OTC Medication Information: CVS Severe Tussin CF Max
CVS SEVERE TUSSIN CF MAX- acetaminophen and dextromethorphan hydrobromide solution
CVS PHARMACY
Active ingredients (in each 20 mL)
Acetaminophen, USP 650 mg
Dextromethorphan HBr, USP 20 mg
Purposes
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Cough suppressant
Uses
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- temporarily relieves these symptoms occurring with a cold or flu:
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- cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
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- minor aches and pains
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- sore throat
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- headache
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- temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take
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- more than 6 doses in any 24 hours period, which is the maximum daily amount
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- with other drugs containing acetaminophen
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- 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:
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- skin reddening
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- blisters
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- 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
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- 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.
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- with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
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- liver disease
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- cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
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- a breathing problem or chronic cough that lasts or as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
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- taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
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- Taking any other pain reliever/fever reducer
When using this product do not use more than directed.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
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- pain, cough, or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
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- fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
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- redness or swelling is present
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- new symptoms occur
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- cough comes back or occurs with 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: In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222). Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Directions
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- do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period
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- do not exceed recommended dosage. Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause serious liver damage.
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- measure only with dosing cup provided
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- keep dosing cup with product
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- mL = milliliter
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- this adult product is not intended for use in children under 12 years of age
Age | dose |
adults and children 12 years and over | 20 mL every 4 hours |
children under 12 years | do not use |
Other information
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- each 20 mL contains: sodium 13 mg
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- store at room temperature Do not refrigerate.
Inactive ingredients
anhydrous citric acid, edetate disodium, FD&C red #40, glycerin, menthol, flavors, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sorbitol solution, sucralose, xanthan gum.
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Compare to active ingredients in Robitussin® Maximum Strength Severe Cough + Sore Throat*
NDC# 69842-947-08
MAXIMUM STRENGTH
Non–Drowsy
Severe Tussin CF Max
ACETAMINOPHEN
Pain reliever / Fever reducer
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBr
Cough Suppressant
Adult Cough & Sore Throat
Relieves:
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- Cough
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- Sore throat pain
For Ages 12 Years & older
Dosage cup provided
Actual Product Size on Side Panel
8 FL OZ (237 mL)
*This product is not manufactured or distributed by Pfizer, owner of the registered trademark Robitussin Maximum Strength Severe Cough + Sore Throat.
Maximum Strength claim based on maximum levels of active ingredients per dose.
IMPORTANT: Keep this carton for future reference on full labeling. |
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Labeler — CVS PHARMACY (062312574) |
Revised: 02/2024 CVS PHARMACY
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