Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Doxylamine Succinate, Guaifenesin, And Phenylephrine Hydrochloride
Over-the-CounterNombres comerciales: Maximum Strength Mucinex Fast-Max Day Cold and Flu and Night Cold and Flu
About This Medication
Full-spectrum nighttime cold relief for pain, fever, cough, mucus, nasal congestion, and sleeplessness.
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Warnings Liver warning This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take: more than 12 liquid gels 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 glaucoma (NIGHT only) a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis (NIGHT only) persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, 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 (NIGHT only) When using this product do not use more than directed excitability may occur, especially in children (NIGHT only) marked drowsiness may occur (NIGHT only) alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness (NIGHT only) avoid alcoholic drinks (NIGHT only) be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery (NIGHT only) 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 fever, rash, or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Uses temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms: sinus congestion and pressure cough minor aches and pains headache nasal congestion sore throat runny nose (NIGHT only) sneezing (NIGHT only) itching of the nose or throat (NIGHT only) itchy, watery eyes due to hay fever (NIGHT only) helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive (DAY only) controls cough to help you get to sleep temporarily reduces …
Directions do not take more than directed (see Overdose warning ) do not take more than 12 liquid gels in any 24-hour period adults and children 12 years of age and over: take 2 liquid gels every 4 hours children under 12 years of age: do not use
Warnings Liver warning This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take: more than 12 liquid gels 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, …
Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Doxylamine Succinate, Guaifenesin, And Phenylephrine Hydrochloride is available over the counter (OTC) without a prescription.
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- • DailyMed — Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Doxylamine Succinate, Guaifenesin, And Phenylephrine Hydrochloride drug label (National Library of Medicine)
- • openFDA — Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Doxylamine Succinate, Guaifenesin, And Phenylephrine Hydrochloride label data (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
- • RxNorm — RXCUI 1297288 (NLM Normalized Drug Names)
- • NDC Directory — Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Doxylamine Succinate, Guaifenesin, And Phenylephrine Hydrochloride (FDA National Drug Code)
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Fuentes de datos: DailyMed (NLM), openFDA, MFDS