FDA Label for Mucinex Nightshift Cold And Flu Maximum Strength

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Mucinex Nightshift Cold And Flu Maximum Strength 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: RB Health (US)
Parsippany, NJ 07054-0224


Otc - Purpose



Active ingredients (in each caplet)Purposes
Acetaminophen 325 mgPain reliever/fever reducer
Dextromethorphan HBr 10mgCough suppressant
Triprolidine HCl 1.25 mgAntihistamine

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

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
  • 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 a motor vehicle or operating machinery

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 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.


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



  • 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



croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, povidone, 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



FAST RELEASE. POWERFUL SYMPTOM RELIEF!

NDC 72854-233-20

MAXIMUM STRENGTH

Mucinex®
NIGHTSHIFT

COLD & FLU
Acetaminophen – Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer
Dextromethorphan HBr – Cough Suppressant
Triprolidine HCl – Antihistamine

NIGHTTIME
RELIEF FOR A BETTER
MORNING

✓COUGH ✓FEVER ✓SORE THOAT
✓RUNNY NOSE ✓SNEEZING

20 CAPLETS

FOR AGES 12+

ACTUAL SIZE

FAST
RELEASE


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