Label: COLD AND FLU- acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hbr, guaifenesin, phenylephrine hcl solution

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

Drug Label Information

Updated October 21, 2023

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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:
      • nasal congestion
      • stuffy nose
      • minor aches and pains
      • headache
      • cough
      • sore throat
      • 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
  • 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
    • 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
    • with other drugs containing acetaminophen

    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

    • diabetes
    • 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
    • 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 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
    • 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 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
    • use by expiration date on package
  • Inactive ingredients

    anhydrous citric acid, disodium edetate, 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, xanthan gum

  • Questions or comments?

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  • Principal Display Panel 

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    • WALGREENS •
    PHARMACIST RECOMMENDED†
    Compare to the active ingredients
    in Maximum Strength Mucinex®
    FAST-MAX® Cold & Flu††

    DAYTIME
    Cold & Flu
    ACETAMINOPHEN / PAIN RELIEVER / FEVER REDUCER
    DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBr / COUGH SUPPRESSANT
    GUAIFENESIN / EXPECTORANT
    PHENYLEPHRINE HCl / NASAL DECONGESTANT

    Maximum Strength

    • Relieves headache, body pain,
      sore throat, fever, chest congestion,
      cough, nasal congestion,
      sinus congestion & pressure
    • 12 years & older

    6 FL OZ (177 mL)

    †Our pharmacists
    recommend the Walgreens
    brand. We invite you to
    compare to national brands.
    ††This product is not manufactured
    or distributed by RB Health (US) LLC,
    owner of the registered trademark
    Maximum Strength Mucinex®
    FAST-MAX® Cold & Flu.
    DISTRIBUTED BY: WALGREEN CO.
    DEERFIELD, IL 60015
    100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEED
    walgreens.com ©2023 Walgreen Co.

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

    Walgreens 44-042

    Walgreens 44-042

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    COLD AND FLU 
    acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hbr, guaifenesin, phenylephrine hcl solution
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:0363-9042
    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)  
    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)  
    XANTHAN GUM (UNII: TTV12P4NEE)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorblueScore    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorBERRY (MIXED) Imprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:0363-9042-45177 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product10/21/2023
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM01210/21/2023
    Labeler - Walgreen Company (008965063)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    LNK International, Inc.967626305manufacture(0363-9042) , pack(0363-9042)