How often do you take mucinex fast max

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Uses
- temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms:
  - nasal congestion
  - cough (Mucinex FAST-MAX DAY TIME Severe Cold only)
  - minor aches and pains
  - headache
  - sore throat
  - runny nose and sneezing (Mucinex FAST-MAX NIGHT TIME Cold & Flu only)
- helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive (Mucinex FAST-MAX DAY TIME Severe Cold only)
- temporarily reduces fever
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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 that contain acetaminophen
- 3 or more alcoholic drinks daily while using this product
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.
- with any other drug containing diphenhydramine, even one used on the skin (Mucinex FAST-MAX NIGHT TIME 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.
- for children under 12 years of age
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- liver disease
- heart disease
- high blood pressure
- thyroid disease
- diabetes
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
- glaucoma (Mucinex FAST-MAX NIGHT TIME Cold & Flu only)
- a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis (Mucinex FAST-MAX NIGHT TIME Cold & Flu only)
- persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema (Mucinex FAST-MAX DAY TIME Severe Cold only)
- cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) (Mucinex FAST-MAX DAY TIME Severe Cold only)
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
- taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
- taking sedatives or tranquilizers (Mucinex FAST-MAX NIGHT TIME Cold & Flu only)
When using this product
- do not use more than directed
- excitability may occur, especially in children (Mucinex FAST-MAX NIGHT TIME Cold & Flu only)
- marked drowsiness may occur (Mucinex FAST-MAX NIGHT TIME Cold & Flu only)
- alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness (Mucinex FAST-MAX NIGHT TIME Cold & Flu only)
- avoid alcoholic drinks (Mucinex FAST-MAX NIGHT TIME Cold & Flu only)
- be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery (Mucinex FAST-MAX NIGHT TIME Cold & Flu 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 a sign of a serious condition. (Mucinex FAST-MAX DAY TIME Severe Cold only)
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.
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)
Inactive ingredients
(Mucinex FAST-MAX DAY TIME Severe Cold)
croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, FD&C Red #40 aluminum lake, FD&C Yellow #6 aluminum lake, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol 3350, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone, talc, titanium dioxide
Inactive ingredients
(Mucinex FAST-MAX NIGHT TIME Cold & Flu)
corn starch, croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, FD&C Blue #1 aluminum lake, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, silicon dioxide, stearic acid, titanium dioxide, triacetin
Questions?
1-866-MUCINEX (1-866-682-4639)
You may also report side effects to this phone number.
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Dist. by: Reckitt Benckiser
Parsippany, NJ 07054-0224
Made in England (Mucinex FAST-MAX DAY TIME Severe Cold)
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NDC 63824-551-30
Mucinex®
FAST-MAX®

DAY
TIME
Severe Cold
Acetaminophen • Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer
Dextromethorphan HBr • Cough Suppressant
Guaifenesin • Expectorant
Phenylephrine HCl • Nasal Decongestant
NEW!
✓ Relieves Aches,
Fever & Sore Throat✓ Controls Cough✓ Relieves Nasal &
Chest Congestion✓ Thins & Loosens Mucus
AGES 12+
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NIGHT
TIME
Cold & Flu
Acetaminophen • Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer
Diphenhydramine HCl• Antihistamine
Phenylephrine HCl • Nasal Decongestant
✓ Relieves Aches,
Fever & Sore Throat✓ Relieves Nasal Congestion✓ Relieves Runny Nose
& Sneezing
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Can I take 2 Mucinex Fast

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 over: take 2 caplets every 4 hours - children ... (Mucinex FAST-MAX DAY TIME COLD & FLU) croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, FD&C red no.

How much Mucinex Fast

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. Do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period.

How many days in a row can you take Mucinex Fast

Do not take for longer than 7 days in a row. Stop taking the medicine and call your doctor if you still have a fever after 3 days of use, you still have pain after 7 days (or 5 days if treating a child), if your symptoms get worse, or if you have a skin rash, ongoing headache, or any redness or swelling.

How long should I wait between doses of Mucinex?

Adults—200 to 400 milligrams (mg) every four hours. Children 6 to 12 years of age—100 to 200 mg every four hours. Children 4 to 6 years of age—50 to 100 mg every four hours. Children and infants up to 4 years of age—Use is not recommended .

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