COLD AND FLU MEDICINE: Mucinex Fast-Max Daytime Cold & Flu & Nighttime Cold & Flu Caplets give powerful relief for headache, sore throat, body pain, fever, cough, runny nose and more
PAIN & FEVER RELIEF: Acetaminophen helps reduce fever and relieve pain like headache, body aches, sore throat including those associated with cold & flu
COUGH SUPPRESSANT: Contains Dextromethorpan HBr which helps suppress the urge to cough during the day and at night to help you get to sleep
NOTHING WORKS FASTER**: Fast-release caplets for powerful multi-symptom cold and flu relief day and night
FLU MEDICINE FOR ADULTS: Mucinex Fast-Max Daytime Cold & Flu & Nighttime Cold & Flu Caplets provides multi-symptom relief for your worst symptoms day and night
#1 TRUSTED COLD & COUGH BRAND: Mucinex is the #1 cough and cold brand doctors trust*
**Among oral OTC cold & flu caplets
Description
From the #1 Cold & Cough Brand doctors trust*, grab Mucinex Fast-Max and get effective relief day and night for cold & flu symptoms: headache, sore throat, body pain, fever, cough, runny nose and more.
DAYTIME CAPLETS: Acetaminophen - Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer: Provides powerful headache relief, body pain relief, and sore throat relief. Dextromethorphan HBr - Cough Suppressant: Reduces the urge to cough during the day
NIGHTTIME CAPLETS: Acetaminophen - Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer: Provides powerful headache relief, body pain relief, and sore throat relief. Dextromethorphan HBr - Cough Suppressant: Reduces the urge to cough to help you get to sleep. Triprolidine HCl - Antihistamine: Helps relieve runny nose, sneezing, itchy throat, and itchy/watery eyes.
Count on Mucinex for powerful relief from your worst cold and flu symptoms.
Use as directed. For ages 12 years and older. *based on IQVIA, ProVoice Survey of primary care physicians of most trusted cough and cold symptom brands, Jan. 2025
Suggested Age: 12 Years and Up
Health Facts: Contains Doxylamine Succinate, Contains Dextromethorphan, Contains Acetaminophen
Active Ingredient Strength Value: 325 Milligrams
Product Warning: Not for children under the age of 12
Product Form: Caplet
Primary Active Ingredient: Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan
Package Quantity: 40
Features: Daytime and Nighttime Use, Non-Drowsy, Multi-Symptom
TCIN: 94645414
UPC: 363824998978
Item Number (DPCI): 094-14-3696
Origin: Made in the USA and Imported
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cough due to minor throat and bronchial, irritation as may occur with the common cold or inhaled irritants, the intensity of coughing, the impulse to cough to help you get to sleep, minor aches and pains, sore throat, headache., cough, minor aches and pains, sore throat, headache, runny nose, sneezing, itching of the nose or throat, itchy, watery eyes due to hay fever.
Allergy alert: Acetaminophen any cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:
Allergy alert: Acetaminophen any 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
Do not use : 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.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
Ask a doctor before use if you have: liver disease,glaucoma,trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland,a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis,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
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are: taking the blood thinning drug warfarin,taking sedatives or tranquilizers.
When using this product
When using this product : do not use more than directed,excitability may occur, especially in children,marked drowsiness may occur,alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness,avoid alcoholic drinks,use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
Stop use and ask a doctor if : pain 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 rash or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition.
Directions
Do not take more than directed (see overdose warning). D no t take more than 12 caplets in any 24-hour period., Do not take more than directed (see overdose warning). Do not take more than 8 caplets in any 24-hour period.
Adults and Children 12 Years of Age and Over
take 2 caplets every 4 hours
Children Under 12 Years of Age
do not use
Adults and Children 12 Years of Age and Over
take 2 caplets every 4 hours
Children Under 12 Years of Age
do not use
Other information
Store at 20 - 25 degrees C (68-77 degrees F)., Store at 20 - 25 degrees C (68 - 77 degrees F).
Estimated ship dimensions: 1.73 inches length x 3.59 inches width x 5.09 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.14 pounds
Return details
This item can be returned to any Target store or Target.com.
This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, delivered to the guest, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or picked up by the guest.
Mucinex Fast Max Cold and Flu Caplets offer a convenient solution for managing cold and flu symptoms with both daytime and nighttime formulas in one package. Guests appreciate the effectiveness of the medication, noting quick relief from symptoms like cough, congestion, and body aches. The easy-to-swallow caplets and clear packaging enhance the user experience, making it a reliable choice for families during cold season. Overall, this product is highly recommended for its value and efficiency.
Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
4.7
4.7 out of 5 stars
142 star ratings
4.7 out of 5 stars with 142 reviews
100% would recommend
1 recommendations
4 out of 5 stars
4 July, 2026
originally posted on Mucinex
Buy Mucinex! It’s Worth It
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Mucinex is one of my go to brands for medication when I’m sick. However, I’ve recently found out that I have an aversion to guaifenesin, which sucks. That won’t keep me from buying Mucinex though!
AlexC
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5 out of 5 stars
4 January, 2026
originally posted on Mucinex
Great medicine
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Dosage is easy to figure out, it does take long to feel results! The packaging is easy to open it doesn't smell or take weird, I will be buying more to keep around during the sick months.
heavenreginadunfee_6747
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5 out of 5 stars
16 December, 2025
originally posted on Mucinex
It’s faster then most
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Mucinex Fast-Max worked really well for me during the day, providing effective relief. The nighttime pill was especially helpful, allowing me to rest comfortably. I started feeling better within just a couple of days.
angelyned_9306
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5 out of 5 stars
7 December, 2025
originally posted on Mucinex
Great product
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’ve always find Mucinex to be effective with productive coughs. I like that this package includes caplets for both daytime and night time relief so you don’t have to buy 2 separate kinds. The instructions were clear when to use
pearliestpearl_7800
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3 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommendWould recommend
16 November, 2025
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got this item had also ordered dry cat food but was canceled and not by me.not very happy with target at this time not sure about future orders
Karen
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5 out of 5 stars
10 November, 2025
originally posted on Mucinex
EFECTIVE
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] They are very efficient pills, I recently took the ones they are at night and rest too well, quickly relieved my symptoms. I highly recommend them.
karlaz29_8186
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5 out of 5 stars
30 October, 2025
originally posted on Mucinex
Mucinex Fast-Max Daytime & Nighttime Cold and Flu
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My husband and I both used these when we were sick with colds recently. They worked great for us. We were both able to get through our works days without feeling awful, cold symptoms. I trust this brand. The packaging is fine. Ingredients are effective. Great value for the money so we’ll probably purchase these ourselves from here on out.
robynn85_7226
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5 out of 5 stars
28 October, 2025
originally posted on Mucinex
a very good option for this day is a great product
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] this is a great product it help a lot with the symptom. is a very good options in this days of flu thank you influencer for let me try a very valuable and excellent products i will continue using
damaya_8329
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5 out of 5 stars
27 October, 2025
originally posted on Mucinex
Great to have!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This stuff is great! I used to be a DayQuil kind of person but then tried this, and what a difference it made. I was feeling pretty crappy with flu like symptoms, took this one day and night and the next day I felt like myself again. No drowsiness, or weird “off” feeling. The packaging for this was easy to open and every was well sealed. Next time you feel something coming on, go grab a pack of this. Worth it!
nathanr14_835
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3 out of 5 stars
17 October, 2025
originally posted on Mucinex
Works, but color system is weird
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Mucinex fast max does work! The ingredients are standard with no bad smell or taste as you take it. One thing I will acknowledge is the colors are weird. I feel like the day time should be white and the night time should be read. My husband and I have both accidentally taken a night time during the day because it’s weird they are like that
1 reply from Mucinex® Consumer Care team - 11 months ago
Thank you for your feedback regarding our Mucinex® product. We'd love to learn more about your experience. When you have a chance, please call us at 1-866-529-8804 between 9:00-5:00 EST (Monday - Friday) and mention the following reference number RB0007378519, and we would be happy to assist you further.
annas575_3486
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5 out of 5 stars
14 October, 2025
originally posted on Mucinex
Just in time for flu and cold season!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’m so glad to have received these! Mucinex is my go-to for effective cold and flu medicine and I’m so glad they have ingredients for both day and night. Just in time for winter!
dyannav_5622
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5 out of 5 stars
14 October, 2025
originally posted on Mucinex
Very effective!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I got a cold and took different medicine and didn’t help not until I started taking these Mucinex that I started to feel like they were helping me out and I started to feel better.
melissac845_2043
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5 out of 5 stars
13 October, 2025
originally posted on Mucinex
Love that it’s a caplet .
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The packaging is great . I love that this package has day and night time medicine. We always have mucinex products in our house hold. I also how how it’s a caplet instead of a liquid.
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5 out of 5 stars
13 October, 2025
originally posted on Mucinex
This Bundled help
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Fast-Max Daytime & Nighttime Cold & Flu Caplets Combo Pack offers a convenient and comprehensive approach to tackling those miserable cold and flu symptoms. This bundled solution aims to provide relief around the clock, allowing you to function during the day and get much-needed rest at night
patriciam342_1919
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4 out of 5 stars
13 October, 2025
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Good but they daytime caplets could be better
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I think these are effective, but I do prefer an all in one with the typical mucinex ingredient guaifenesin at least during the day, which are an expectorant. This package has a cough suppressant in both the am and pm which can be helpful if you need to work or be out in public, but I definitely prefer to get the junk out during the day and be able to sleep at night with the suppressant. Given the mucinex branding, I’d expect that ingredient but I have noticed more products from them without it. The box comes with 12 daytime caplets and 8 night time caplets for a total of 20. It lists ages 12 plus, and the symptoms it shows to relieve are body aches, fever, sore throat, cough, runny nose, itchy throat, sneezing, headache, minor pains. Each caplet contains 325 mg of acetaminophen for 650 total per 2 pills. For me personally, that’s a little high but depending on how you feel, this is still pretty moderate as 2 500 mg pills of acetaminophen is a standard amount for some people. The antihistamine in the night time caplet helps with a lot of the symptoms like sneezing, runny nose and overall cold symptoms but also helps you sleep. This is my first time trying this one vs diphenhydramine or doxlaymine but overall it is less sedating and wears off sooner so you don’t feel groggy the next day. Overall these worked really well but I would like to see some more benefits in the daytime caplet aside from cough suppression and acetaminophen. A non-drowsy antihistamine, expectorant or decongestant are all things I typically look for in an all in one.
1 reply from Mucinex Consumer Care team - 11 months ago
Thank you for your feedback regarding our Mucinex® product. We'd love to learn more about your experience. When you have a chance, please call us at 1-866-529-8804 between 9:00-5:00 EST (Monday - Friday) and mention the following reference number RB0007360274, and we would be happy to assist you further.
ashleyp943_6607
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5 out of 5 stars
13 October, 2025
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Mucinex
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Ok the effectiveness of this product works so well . I was very ill and I took this for 2 days it cleared me up . There isn't a scent and the packaging is slick snd clean . You are getting such a good value and the texture is the same like any other pill . Definitely buying again
itz_me_uly_645
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4 out of 5 stars
11 October, 2025
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Great value and effectiveness in one easy packagin
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was really impressed with the effectiveness of this Mucinex combo pack. The daytime and nighttime caplets worked quickly to ease congestion and coughing, helping me feel normal again. I also like that the scent isn’t strong or unpleasant like some cold meds. The packaging makes it super easy to tell the pills apart, and the ingredients feel balanced—nothing too harsh but still powerful. For the value, you get both day and night relief in one box, which saves money and time when you’re sick.
manolex_6610
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5 out of 5 stars
11 October, 2025
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Flu season staple
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Really love using medicine for flu season and of course that time is approaching us. Love the fact that there’s a day and night in one packaging. Medicine does great at minimizing my symptoms when I’m sick. I feel like I recover from sickness quicker when I have this on board.
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5 out of 5 stars
10 October, 2025
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Easy to take
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My family is always getting sick and we have always used mucinex but never caplet form. It’s so much easier to take and equally as effective. I will be purchasing this instead of the liquid form
jell_el_8614
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5 out of 5 stars
10 October, 2025
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Effectiveness!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Last week I felt so bad that I had a severe cold, and these medicines saved me. As you can see, I took all the nighttime pills because I couldn't sleep well, but these pills helped me a lot. They were easy to swallow and didn't leave a bad taste in my mouth. They're very effective; they allow me to fall asleep more easily and quickly. Overall; these pills are incredibly valuable!
