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Side Effects & Adverse Reactions

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
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 SINUS-MAX Night 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.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
  • liver disease
  • heart disease
  • diabetes
  • high blood pressure
  • thyroid disease
  • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
  • glaucoma (Mucinex SINUS-MAX Night only)
  • a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis (Mucinex SINUS-MAX Night only)
  • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema (Mucinex SINUS-MAX Day only)
  • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) (Mucinex SINUS-MAX Day only)
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
  • taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
  • taking sedatives or tranquilizers (Mucinex SINUS-MAX Night only)
When using this product
  • do not use more than directed
  • excitability may occur, especially in children (Mucinex SINUS-MAX Night only)
  • marked drowsiness may occur (Mucinex SINUS-MAX Night only)
  • alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness (Mucinex SINUS-MAX Night only)
  • avoid alcoholic drinks (Mucinex SINUS-MAX Night only)
  • be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery (Mucinex SINUS-MAX Night only)
Stop use and ask a doctor if
  • nervousness, dizziness or sleeplessness occur
  • pain or nasal congestion 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. (Mucinex SINUS-MAX Day 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 (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.

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 SINUS-MAX Night 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.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
  • liver disease
  • heart disease
  • diabetes
  • high blood pressure
  • thyroid disease
  • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
  • glaucoma (Mucinex SINUS-MAX Night only)
  • a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis (Mucinex SINUS-MAX Night only)
  • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema (Mucinex SINUS-MAX Day only)
  • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) (Mucinex SINUS-MAX Day only)
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
  • taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
  • taking sedatives or tranquilizers (Mucinex SINUS-MAX Night only)
Stop use and ask a doctor if
  • nervousness, dizziness or sleeplessness occur
  • pain or nasal congestion 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. (Mucinex SINUS-MAX Day only)

Legal Issues

There is currently no legal information available for this drug.

FDA Safety Alerts

There are currently no FDA safety alerts available for this drug.

Manufacturer Warnings

There is currently no manufacturer warning information available for this drug.

FDA Labeling Changes

There are currently no FDA labeling changes available for this drug.

Uses

  • temporarily relieves:
    • nasal congestion
    • headache
    • minor aches and pains
    • sinus congestion and pressure
    • runny nose and sneezing (Mucinex SINUS-MAX Night only)
  • 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 (Mucinex SINUS-MAX Day only)

History

There is currently no drug history available for this drug.

Other Information

There are no additional details available for this product.

Sensodyne Manufacturers


  • Glaxosmithkline Consumer Healthcare Lp
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