII: 8D4SNN7V92)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SODIUM BENZOATE (UNII: OJ245FE5EU)  
    SODIUM CITRATE (UNII: 1Q73Q2JULR)  
    SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    SUCRALOSE (UNII: 96K6UQ3ZD4)  
    XANTHAN GUM (UNII: TTV12P4NEE)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:21130-036-06177 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product06/30/2014
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34106/30/2014
    Labeler - Safeway, Inc. (009137209)