Label: MUCINEX NIGHTSHIFT COLD AND FLU MAXIMUM STRENGTH- acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, and triprolidine hydrochloride tablet, coated

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

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Updated June 8, 2023

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Drug Facts

  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Active ingredients (in each caplet)Purposes
    Acetaminophen 325 mgPain reliever/fever reducer
    Dextromethorphan HBr 10mgCough suppressant
    Triprolidine HCl 1.25 mgAntihistamine
  • Uses

    • 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 4,000 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
    • glaucoma
    • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
    • a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
    • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, 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

    When using this product

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

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    • pain 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 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

    • do not take more than directed (see Overdose warning)
    • do not take more than 8 caplets in any 24-hour period
    • adults and children 12 years of age and over: take 2 caplets every 4 hours
    • children under 12 years of age: do not use
  • Other information

    • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
  • Inactive ingredients

    croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, povidone, titanium dioxide

  • 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 - 20 Caplet Blister Pack Carton

    FAST RELEASE. POWERFUL SYMPTOM RELIEF!

    NDC 72854-233-20

    MAXIMUM STRENGTH

    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 THOAT
    ✓RUNNY NOSE ✓SNEEZING

    20 CAPLETS

    FOR AGES 12+

    ACTUAL SIZE

    FAST
    RELEASE

    PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 20 Caplet Blister Pack Carton
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    MUCINEX NIGHTSHIFT COLD AND FLU  MAXIMUM STRENGTH
    acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, and triprolidine hydrochloride tablet, coated
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:72854-233
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    ACETAMINOPHEN (UNII: 362O9ITL9D) (ACETAMINOPHEN - UNII:362O9ITL9D) ACETAMINOPHEN325 mg
    DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE (UNII: 9D2RTI9KYH) (DEXTROMETHORPHAN - UNII:7355X3ROTS) DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE10 mg
    TRIPROLIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: YAN7R5L890) (TRIPROLIDINE - UNII:2L8T9S52QM) TRIPROLIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE1.25 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM (UNII: M28OL1HH48)  
    CROSPOVIDONE (UNII: 2S7830E561)  
    HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)  
    MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
    POLYSORBATE 80 (UNII: 6OZP39ZG8H)  
    POVIDONE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: FZ989GH94E)  
    TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorwhiteScoreno score
    ShapeOVALSize19mm
    FlavorImprint Code VVV;LOGOcrescentmoon
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:72854-233-202 in 1 CARTON07/01/2021
    110 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34107/01/2021
    Labeler - RB Health (US) LLC (081049410)