CVS Maximum Strength Cold and Flu Relief Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Guaifenesin ,Phenylephrine HCL 650 mg/20mL; 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL; 10 mg/20mL Liquid, 180 mL
🆔 Identity & classification
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🏷️ RxNorm drug class
This medicine belongs to the Anilides class.
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🏭 Manufacturer & labeler
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🩺 Clinical
CVS Maximum Strength Cold and Flu Relief is an oral liquid (OTC monograph product) that combines four active ingredients commonly used to manage cold and flu symptoms. Acetaminophen is typically used to reduce fever and relieve pain or aches. Dextromethorphan is commonly used to suppress cough. Guaifenesin functions as an expectorant, helping thin mucus to make coughs more productive. Phenylephrine is typically used as a nasal decongestant to help relieve stuffiness.
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| Price system | Per mL | Per package |
|---|---|---|
| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs. | |
| 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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📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69842-0903-06 You're viewing this | 180 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (69842-903-06) | 2021-02-10 | Active |
| 69842-0903-09 | 266 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (69842-903-09) | 2021-02-10 | Active |
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| Inactive ingredients (structured) | — Not published for this NDC The labeler did not submit a structured excipient list, or no SPL is available. |
| NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) | — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey. |
| Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data | — Not published for this NDC Applies only to products approved under an NDA/ANDA; many listings are out of scope. |
| HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk | — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal. |
| Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) | — Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold. |
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📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Uses ▪ temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms: ▪ cough ▪ nasal congestion ▪ minor aches and pains ▪ sore throat ▪ sinus congestion and pressure ▪ headache ▪ temporarily reduces fever ▪ temporarily promotes nasal and/or sinus drainage ▪ helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions ▪ do not take more than directed (see Overdose Warning) ) ▪ 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 older: 20 mL in dosing cup provided every 4 hours ▪ children under 12 years of age: Do not use
⚠️ Warnings ▾
Warnings Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take: ▪ more than 6 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount ▪ with other drugs containing acetaminophen ▪ 3 or more alcoholic drinks daily while using this product Generic Section Allergy alert : Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include: ▪ skin ▪ 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. ▪ for children under 12 years of age ▪ 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 ▪ 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, 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 When using this product do not use more than directed 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 persistent headache.
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.
📦 Storage and Handling ▾
Other information ▪ each 20 mL contains: sodium 8 mg ▪ store at room temperature ▪ do not refrigerate
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active ingredients (in each 20 mL) Purposes Acetaminophen 650 mg Pain reliever/fever reducer Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg Cough suppressant Guaifenesin 400 mg Expectorant Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg Nasal decongestant
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients anhydrous citric acid, edetate disodium, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, flavors, potassium citrate, propylene glycol, propyl gallate, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol, sucralose, xanthan gum
🎯 Purpose ▾
Active ingredients (in each 20 mL) Purposes Acetaminophen 650 mg Pain reliever/fever reducer Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg Cough suppressant Guaifenesin 400 mg Expectorant Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg Nasal decongestant