Uses
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- temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms:
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- cough
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- nasal congestion
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- minor aches and pains
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- sore throat
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- sinus congestion and pressure
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- headache
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- temporarily reduces fever
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- temporarily promotes nasal and/or sinus drainage
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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
Warnings
Liver warning:
This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take:
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- more than 6 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
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- with other drugs containing acetaminophen
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- 3 or more alcoholic drinks daily while using this product
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
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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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- for children under 12 years of age
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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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- liver disease
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- heart disease
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- high blood pressure
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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)
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 persistent headache.
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- These could be signs of a serious condition.
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
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- do not take more than directed (see Overdose Warning))
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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 8 mg
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- store at room temperature
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- 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
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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
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- Controls Cough, Thins & Loosens Mucus
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- Nasal & Chest Congestion
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- Sinus Pressure & Congestion
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- 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.
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*This product is not manufactured or distributed by Reckitt Benckiser, the distributor of Maximum Strength‡ Mucinex® Fast-Max® Cold, Flu & Sore Throat
