FDA Label for Mucinex Nightshift Cold And Flu Maximum Strength
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- OTC - PURPOSE
- USES
- LIVER WARNING
- ALLERGY ALERT
- SORE THROAT WARNING
- DO NOT USE
- ASK A DOCTOR BEFORE USE IF YOU HAVE
- ASK A DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST BEFORE USE IF YOU ARE
- WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT
- STOP USE AND ASK A DOCTOR IF
- OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING
- OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
- OVERDOSE WARNING
- DIRECTIONS
- OTHER INFORMATION
- INACTIVE INGREDIENTS
- QUESTIONS?
- PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 20 CAPLET BLISTER PACK CARTON
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 mg | Pain reliever/fever reducer |
Dextromethorphan HBr 10mg | Cough suppressant |
Triprolidine HCl 1.25 mg | Antihistamine |
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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