Label: CVS MAXIMUM STRENGTH COLD AND FLU RELIEF- acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, guaifenesin ,phenylephrine hcl liquid

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

Drug Label Information

Updated August 21, 2024

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Drug Facts

  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Active ingredients (in each 20 mL)Purposes

    Acetaminophen 650 mg

    Pain reliever/fever reducer

    Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg

    Cough suppressant

    Guaifenesin 400 mg

    Expectorant

    Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg

    Nasal decongestant

  • Uses

    • temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms:
      • cough
      • nasal congestion
      • minor aches and pains
      • sore throat
      • sinus congestion and pressure
      • headache
    • 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 6 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
    • with other drugs containing acetaminophen
    • 3 or more alcoholic drinks daily while using this product

    Generic Section

    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.
    • 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.

    Ask a doctor before use if you have

    • liver disease
    • heart disease
    • high blood pressure
    • thyroid disease
    • diabetes
    • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
    • 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

    When using this product

    do not use more than directed

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    • nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
    • pain, nasal congestion, or cough gets worse, or lasts more than 7 days
    • fever gets worse, or lasts more than 3 days
    • redness or swelling is present
    • new symptoms occur
    • cough comes back, or occurs with rash, or persistent headache.
    • 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 (1-800-222-1222). Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you don’t notice any signs or symptoms.

  • Directions

    • 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 older: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 8 mg
    • store at room temperature
    • do not refrigerate
  • Inactive ingredients

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

  • Questions or comments?

    1-866-467-2748

  • Principal Display Panel

    Compare to the active ingredients in Maximum Strength Mucinex® Fast-Max® Cold, Flu

    NDC 69842-566-06

    Maximum Strength‡

    Cold , Flu &

    Sore Throat

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

    • Controls Cough, Thins & Loosens Mucus
    • Nasal & Chest Congestion
    • Sinus Pressure & Congestion
    • Body Pain, Headache, Fever & Sore Throat

    For Ages 12+

    6 FL OZ (180 mL)

    Do not use if printed seal under cap is broken or missing.

    ‡ Per 4-hour dose.

    Distributed by:

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

     

    CVS Maximum Strength Mucus Relief Cold,Flu
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    CVS MAXIMUM STRENGTH COLD AND FLU RELIEF 
    acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, guaifenesin ,phenylephrine hcl liquid
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:69842-566
    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)  
    POTASSIUM CITRATE (UNII: EE90ONI6FF)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    PROPYL GALLATE (UNII: 8D4SNN7V92)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SODIUM BENZOATE (UNII: OJ245FE5EU)  
    SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    SUCRALOSE (UNII: 96K6UQ3ZD4)  
    XANTHAN GUM (UNII: TTV12P4NEE)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:69842-566-06180 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product03/11/2022
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM01203/11/2022
    Labeler - CVS PHARMACY, INC (062312574)