MUCINEX FAST-MAX DAY COLD AND FLU AND MUCINEX NIGHTSHIFT NIGHT SEVERE COLD AND FLU MAXIMUM STRENGTH- acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, guaifenesin, phenylephrine hydrochloride, and triprolidine hydrochloride
RB Health (US) LLC
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 caplet) Mucinex Fast-Max Day Cold & Flu | Purposes |
Acetaminophen 325 mg | Pain reliever/fever reducer |
Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg | Cough suppressant |
Guaifenesin 200 mg | Expectorant |
Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg | Nasal decongestant |
Active ingredients (in each caplet) Mucinex Nightshift Night Severe Cold & Flu | Purposes |
Acetaminophen 325 mg | Pain reliever/fever reducer |
Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg | Cough suppressant |
Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg | Nasal decongestant |
Triprolidine HCl 1.25 mg | Antihistamine |
Uses
Mucinex Fast-Max Day Cold & Flu
- temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms:
- cough
- nasal congestion
- minor aches and pains
- sore throat
- headache
- stuffy nose
- sinus congestion and pressure
- temporarily reduces fever
- helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive
Mucinex Nightshift Night Severe Cold & Flu
- temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms:
- cough
- nasal congestion
- minor aches and pains
- sore throat
- headache
- sneezing
- sinus congestion and pressure
- runny nose
- 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
- heart disease
- diabetes
- high blood pressure
- thyroid disease
- glaucoma (Nightshift Night Severe Cold & Flu only)
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
- a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis (Nightshift Night Severe Cold & Flu only)
- 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
- taking sedatives or tranquilizers (Nightshift Night Severe Cold & Flu only)
When using this product
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do not use more than directed
- excitability may occur, especially in children (Nightshift Night Severe Cold & Flu only)
- marked drowsiness may occur (Nightshift Night Severe Cold & Flu only)
- alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness (Nightshift Night Severe Cold & Flu only)
- avoid alcoholic drinks (Nightshift Night Severe Cold & Flu only)
- use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery (Nightshift Night Severe Cold & Flu only)
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 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
Mucinex Fast-Max Day Cold & Flu
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do not take more than directed (see Overdose warning)
- do not take more than 12 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
Mucinex Nightshift Night Severe Cold & Flu
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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 Mucinex Fast-Max Day Cold & Flu
croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, FD&C red no. 40 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow no. 6 aluminum lake, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone, talc, titanium dioxide
Inactive ingredients Mucinex Nightshift Night Severe Cold & Flu
croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, ferric oxide, hydroxypropyl cellulose, mica, microcrystalline cellulose, polyvinyl alcohol, polyvinyl alcohol polyethylene glycol copolymer, povidone, silicon dioxide, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide
Questions?
1-866-MUCINEX (1-866-682-4639) You may also report side effects to this phone number.
Dist. by: RB Health (US)
Parsippany, NJ 07054-0224
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MAXIMUM STRENGTH
Mucinex®
FAST-MAX® NIGHTSHIFT
DAY
COLD & FLU
Acetaminophen – Pain Reliever/
Fever Reducer
Dextromethorphan HBr – Cough Suppressant
Guaifenesin – Expectorant
Phenylephrine HCl – Nasal Decongestant
HEADACHE
SORE THROAT
CHEST CONGESTION
BODY PAIN
FEVER
COUGH
ALL IN
ONE*
NASAL CONGESTION
SINUS CONGESTION
SINUS PRESSURE
ACTUAL SIZE
FOR AGES 12+
12 CAPLETS
FAST
RELEASE
NIGHT
SEVERE COLD & FLU
Acetaminophen – Pain Reliever/
Fever Reducer
Dextromethorphan HBr – Cough Suppressant
Phenylephrine HCl – Nasal Decongestant
Triprolidine HCl – Antihistamine
HEADACHE
SORE THROAT
ITCHY THROAT
BODY PAIN
FEVER
COUGH
ALL IN
ONE*
NASAL CONGESTION
SNEEZING
RUNNY NOSE
ACTUAL SIZE
FOR AGES 12+
8 CAPLETS
TOTAL 20 CAPLETS