FDA Label for Mucinex Nightshift Sinus Maximum Strength

Otc - Active Ingredient

Active ingredients
(in each caplet)

Acetaminophen 325 mg
Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg
Triprolidine HCl 1.25 mg

Indications & Usage

Uses
■ temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms:
■ cough ■ minor aches and pains
■ sore throat ■ headache
■ runny nose ■ sneezing
■ 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

Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen.
Severe liver damage may occur if you take:
■ more than 8 caplets in 24 hours, which is the maximum
daily amount for this product
■ 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 ■ glaucoma
■ trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
■ a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic
bronchitis
■ persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with
smoking, asthma, 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
When using this product
■ do not use more than directed
■ excitability may occur, especially in children
■ marked drowsiness may occur
■ alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
■ avoid alcoholic drinks
■ use caution when driving amotor vehicle or operatingmachinery
Stop use and ask a doctor if
■ pain 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.

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.

Dosage & Administration

Directions
■ 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 Safety Information

Other information
■ store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)

Otc - Questions

Questions? 1-866-MUCINEX
(1-866-682-4639)

Inactive Ingredient

Inactive ingredients
croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, hypromellose,
microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol,
polysorbate 80, povidone, titanium dioxide

Otc - Purpose

Acetaminophen 325 mg ........ Pain reliever/fever reducer
Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg................Cough suppressant
Triprolidine HCl 1.25 mg...................................Antihistamine

Otc - Keep Out Of Reach Of Children

Keep out of reach of children.