Mucus Relief Maximum Strength

Mucus Relief Maximum Strength is used to reduce chest congestion caused by the common cold, flu, or chronic bronchitis.

Mucus Relief Maximum Strength 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 listed on this leaflet.

Mucus Relief Maximum Strength may also be used for purposes 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 clear up.

Always follow directions on the medicine label about giving cough or cold medicine to a child. Do not use the medicine only to make a child sleepy. Death can occur from the misuse of cough or cold medicines in very young children.

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

To use Mucus Relief Maximum Strength granules, pour out 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.

Mucus Relief Maximum Strength can affect the results of certain medical tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using Mucus Relief Maximum Strength.

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

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using Mucus Relief Maximum Strength if you have health issues, take other medications, or if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.

You should not use Mucus Relief Maximum Strength 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 Mucus Relief Maximum Strength.

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 Mucus Relief Maximum Strength may include:

• nausea; or
• vomiting.

This is not a complete 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.

Since cough or cold medicine is used as needed, you might not have a specific dosing schedule. If you miss a dose and it’s almost time for your next dose, just skip the missed dose. Do not take two doses at the same time.

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

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

Avoid driving or doing anything dangerous until you know how Mucus Relief Maximum Strength will affect you. Your reactions could be impaired.

Avoid using this medicine with other drugs that can 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 listed in this medication guide.