Acetaminophen, Guaifenesin
Brand names: Daytime, Mucinex Cold and Flu, Mucinex Fast-Max Cold, Flu and Sore Throat, Mucinex Cold, Flu, and Sore Throat, Maximum Strength Mucus Relief Plus Pain and Headache, Coricidin HBP Maximum Strength Cold Flu And Chest Congestion, Tylenol Cold Plus Flu Plus Chest Congestion, Pain, Headache and Congestion, Vicks Sinex Severe PAIN, MUCUS and CHEST CONGESTION, Maximum Strength Mucinex Sinus-Max Pressure, Pain and Cough
Warnings
Warnings Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take: more than 12 softgels in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount for this product 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.
Overdose
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.
Uses
Uses temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms: - cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with the common cold or inhaled irritants - the intensity of coughing - the impulse to cough to help you get to sleep - minor aches and pains - sore throat - headache temporarily reduces fever
Dosage forms & strengths
Directions do not take more than directed (see Overdose warning) do not take more than 12 softgels in any 24-hour period adults and children 12 years of age and over: take 2 softgels every 4 hours children under 12 years of age: do not use
Ingredients
Active ingredients (in each softgel) Acetaminophen 325 mg Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg
Inactive ingredients FD&C blue no. 1, gelatin, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, shellac, sorbitol sorbitan solution, titanium dioxide