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Generic Names:
Mucinex Fast-Max Cold & Sinus
Uses:
Treats cold, flu, and allergy symptoms such as stuffy nose, fever, and mild aches, relieves sinus headaches, and helps loosen mucus.
Therapeutic Classes:
Analgesic/Decongestant/Expectorant Combination
Forms:
Liquid, Long Acting Tablet, Tablet
How it’s taken:
By mouth
What is Mucinex Fast-Max Cold & Sinus used for?
What form(s) does Mucinex Fast-Max Cold & Sinus come in?
Liquid
Long Acting Tablet
Tablet
What are common Mucinex Fast-Max Cold & Sinus dosages?
Package 20 Tablets
How to take Mucinex Fast-Max Cold & Sinus
Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.
Oral routeIt is best to take this medicine with food or milk.
Swallow the tablet whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it.
Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Swallow the tablet whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it.
Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Oral routeIt is best to take this medicine with food or milk.
What to do if you miss a dose of Mucinex Fast-Max Cold & Sinus
Mucinex Fast-Max Cold & Sinus contraindications - Who shouldn't take Mucinex Fast-Max Cold & Sinus?
This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to acetaminophen, guaifenesin, phenylephrine, or any other pain, cough, or cold medicines. Do not give any over-the-counter (OTC) cough and cold medicine to a child younger than 4 years.
Mucinex Fast-Max Cold & Sinus warnings
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, an eye problem such as glaucoma, a thyroid, liver, or kidney problem, or an enlarged prostate.
Tell your doctor if your symptoms get worse after 2 or 3 days of treatment, or if they do not improve after 7 days.
This medicine contains acetaminophen. Read the labels of all other medicines you are using to see if they also contain acetaminophen, or ask your doctor or pharmacist. Do not use more than 4 grams (4,000 milligrams) total of acetaminophen in one day.
This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or use machines if you are not alert.
Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Seizures or tremors
Severe headache
Trouble breathing
Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness
Mucinex Fast-Max Cold & Sinus interactions & what to avoid when taking Mucinex Fast-Max Cold & Sinus
Do not take this medicine if you have taken an MAO inhibitor (MAOI) within the past 14 days.
Some medicines and foods can affect how this medicine works. Tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following: Digoxin, guanethidine, indomethacin, mecamylamine, methyldopa, reserpineBeta-blockers (such as atenolol, labetalol, metoprolol), medicine that contains acetaminophen, veratrum alkaloids
Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine. Acetaminophen can damage your liver, and alcohol can increase this risk. If you regularly drink 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day, do not take any medicines that contain acetaminophen without asking your doctor. A drink of alcohol is 12 ounces of beer, 4 ounces of wine, or 1 ounce of liquor.
Tell your doctor if you use anything else that makes you sleepy. Some examples are allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, and alcohol.
Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Mucinex Fast-Max Cold & Sinus side effects - How does Mucinex Fast-Max Cold & Sinus make you feel?
Serious Side Effects
Lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
Severe headache
Trouble breathing
Painful urination
Seizures or tremors
Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Confusion, depression, fear, or anxiety
Fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat
Hearing or seeing things that are not really there
Less Serious Side Effects
Rash or pale skin
Trouble sleeping
Dry mouth or heavy sweating
Nausea or vomiting
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