Label: MAXIMUM STRENGTH MUCUS RELIEF SEVERE CONGESTION AND COUGH- dextromethorphan hydrobromide, guaifenesin, and phenylephrine hydrochloride liquid

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

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Drug Facts

  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Active ingredients
    (in each 20 mL)    		Purposes

    Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg

    Cough suppressant

    Guaifenesin 400 mg

    Expectorant

    Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg

    Nasal decongestant
  • Uses

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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
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    temporarily relieves:
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    cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with the common cold or inhaled irritants
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    the intensity of coughing
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    the impulse to cough to help you get to sleep
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    nasal congestion due to a cold
  • Warnings

    Do not use

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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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    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)

    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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    symptoms do not get better within 7 days or occur with fever
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    cough lasts more than 7 days, 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. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)

  • Directions

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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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    mL = milliliter
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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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    low sodium
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    store at room temperature
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    do not refrigerate
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    dosing cup provided
  • Inactive ingredients

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

  • Questions or comments?

    1-866-287-1915

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    NDC 49035-774-06

    Compare to Mucinex® Fast- Max® Maximum Strength Severe Congestion & Cough Active Ingredients*

    Maximum Strength‡

    Severe Congestion & Cough
    Dextromethorphan HBr - Cough Suppressant
    Guaifenesin - Expectorant
    Phenylephrine HCl - Nasal Decongestant

    MAXIMUM STRENGTH

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    Controls cough
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    Relieves nasal and chest congestion
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    Thins & loosens mucus

    For Ages 12+

    6 FL OZ (180 mL)

    TAMPER EVIDENT: do not use if printed seal under cap is broken or missing.

    ‡Maximum Strength per 4 hour dose.

    Distributed by: Walmart Inc.,

    Bentonville, AR 72716

    Satisfaction guaranteed – Or we will replace it or give you your money back. For questions or comments or to report an undesired reaction or side effect, please call 1-888-287-1915.

    *This product is not manufactured or distributed by Reckitt Benckiser, the owner of the registered trademark Mucinex® Fast -Max® Maximum Strength Severe Congestion & Cough.

    Severe Congestion and Cough Maximum Strength 180 mL
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    MAXIMUM STRENGTH MUCUS RELIEF SEVERE CONGESTION AND COUGH 
    dextromethorphan hydrobromide, guaifenesin, and phenylephrine hydrochloride liquid
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:49035-774
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    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)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorBLUEScore    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:49035-774-06180 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product05/01/2018
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM01205/01/2018
    Labeler - Wal-Mart Stores,Inc., (051957769)
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