OTC Medication Information: Mucus Relief Cold Flu and Sore Throat

MUCUS RELIEF COLD FLU AND SORE THROAT- acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, guaifenesin and phenylephrine hydrochloride tablet, coated
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Drug Facts

Active ingredients (in each caplet) Purpose
Acetaminophen 325 mg Pain reliever/fever reducer
Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg Cough suppressant
Guaifenesin 200 mg Expectorant
Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg Nasal decongestant

Uses

  • temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms:
    • nasal congestion
    • headache
    • cough
    • minor aches and pains
    • sore throat
  • temporarily reduces fever
  • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive

Warnings

Liver warning

This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take

  • more than 12 caplets 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
  • 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

When using this product do not use more than directed

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 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 (1-800-222-1222). 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 12 caplets in any 24-hour period
  • adults and children 12 years of age and older: take 2 caplets every 4 hours
  • children under 12 years of age: do not use

Other information

  • store between 20-25°C (68-77°F) in a dry place

Inactive ingredients

colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, FD&C red #40 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide

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NDC 53943-197-04

†Compare to the active ingredients in Mucinex® Fast-Max® Cold, Flu & Sore Throat

Maximum Strength

Mucus Relief

Cold, Flu & Sore Throat

Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan HBr, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine HCl

Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer, Cough Suppressant, Expectorant, Nasal Decongestant

• Relieves Headache, Fever & Sore Throat

• Controls Cough

• Relieves Nasal & Chest Congestion

• Thins & Loosens Mucus

Actual Size

20 CAPLETS

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MUCUS RELIEF COLD FLU AND SORE THROAT
acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, guaifenesin, and phenylephrine hydrochloride tablet, coated
Product Information
Product Type HUMAN OTC DRUG Item Code (Source) NDC:53943-197
Route of Administration ORAL DEA Schedule
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
ACETAMINOPHEN (ACETAMINOPHEN) ACETAMINOPHEN 325 mg
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE (DEXTROMETHORPHAN) DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10 mg
GUAIFENESIN (GUAIFENESIN) GUAIFENESIN 200 mg
PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE (PHENYLEPHRINE) PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE 5 mg
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name Strength
SILICON DIOXIDE
CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM
CROSPOVIDONE, UNSPECIFIED
FD&C RED NO. 40
ALUMINUM OXIDE
FD&C YELLOW NO. 6
MAGNESIUM STEARATE
MALTODEXTRIN
CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED
POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, UNSPECIFIED
POVIDONE, UNSPECIFIED
STARCH, CORN
STEARIC ACID
TALC
TITANIUM DIOXIDE
Product Characteristics
Color red Score no score
Shape OVAL Size 19mm
Flavor Imprint Code AAA;1165
Contains
Packaging
# Item Code Package Description Multilevel Packaging
1 NDC:53943-197-04 2 PACKAGE in 1 CARTON contains a PACKAGE
1 10 TABLET, COATED in 1 PACKAGE This package is contained within the CARTON (53943-197-04)
Marketing Information
Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
OTC monograph final part341 02/01/2021
Labeler — DISCOUNT DRUG MART (047741335)

Revised: 12/2022 DISCOUNT DRUG MART

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Our database comes directly from the FDA's central repository of drug labels and package inserts under the Structured Product Labeling standard. OTCLabels.com provides the full over the counter products subset of the FDA's repository. Medication information provided here is not intended as a substitute for direct consultation with a qualified health professional.

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