CVS MAXIMUM STRENGTH COLD AND FLU RELIEF- acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, guaifenesin ,phenylephrine hcl liquid
CVS PHARMACY
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Active ingredients (in each 20 mL) | Purposes |
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Acetaminophen 650 mg
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Pain reliever/fever reducer
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Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg
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Cough suppressant
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Guaifenesin 400 mg
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Expectorant
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Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg
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Nasal decongestant
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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
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Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:
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- skin
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- blisters
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- 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
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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)
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if
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- 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 persistent headache.
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- 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 (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 69842-903-09
Maximum Strength‡
Cold, Flu &
Relief
Acetaminophen - Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer
Dextromethorphan HBr - Cough Suppressant
Guaifenesin - Expectorant
Phenylephrine HCl - Nasal Decongestant
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ALL IN ONE*
For Ages 12+
9FL OZ (266mL)
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NDC 69842-903-06
Maximum Strength ‡
Cold & Flu Relief
Acetaminophen - Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer
Dextromethorphan HBr - Cough Suppressant
Guaifenesin - Expectorant
Phenylephrine HCl - Nasal Decongestant
ALL IN ONE**
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- Headache
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- Body Pain
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- Sore Throat
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- Fever
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- Cough
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- Chest Congestion
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- Nasal congestion
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- Sinus Congestion
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- Sinus Pressure
6 FL OZ (180 mL)
For Ages 12+
Do not use if printed seal under cap is broken or missing.
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*This product is not manufactured or distributed by RB Health, the distributor of Maximum Strength Mucinex® Fast-Max® Cold, Flu.
Package Label for 9 FL OZ (266 mL)
Package label for 6FL OZ (180 mL)