Label: FAST MUCUS RELIEF- dextromethorphan hydrobromide, guaifenesin, phenylephrine hydrochloride solution

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

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  • Active ingredients (in each 20 mL)

    Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg

    Guaifenesin 400 mg

    Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg

  • Purposes

    Cough suppressant

    Expectorant

    Nasal decongestant

  • Uses

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    helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive
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    temporarily relieves:
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    cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with the common cold or inhaled irritants
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    the intensity of coughing
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    the impulse to cough to help you get to sleep
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    nasal congestion due to a cold
  • Warnings

  • Do not use

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    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

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

    this product do not use more than directed

  • Stop use and ask a doctor if

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    nervousness, dizziness or sleeplessness occur
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    symptoms do not get better within 7 days or occur with fever
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    cough lasts for more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. A persistent cough may be a sign 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 (1-800-222-1222).

  • Directions

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    do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period
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    measure only with dosing cup provided
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    do not use dosing cup with other products
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    dose as follows or as directed by a doctor
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    adults and children 12 years of age and older: 20 mL in dosing cup provided every 4 hours
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    children under 12 years of age: do not use
  • Other information

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    each 20 mL contains: sodium 7 mg
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    store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
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    dosing cup provided
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    do not refrigerate
  • Inactive ingredients

    anhydrous citric acid, benzyl alcohol, edetate disodium, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, flavor, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sorbitol solution, sucralose, triethyl citrate, xanthan gum

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  • Principal Display Panel

    COMPARE TO the active ingredients of MUCINEX® FAST-MAX® SEVERE CONGESTION & COUGH

    See back panel

    OUR PHARMACIST RECOMMENDED

    for ages 12+

    Maximum Strength

    FAST Mucus Relief

    Severe Congestion & Cough

    Dextromethorphan HBr

    Cough Suppressant

    Guaifenesin

    Expectorant

    Phenylephrine HCl

    Nasal Decongestant

    RELIEVES

    Nasal & Chest Congestion

    Controls Cough

    Thins & Loosens Mucus

    6 FL OZ (180 mL)

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    FAST MUCUS RELIEF 
    dextromethorphan hydrobromide, guaifenesin, phenylephrine hydrochloride solution
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:30142-454
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    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)  
    BENZYL ALCOHOL (UNII: LKG8494WBH)  
    EDETATE DISODIUM (UNII: 7FLD91C86K)  
    FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)  
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SODIUM BENZOATE (UNII: OJ245FE5EU)  
    SODIUM CITRATE, UNSPECIFIED FORM (UNII: 1Q73Q2JULR)  
    SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    SUCRALOSE (UNII: 96K6UQ3ZD4)  
    TRIETHYL CITRATE (UNII: 8Z96QXD6UM)  
    XANTHAN GUM (UNII: TTV12P4NEE)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorBLUEScore    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorFRUITImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:30142-454-301 in 1 CARTON05/24/2019
    1180 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34105/24/2019
    Labeler - Kroger Company (006999528)
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