Cold Max ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, and PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE 5 mg; 325 mg; 10 mg Tablet, Coated
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🏷️ RxNorm drug class
This medicine belongs to the Anilides class.
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🩺 Clinical
Acetaminophen is used to relieve mild to moderate pain and to reduce fever. Acetaminophen is in a class of medications called analgesics (pain relievers) and antipyretics (fever reducers). It works by changing the way the body senses pain and by cooling the body.
Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗Cold Max is an over-the-counter coated tablet taken by mouth that combines three active ingredients commonly used to ease cold symptoms. Acetaminophen functions as a pain reliever and fever reducer. Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. Phenylephrine is a decongestant typically used to help relieve nasal congestion. This product is marketed under FDA's OTC monograph rules for multi-ingredient cold and cough preparations.
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Acesulfame potassium is an artificial sweetener that tastes about 200 times sweeter than sugar. It's added to medicines to improve taste without adding calories or affecting blood sugar.
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Microcrystalline cellulose is a purified form of cellulose, a natural fiber from plant sources. It acts as a binder and filler in tablets and capsules, helping hold ingredients together and give the medicine its shape and size.
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Croscarmellose sodium is a plant-based substance derived from cellulose. It acts as a disintegrant, helping tablets and capsules break down quickly in the digestive system so the medicine can be absorbed.
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Crospovidone is a synthetic polymer derived from povidone. It acts as a disintegrant, helping the tablet or capsule break apart quickly in the stomach so the active ingredient can be absorbed.
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Magnesium stearate is a salt made from magnesium and stearic acid, a fatty substance. It's used in tablets and capsules as a lubricant and glidant to help ingredients flow smoothly during manufacturing and prevent sticking.
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Polyethylene glycol is a synthetic liquid or solid polymer used in medicines as a solvent, lubricant, and humectant. It helps dissolve active ingredients, reduces friction during manufacturing, and retains moisture in the final product.
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Polyvinyl alcohol is a synthetic polymer made from plant-derived materials. It's used as a binder to hold ingredients together, a film-former in coatings, and a thickener in liquid formulations.
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Povidone is a synthetic polymer made from a plastic-like material. It acts as a binder to hold tablet ingredients together and as a disintegrant to help the tablet break apart in your stomach so the medicine can be absorbed.
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Propylene glycol is a clear liquid derived from petroleum or vegetable sources. It acts as a solvent, humectant, and preservative in medicines, helping dissolve active ingredients and maintain product stability.
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Silicon dioxide is a naturally occurring mineral used as a glidant and anti-caking agent. It helps powder ingredients flow smoothly and prevents clumping during manufacturing and storage.
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A plant-based carbohydrate derived from corn kernels. It acts as a filler to add bulk, a binder to hold ingredients together, and a disintegrant to help the tablet break apart in your stomach for absorption.
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Stearic acid is a fatty acid derived from plant or animal sources. It acts as a binder and lubricant in tablets and capsules, helping them hold together and flow smoothly during manufacturing.
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A powder made from a naturally occurring mineral. In medicines, talc works as a glidant and anti-caking agent, helping tablets and capsules flow smoothly during manufacturing and preventing clumping.
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Titanium dioxide is a bright white mineral powder commonly used as a colorant and opacifying agent. It makes pills and tablets white or lighter in color and helps make coatings non-transparent.
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| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | $0.095 | $2.27 / 24 tablets |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data. | |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly | No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data. | |
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🔁 Therapeutic equivalents
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
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| Multi-Symptom Mapap Cold Formula 325 mg/1; 10 mg/1; 5 mg 00904-5786-24 | Major | 12 tablets | $0.094 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Cold Max 5 mg/1; 325 mg/1; 10 mgthis 46122-0410-62 | AmeriSource | 12 tablets | $0.094 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Cold Relief Multi-Symptom 325 mg/1; 10 mg/1; 5 mg 70000-0652-01 | Cardinal | 12 tablets | $0.094 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Theraflu ExpressMax Daytime Severe Cold and Cough 325 mg/1; 10 mg/1; 5 mg 00067-8136-10 | Haleon | 10 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Cold Multi-Symptom 325 mg/1; 10 mg/1; 5 mg 30142-0470-08 | Kroger | 12 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Cold plus Head Congestion 325 mg/1; 10 mg/1; 5 mg 36800-0514-02 | TOPCO | 12 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Cold Max 325 mg/1; 10 mg/1; 5 mg 36800-0521-05 | TOPCO | 12 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Cold Max Daytime 10 mg/1; 5 mg/1; 325 mg 36800-0921-05 | TopCo | 12 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Cold Plus Head Congestion Daytime 325 mg/1; 10 mg/1; 5 mg 36800-0924-02 | TopCo | 12 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Cold Relief 325 mg/1; 10 mg/1; 5 mg 41163-0907-08 | United | 12 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Cold Multi-Symptom Daytime 325 mg/1; 10 mg/1; 5 mg 41520-0138-05 | American | 12 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Cold Head Congestion Daytime 325 mg/1; 10 mg/1; 5 mg 41520-0603-02 | American | 12 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Medique Cold Cough Product 10 mg/1; 325 mg/1; 5 mg 47682-0108-36 | Unifirst | 2 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Cold Max 325 mg/1; 10 mg/1; 5 mg 53943-0138-05 | DISCOUNT | 12 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Cold Multi-Symptom 325 mg/1; 10 mg/1; 5 mg 55301-0470-08 | ARMY | 12 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Multi-Symptom Mapap Cold Formula 325 mg/1; 10 mg/1; 5 mg 63187-0652-24 | Proficient | 12 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Multi-Symptom Cold Daytime 325 mg/1; 10 mg/1; 5 mg 63941-0470-08 | Valu | 12 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Non-Drowsy Max Cold 10 mg/1; 325 mg/1; 5 mg 66715-5628-03 | Lil' | 2 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Cold Max 325 mg/1; 10 mg/1; 5 mg 68998-0238-05 | MARC | 12 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Cold Multi-Symptom 325 mg/1; 10 mg/1; 5 mg 69168-0324-86 | Allegiant | 12 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Cold Max 325 mg/1; 10 mg/1; 5 mg 72036-0138-05 | Harris | 12 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Medique Cold Cough Product 10 mg/1; 325 mg/1; 5 mg 85766-0162-36 | Sportpharm | 2 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
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📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 46122-0410-62 You're viewing this | 2 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (46122-410-62) / 12 TABLET, COATED in 1 BLISTER PACK | 2018-07-01 | Active |
📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Uses temporarily relieves these common cold/flu symptoms: minor aches and pains headache sore throat nasal congestion cough sinus congestion and pressure helps clear nasal passages promotes nasal and sinus drainage temporarily reduces fever
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions do not take more than directed (see overdose warning ) adults and children 12 years and over take 2 caplets every 4 hours swallow whole – do not crush, chew, or dissolve do not take more than 10 caplets in 24 hours children under 12 years ask a doctor
⚠️ Warnings ▾
Warnings Liver warning This product contains acetaminophen. The maximum daily dose of this product is 10 caplets (3,250 mg acetaminophen) in 24 hours. Severe liver damage may occur if you take more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours with other drugs containing acetaminophen 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day 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. if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients 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 persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, 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 exceed recommended dosage 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 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.
📦 Storage and Handling ▾
Other information store between 20-25°C (68-77°F) in a dry place retain carton for complete product information and warnings
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active ingredients (in each caplet) Purpose Acetaminophen 325 mg Pain reliever/fever reducer Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg Cough suppressant Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg Nasal decongestant
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients acesulfame potassium, colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, flavor, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, propylene glycol, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide
🎯 Purpose ▾
Active ingredients (in each caplet) Purpose Acetaminophen 325 mg Pain reliever/fever reducer Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg Cough suppressant Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg Nasal decongestant