Mucinex Fast-Max Chest Congestion

Mucinex Fast-Max Chest Congestion is used to relieve chest congestion caused by the common cold, flu, or chronic bronchitis.

Mucinex Fast-Max Chest Congestion helps loosen congestion in your chest and throat, making it easier to cough it out through your mouth.

There are many brands and forms of guaifenesin available. Not all brands are mentioned in this leaflet.

Mucinex Fast-Max Chest Congestion may also be used for reasons not listed in this medication guide.

Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Cold or cough medicine is only for short-term use until your symptoms go away.

Always follow the instructions on the medicine label about giving cough or cold medicine to a child. Do not use the medicine just to make a child sleepy. Misusing cough or cold medicines in very young children can lead to death.

Measure liquid medicine carefully. Use the dosing syringe provided, or a medicine dose-measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).

To use Mucinex Fast-Max Chest Congestion granules, pour the entire packet onto your tongue and swallow without chewing.

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

Mucinex Fast-Max Chest Congestion can affect the results of certain medical tests. Let any doctor who treats you know that you are using Mucinex Fast-Max Chest Congestion.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Do not freeze.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using Mucinex Fast-Max Chest Congestion if you have health issues, take other medicines, or if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.

You should not use Mucinex Fast-Max Chest Congestion if you are allergic to it.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to use this medicine if you have other medical conditions.

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

You should not breast-feed while using Mucinex Fast-Max Chest Congestion.

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

Common side effects of Mucinex Fast-Max Chest Congestion may include:

• nausea; or
• vomiting.

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

Since cough or cold medicine is used as needed, you might not have a regular dosing schedule. If you miss a dose and it's nearly time for your next dose, just skip the missed 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.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using other cough or cold medicines that might have similar ingredients.

Avoid driving or doing anything dangerous until you understand how Mucinex Fast-Max Chest Congestion will affect you. Your reactions may be affected.

Avoid using this medicine with other drugs that make you sleepy or slow your breathing (like opioid medicine, a muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety or seizures). Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any other medication, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are included in this medication guide.