Mucinex Fast-Max Cold and Flu Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 325 mg; 10 mg Tablet, 4-count
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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 ↗Mucinex Fast-Max Cold and Flu is an over-the-counter tablet taken by mouth. It contains acetaminophen, which is typically used to reduce fever and relieve pain and aching, and dextromethorphan hydrobromide, which is commonly used as a cough suppressant. This product is marketed as a combination cold and flu remedy under the FDA's over-the-counter monograph system for such products.
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Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan may be associated with lower levels of 1 nutrient — worth a chat with your pharmacist, not a cause for alarm.
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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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Red 40 Lake is a synthetic colorant made by combining Red 40 dye with aluminum hydroxide. It's used to give tablets, capsules, and other medicines a red or pink color for identification and appearance.
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FD&C Yellow No. 6 Aluminum Lake is a yellow colorant made by combining FD&C Yellow No. 6 dye with aluminum salts. It's used to color tablets, capsules, and other medicines so they're easier to identify.
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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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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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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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| Price system | Per each | Per package |
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| 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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🔁 Therapeutic equivalents
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
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| DayQuil Severe VapoCool Cold and Flu 325 mg/1; 10 mg 50269-0554-01 | J.C. | 2 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Daytime Cold And Flu 325 mg/1; 10 mg 51316-0676-62 | CVS | 2 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Pain, Headache and Cough 325 mg/1; 10 mg 51316-0803-09 | CVS | 10 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| DayQuil Cold and Flu w/VapoCOOL, 4ct (PE-free), BSX 10 mg/1; 325 mg 66715-6204-02 | Lil' | 2 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| DayQuil Cold and Flu w/VapoCOOL, 4ct (PE-free), CVP 10 mg/1; 325 mg 66715-6804-02 | Lil' | 2 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| DayQuil Cold and Flu w/VapoCOOL, 4ct (PE-free), Lil Drug Store 10 mg/1; 325 mg 66715-9604-02 | Lil' | 2 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Leader Vapor Ice Cold and Flu 325 mg/1; 10 mg 70000-0747-01 | Cardinal | 2 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Foster and Thrive Daytime Cold and Flu Relief 325 mg/1; 10 mg 70677-1313-01 | Strategic | 2 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Mucinex Fast-Max Cold and Flu 325 mg/1; 10 mgthis 72854-0161-04 | Reckitt | 4 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Mucinex Rapid Clear Pain Headache and Cough 325 mg/1; 10 mg 72854-0215-20 | Reckitt | 20 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Cold and Flu 325 mg/1; 10 mg 79903-0433-20 | WALMART | 10 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Vicks DayQuil VapoCOOL COLD and FLU 325 mg/1; 10 mg 84126-0352-02 | The | 2 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Good Sense Daytime 325 mg/1; 10 mg 00113-7019-53 | L. | 2 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Equate Daytime Vapor Ice Cold and Flu 325 mg/1; 10 mg 79903-0416-24 | WALMART | 2 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| DayQuil Cold and Flu Vapo Cool Coated 325 mg/1; 10 mg 50269-0558-01 | JC | 2 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Topcare Day Time Cold And Flu 325 mg/1; 10 mg 76162-0598-62 | Topco | 2 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| daytime cold and flu 325 mg/1; 10 mg 72288-0710-62 | Amazon.com | 2 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
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We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.
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📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 72854-0161-02 | 2 TABLET in 1 POUCH (72854-161-02) | 2025-04-01 | Active |
| 72854-0161-04 You're viewing this | 2 POUCH in 1 CARTON (72854-161-04) / 2 TABLET in 1 POUCH | 2025-04-01 | Active |
| 72854-0161-10 | 1 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (72854-161-10) / 10 TABLET in 1 BLISTER PACK | 2025-04-01 | Active |
| 72854-0161-20 | 2 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (72854-161-20) / 10 TABLET in 1 BLISTER PACK | 2025-04-01 | Active |
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| NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) | — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey. |
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📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Uses Uses ■ temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms: ■ 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 ■ minor aches and pains ■ sore throat ■ headache ■ temporarily reduces fever
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions 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 over: take 2 caplets 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 12 caplets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount for this product ■ with other drugs containing acetaminophen ■ 3 or more alcoholic drinks daily 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. Ask a doctor before use if you have ■ liver disease ■ 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 use more than directed Stop use and ask a doctor if ■ pain 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. 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.
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Acetaminophen 325 mg...Pain reliever/fever reducer Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg...Cough suppressant
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients croscarmellose sodium, FD&C red no. 40 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow no. 6 aluminum lake, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone, talc, titanium dioxide
🎯 Purpose ▾
Acetaminophen » Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer Dextromethorphan HBr » Cough Suppressant