FDA Label for Mucus Relief Cold Flu And Sore Throat

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Drug Facts

Otc - Purpose

Uses

• temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms:
  • nasal congestion
  • headache
  • cough
  • minor aches and pains
  • sore throat
  • temporarily reduces fever
  • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive
  
  

Liver Warning

This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take

• more than 12 caplets 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
• 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 - Ask Doctor/Pharmacist

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin

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
• 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 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.

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 do not notice any signs or symptoms.

Directions

• 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 older:  take 2 caplets every 4 hours
• children under 12 years of age:  do not use

Other Information

• store between 20-25°C (68-77°F) in a dry place

Inactive Ingredients

colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, FD&C red #40 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide

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NDC 63868-588-20

QUALITY CHOICE®

†Compare to the Active Ingredients in MUCINEX® Fast-Max® Cold, Flu & Sore Throat

Maximum Strength

Mucus Relief Cold, Flu & Sore Throat

Pain Reliever | Fever Reducer, Cough Suppressant, Expectorant, Nasal Decongestant

Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan HBr, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine HCl

• Relieves Headache, Fever & Sore Throat

• Controls Cough

• Relieves Nasal & Chest Congestion

• Thins & Loosens Mucus

For Ages 12+

20 CAPLETS

Actual Size

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