Mucinex Sinus-Max Night
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Pharmacist-reviewed drug information from the RxWiki encyclopedia.
Overview
Mucinex Sinus-Max Night is an over the counter medication used to treat symptoms of a cold and flu, including sore throat, minor aches and pain, stuffy nose, sinus pressure, and chest congestion.
It is a single product containing 3 ingredients: acetaminophen, phenylephrine, and diphenhydramine. Acetaminophen belongs to a group of drugs called analgesics, which is thought to work by blocking pain signals from reaching the brain. Phenylephrine belongs to a group of drugs called nasal decongestants, which work by narrowing the blood vessels and reducing the swelling inside your nasal passage. Diphenhydramine belongs to a group of drugs called Histamine H1 Antagonists (antihistamine). It works by blocking the action of histamine and allergy symptoms, but is also known to cause sleepiness and drowsiness.
This medication comes in a caplet form, and is usually taken at bedtime or without food.
Common side effects of Mucinex Sinus-Max Night include dizziness, fast heart rate, and shakiness. Mucinex Sinus-Max Night can also cause drowsiness. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how Mucinex Sinus-Max Night affects you.
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