Label: MUCUS RELIEF COLD FLU SORE THROAT MAXIMUM STRENGTH- acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hbr, guaifenesin, phenylephrine hcl capsule, liquid filled

  • NDC Code(s): 55910-869-16
  • Packager: Dolgencorp, Inc. (DOLLAR GENERAL & REXALL)
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph final

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Updated October 24, 2022

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  • Active ingredients (in each softgel)

    Acetaminophen 325 mg 

    Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg

    Guaifenesin 200 mg

    Phenylephrine HCL 5 mg

  • Purposes

    Pain reliever/fever reducer 

    Cough suppressant

    Expectorant

    Nasal decongestant

  • Uses

    • temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms:
      • headache
      • nasal congestion
      • sore throat
      • cough
      • minor aches and pains
    • 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
    • with other drugs containing acetaminophen
    • 3 or more alcoholic drinks everyday 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

    • 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.
    • with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.

    Ask a doctor before use if you have

    • liver disease
    • diabetes
    • high blood pressure
    • heart disease
    • thyroid disease
    • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
    • a 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 (1-800-222-1222) 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 12 softgels in any 24-hour period
    • adults and children 12 years of age and older: take 2 softgels every 4 hours
    • children under 12 years of age: do not use

  • Other information

    • store between 20-25ºC (68-77ºF)
    • avoid excessive heat
    • swallow whole; do not crush, chew, or dissolve
  • Inactive ingredients

    FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, mannitol, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitan, sorbitol, titanium dioxide

  • Questions or comments?

    Call 1-888-309-9030

  • Principal Display Panel

    Compare to the active ingredients of Maximum Strength Mucinex® Fast-Max® Cold, Flu, & Sore Throat**

    For Ages 12 & Over

    Maximum Strength

    Mucus Relief

    Cold, Flu & sore Throat

    Acetaminophen, 325 mg

    Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer

    Dextromethorphan HBr, 10 mg

    Cough Suppressant

    Guaifenesin, 200 mg/Expectorant

    Phenylephrine HCL. 5 mg/Nasal Decongestant

    • Controls cough, thins & loosens mucus
    • Relieves headache & fever

    Alcohol free

    Softgels

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

    TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF BLISTER UNIT IS TORN BROKEN OR SHOWS ANY SIGNS OF TAMPERING

    KEEP OUTER CARTON FOR COMPLETE WARNINGS AND PRODUCT INFORMATION.

    DISTRIBUTED BY DOLGENCORP, LLC

    100 MISSION RIDGE

    GOODLETTSVILLE, TN 37072

  • Package Label

    Acetaminophen 325 mg, Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg, Guaifenesin 200 mg, Phenylephrine HCL 5 mg

    DOLLAR GENERAL HEALTH Maximum Strength Mucus Relief

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    MUCUS RELIEF COLD FLU SORE THROAT  MAXIMUM STRENGTH
    acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hbr, guaifenesin, phenylephrine hcl capsule, liquid filled
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:55910-869
    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
    GUAIFENESIN (UNII: 495W7451VQ) (GUAIFENESIN - UNII:495W7451VQ) GUAIFENESIN200 mg
    PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 04JA59TNSJ) (PHENYLEPHRINE - UNII:1WS297W6MV) PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE5 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    GELATIN (UNII: 2G86QN327L)  
    MANNITOL (UNII: 3OWL53L36A)  
    FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 (UNII: H77VEI93A8)  
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    POVIDONE (UNII: FZ989GH94E)  
    SORBITAN (UNII: 6O92ICV9RU)  
    SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColororangeScoreno score
    ShapeCAPSULESize20mm
    FlavorImprint Code 12A
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:55910-869-1616 in 1 CARTON11/29/201901/31/2025
    11 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34111/29/201901/31/2025
    Labeler - Dolgencorp, Inc. (DOLLAR GENERAL & REXALL) (068331990)