Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Guaifenesin, And Triprolidine Hydrochloride
FDA Drug Information • Also known as: Mucinex Fast-Max Dm Max And Mucinex Nightshift Cold And Flu, Mucinex Fast-Max Dm Max And Mucinex...
- Brand Names
- Mucinex Fast-Max Dm Max And Mucinex Nightshift Cold And Flu, Mucinex Fast-Max Dm Max And Mucinex Nighttime Cold And Flu
- Dosage Form
- KIT
- Product Type
- HUMAN OTC DRUG
What Is Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Guaifenesin, And Triprolidine Hydrochloride Used For?
Uses MUCINEX FAST-MAX DM MAX helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive temporarily relieves: 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 MUCINEX NIGHTSHIFT COLD & FLU 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
Dosage and Administration
Directions MUCINEX FAST-MAX DM MAX do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period measure only with dosing cup provided do not use dosing cup with other products dose as follows or as directed by a doctor adults and children 12 years of age and over: 20 mL in dosing cup provided every 4 hours children under 12 years of age: do not use MUCINEX NIGHTSHIFT COLD & FLU do not take more than directed (see Overdose warning ) do not take more than 4 doses in any 24-hour period measure only with dosing cup provided do not use dosing cup with other products dose as follows or as directed by a doctor adults and children 12 years of age and over: 20 mL in dosing cup provided every 4 hours children under 12 years of age: do not use
Warnings and Precautions
Warnings Liver warning (Nightshift Cold & Flu only) This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take: more than 4000 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 (Nightshift Cold & Flu only) 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 (Nightshift Cold & Flu only) 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. (Nightshift Cold & Flu only) 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 (Nightshift Cold & Flu only) glaucoma (Nightshift Cold & Flu only) trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland (Nightshift Cold & Flu only) a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis (Nightshift Cold & Flu 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 (Nightshift Cold & Flu only) taking sedatives or tranquilizers (Nightshift Cold & Flu only) When using this product do not use more than directed excitability may occur, especially in children (Nightshift Cold & Flu only) marked drowsiness may occur (Nightshift Cold & Flu only) alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness (Nightshift Cold & Flu only) avoid alcoholic drinks (Nightshift Cold & Flu only) use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery (Nightshift Cold & Flu only) Stop use and ask a doctor if pain or cough gets worse or lasts more than 7 days (Nightshift Cold & Flu only) fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days (Nightshift Cold & Flu only) redness or swelling is present (Nightshift Cold & Flu only) new symptoms occur (Nightshift Cold & Flu only) cough comes back or occurs with fever, rash, or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition. (Nightshift Cold & Flu only) cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition. (Fast-Max DM Max only) If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of...
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