FDA Label for Mucinex Fast-max Severe Congestion And Cough

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Mucinex Fast-max Severe Congestion And Cough Product Label

The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Rb Health (us) Llc. The document includes published materials associated whith this product with the essential scientific information about this product as well as other prescribing information. Product labels may durg indications and usage, generic names, contraindications, active ingredients, strength dosage, routes of administration, appearance, warnings, inactive ingredients, etc.

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Drug Facts

Dist. by: Reckitt Benckiser, Parsippany, NJ 07054-0224
Made in England


Otc - Purpose



Active ingredients (in each caplet)Purposes
Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mgCough suppressant
Guaifenesin 200 mgExpectorant
Phenylephrine HCl 5 mgNasal decongestant

Uses



  • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive
  • temporarily relieves:
    • cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with the common cold or inhaled irritants
    • the intensity of coughing
    • the impulse to cough to help you get to sleep
    • nasal congestion due to a cold

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.

Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have



  • heart disease
  • diabetes
  • high blood pressure
  • thyroid disease
  • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
  • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema
  • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)

Otc - When Using



When using this product do not use more than directed


Stop Use And Ask A Doctor If



  • nervousness, dizziness or sleeplessness occur
  • symptoms do not get better within 7 days or occur with fever
  • cough comes back, or occurs with fever, rash or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition.

Otc - Pregnancy Or Breast Feeding



If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.


Otc - Keep Out Of Reach Of Children



Keep out of reach of children.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.


Directions



  • do not take more than 12 caplets in any 24-hour period
  • adults and children 12 years of age and older: take 2 caplets every 4 hours
  • children under 12 years of age: do not use

Other Information



  • tamper evident: do not use if outer package is opened or blister is torn or broken
  • store between 20-25°C (68-77°F)

Inactive Ingredients



croscarmellose sodium, FD&C blue no. 2 aluminum lake, FD&C red no. 40 aluminum lake, methacrylic acid-ethyl acrylate copolymer, mica, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol 3350, polysorbate 80, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone K29/32, sodium bicarbonate, talc, titanium dioxide


Questions?



1-866-MUCINEX (1-866-682-4639)
You may also report side effects to this phone number.


Principal Display Panel - 20 Caplet Blister Pack Carton



MAXIMUM STRENGTH
NDC 63824-193-20

Mucinex®
FAST-MAX®

SEVERE CONGESTION
& COUGH

Dextromethorphan HBr – Cough Suppressant
Guaifenesin – Expectorant
Phenylephrine HCl – Nasal Decongestant

✓ Controls Cough
✓ Relieves Nasal & Chest Congestion
✓ Thins & Loosens Mucus

20 CAPLETS
FOR AGES 12+


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