Medicine guide

Mucinex Sinus-Max Severe Congestion and Pain

325 mg + 10 mg + 5 mg · Capsule, Liquid Filled

Available without prescription
Sigma-1 Agonist

Active substance: Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride
Used in: Breathing, airways, allergies and cough
Made by: Reckitt Benckiser LLC
Source: Official label

Quoted from the official source. Not yet reviewed by Mediclarum — the leaflet in your pack is authoritative.

At a glance

Quoted from the official label · 2026-05-13

What it is

Active ingredients (in each liquid gel) Purposes Acetaminophen 325 mg Pain reliever Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg Cough suppressant Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg Nasal decongestant

Used for

Nasal congestion headache minor aches and pains sinus congestion and pressure cough temporarily promotes nasal and/or sinus drainage

How to take it

do not take more than 12 liquid gels in any 24-hour period

Full directions ↓

Do not take it if

With any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription).

All warnings ↓

Good to know

Sold without a prescription
FDA enforcement reports list no ongoing recall, and none from the last two years, for this product code · checked 2026-10-02

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What it is for

temporarily relieves:

nasal congestion headache minor aches and pains sinus congestion and pressure cough temporarily promotes nasal and/or sinus drainage

From the official label · 2026-05-13 · DailyMed

Do not take it if

with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription).
If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen,
ask a doctor or pharmacist.
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.

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Do Not Use”.

How to take it

These directions are for this exact strength and form. Another one is different.

do not take more than directed (see Overdose warning )
do not take more than 12 liquid gels in any 24-hour period
adults and children 12 years of age and older:
take 2 liquid gels every 4 hours
children under 12 years of age:
do not use

Quoted from the official label, section “Dosage & Administration”.

Ask a doctor first if

liver disease heart disease diabetes high blood pressure thyroid disease trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Ask Doctor”.

Ask a pharmacist first if

you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Ask Doctor/Pharmacist”.

Stop and get help if

nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur pain, nasal congestion, or cough 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 fever, rash, or headache that lasts.
These could be signs of a serious condition.

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Stop Use”.

Other warnings

Liver warning This product contains acetaminophen.
Severe liver damage may occur
if you take:
more than 12 liquid gels in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount with other drugs containing acetaminophen 3 or more alcoholic drinks daily while using this product Allergy alert Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions.
Symptoms may include:
skin reddening blisters rash If a skin reaction occurs,
stop use and seek medical help right away.
Do not use with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription).
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 persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use
if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
When using this product
do not use more than directed
Stop use and
ask a doctor if nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur pain, nasal congestion, or cough 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 fever, rash, or headache that lasts.
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.
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 more than directed

Quoted from the official label, section “Warnings”.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Pregnancy or Breast Feeding”.

How to store it

store at 20-25°C (68-77°F) avoid excessive heat

Quoted from the official label, section “Storage and Handling”.

What kind of medicine it is

Active ingredients (in each liquid gel) Purposes Acetaminophen 325 mg Pain reliever Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg Cough suppressant Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg Nasal decongestant

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Purpose”.

Other ingredients

Relevant if you react to a dye, a preservative, lactose or gluten.

FD&C red no. 40, FD&C yellow no. 6, gelatin, glycerin, lecithin (soy), mineral oil, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylene glycol, shellac, sorbitol sorbitan solution, titanium dioxide, water

Quoted from the official label, section “Inactive Ingredients”.

Questions about this product

1-866-MUCINEX (1-866-682-4639) You may also report side effects to this phone number.

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Questions”.

Ingredients people check for

Lactose, gluten, dyes, sugars and other ingredients that matter with an allergy, intolerance or diet — as this product’s FDA label lists them.

Colour dyesFD&C red no. 40; FD&C yellow no. 6Some people react to dyes such as tartrazine (Yellow 5) or carmine.
Sugar alcoholssorbitol sorbitan solutionSorbitol and similar can upset the stomach and matter with fructose intolerance.
GelatingelatinAnimal-derived: matters for vegetarian, vegan, halal and kosher diets.
Soylecithin (soy)Matters with a soy allergy.
Titanium dioxidetitanium dioxideA whitening agent no longer allowed in food in the EU (E171).

Quoted from the FDA label. A label that does not name an ingredient is not a guarantee that the product is free of it, and formulations change. With an allergy, check the pack and ask a pharmacist.

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Details

Made by	Reckitt Benckiser LLC
Active substance	Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride
Used in	Breathing, airways, allergies and cough
Strength	325 mg + 10 mg + 5 mg
Form	Capsule, Liquid Filled
Route	Oral
Packs	2 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON / 8 CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED in 1 BLISTER PACK
NDC	63824-692

Source: NDC Directory · 2026-09-13 · not reviewed by a clinician

Source: US Food and Drug Administration, NDC Directory. Reuse terms: US government work (FDA).

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