Label: CONGESTION AND HEADACHE- acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hbr, phenylephrine hcl capsule, liquid filled

  • NDC Code(s): 41250-983-73
  • Packager: Meijer Distribution Inc
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph final

DISCLAIMER: Most OTC drugs are not reviewed and approved by FDA, however they may be marketed if they comply with applicable regulations and policies. FDA has not evaluated whether this product complies.

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  • Active ingredients (in each liquid gel)

    Acetaminophen 325 mg

    Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg

    Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg

  • Purposes

    Pain reliever/fever reducer

    Cough suppressant

    Nasal decongestant

  • Uses

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    temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms:
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    nasal congestion
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    cough
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    headache
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    minor aches and pains
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    sinus congestion and pressure
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    temporarily reduces fever
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    temporarily promotes nasal and/or sinus drainage
  • Warnings

    Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take

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    more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours
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    with other drugs containing acetaminophen
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    3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product

    Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:

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    skin reddening
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    blisters
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    rash

    If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.

  • Do not use

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    with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
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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.
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    if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
  • Ask a doctor before use if you have

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    liver disease
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    heart disease
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    diabetes
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    high blood pressure
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    thyroid disease
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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 or emphysema
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    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

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    nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
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    pain, nasal congestion or cough gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
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    fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
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    redness or swelling is present
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    new symptoms occur
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    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: 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 do not notice any signs or symptoms.

  • Directions

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    do not take more than directed (see Overdose warning)
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    do not take more than 10 liquid gels in any 24-hour period
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    adults and children 12 years of age and older: take 2 liquid gels every 4 hours
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    children under 12 years of age: do not use
  • Other information

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

    edible ink*, FD&C red no. 40, FD&C yellow no. 6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol sorbitan solution *may contain this ingredient

  • Questions or comments?

    1-800-719-9260

  • Package/Label Principal Display Panel

    Compare to Mucinex® Fast-Max® Congestion & Headache active ingredients

    NON-DROWSY

    MAXIMUM STRENGTH

    congestion & headache

    Acetaminophen | Pain Reliever | Fever Reducer

    Dextromethorphan HBr | Cough Suppressant

    Phenylephrine HCI | Nasal Decongestant

    Fast Dissolving Liquid Gels

    16 Liquid Gels (Liquid Filled Capsules) | actual size

    Relieves Headache & Fever

    Controls Cough

    Relieves Nasal Congestion

    For Ages 12+

    congestion and headache image
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    CONGESTION AND HEADACHE 
    acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hbr, phenylephrine hcl capsule, liquid filled
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:41250-983
    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
    PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 04JA59TNSJ) (PHENYLEPHRINE - UNII:1WS297W6MV) PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE5 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 (UNII: H77VEI93A8)  
    GELATIN (UNII: 2G86QN327L)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
    POVIDONE (UNII: FZ989GH94E)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorORANGEScoreno score
    ShapeOVALSize20mm
    FlavorImprint Code L994
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:41250-983-738 in 1 CARTON07/24/2017
    12 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34107/24/2017
    Labeler - Meijer Distribution Inc (006959555)
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