Maximum Strength Cold Tabs
acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, guaifenesin, and phenylephrine hydrochloride · Capsule, Coated · Oral
Active ingredient
Active ingredient (In Each Caplet) Purpose Acetaminophen 325 mg pain reliever/fever reducer Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg cough suppressant Guaifenesin 100mg expectorant Phenylephrine HCl 5mg nasal decongestant
Purpose
Active ingredient (In Each Caplet) Purpose Acetaminophen 325 mg pain reliever/fever reducer Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg cough suppressant Guaifenesin 100mg expectorant Phenylephrine HCl 5mg nasal decongestant
Uses
Use Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold: headache fever nasal congestion cough minor aches and pains sore throat sinus congestion and pressure helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes and make coughs more productive
Warnings
Warnings Liver warning This product contains acetaminophen. 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 warning: acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Syhmptoms 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 product containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients 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 difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) persistent or chronic cough that lasts as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin. When using this product do not exceed recommended use. Stop use and ask doctor if: nervousness, dizziness or sleeplessness occur pain, cough or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts for 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. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away. Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Do not use
Do not use with any other product containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients 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
Ask a doctor before use if you have liver disease heart disease high blood pressure thyroid disease diabetes difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) persistent or chronic cough that lasts as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema
Ask a doctor or pharmacist
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin.
When using this product
When using this product do not exceed recommended use.
Stop use and ask a doctor
Stop use and ask doctor if: nervousness, dizziness or sleeplessness occur pain, cough or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts for 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.
Pregnancy or breast-feeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away. Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Directions
Directions do not take more than directed adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 caplets every 4 hours do not to take more than 10 caplets in 24 hours children under 12 years: ask a doctor
Other information
Other Information store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between15°-30°C (59°-86°F) avoid excessive heat and humidity tamper-evident sealed packets do not use if packet opened or torn
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredient corn starch, crospovidone, FD&C yellow # 6 aluminum lake, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone, silicon dioxide, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid,talc,titanium dioxide
Questions?
Questions? 1-866-651-3660 Monday-Friday 8am-5pm EST
Label text from the FDA structured product label by JHK DBA American Safety & First Aid (revised Jul 15, 2024). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Acetaminophen in 1 product
- Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide in 1 product
- Guaifenesin in 1 product
- Phenylephrine Hydrochloride in 1 product
Maximum Strength Cold Tabs NDC products (1)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73598-1342 | Acetaminophen 325 mg/1; Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 10 mg/1; Guaifenesin 100 mg/1; Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 5 mg/1 Capsule, Coated | JHK DBA American Safety & First Aid | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Frequently asked questions
What is Maximum Strength Cold Tabs used for?
Use Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold: headache fever nasal congestion cough minor aches and pains sore throat sinus congestion and pressure helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes and make coughs more productive
Who makes Maximum Strength Cold Tabs?
Maximum Strength Cold Tabs is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including JHK DBA American Safety & First Aid.