Maximum Strength Mucus DM

Maximum Strength Mucus DM is a combination medicine that helps treat cough and chest congestion caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.

Maximum Strength Mucus DM may also be used for other reasons that are not mentioned in this medication guide.

Use this medicine exactly as it says on the label, or as your doctor has prescribed. Cold or cough medicine is meant for short-term use only.

Your dose might change if you switch to a different brand, strength, or form of this medicine. To avoid medication errors, use it exactly as directed on the label or as your doctor has prescribed.

Do not give this medicine to a child without talking to a doctor first. Follow all directions when giving this medicine to a child. Do not use it to make a child sleepy. Misusing this medicine can cause death in very young children.

Measure liquid medicine using the provided measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).

You might need to shake the liquid before measuring a dose. Follow all instructions on the label.

Swallow the extended-release tablet whole; do not crush, chew, or break it.

Dissolve the effervescent tablets in at least 4 ounces of water. Stir and drink it right away. You can add more water to the glass, swirl, and drink.

Sprinkle the granules directly onto your tongue and swallow them right away.

Drink extra fluids to help loosen the congestion and keep your throat lubricated while taking this medicine.

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not get better after 7 days, or if you have a fever, rash, or headaches.

Follow the storage instructions that come with this medicine. Your pharmacist can give you more information on how to store it.

Do not use this medicine if you are currently using or have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could happen. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, and tranylcypromine.

You should not take Maximum Strength Mucus DM if you are allergic to it.

Do not use Maximum Strength Mucus DM if you are taking or have taken an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could happen. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, and tranylcypromine.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to use this medicine if you have:

• a cough with mucus; or
• asthma, emphysema, or chronic bronchitis.

This medicine may have phenylalanine and could be harmful if you have phenylketonuria (PKU).

Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Get emergency medical help if you notice signs of an allergic reaction: hives, trouble breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Maximum Strength Mucus DM can cause serious side effects. Stop using Maximum Strength Mucus DM and call your doctor right away if you experience:

• mood changes;
• severe headache; or
• severe dizziness or anxiety, feeling like you might faint.

Common side effects of Maximum Strength Mucus DM may include:

• dizziness, drowsiness;
• trouble sleeping (insomnia);
• diarrhea; or
• feeling nervous, restless, anxious, or irritable.

This is not a full list of side effects and others may happen. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You can report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Maximum Strength Mucus DM is used as needed. If you miss a dose while on a dosing schedule, skip that dose. Do not take two doses at the same time.

Seek emergency medical help or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

Do not drive or do anything dangerous until you know how Maximum Strength Mucus DM will affect you. Your reactions may be impaired.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking other cough or cold medicines that may have similar ingredients.

Drinking alcohol with this medicine can cause side effects.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicines that can cause drowsiness (such as opioid medication, sleep medicine, a muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety or seizures). Inform your doctor about all other medicines you are taking. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed here.