Label: MUCINEX FAST-MAX SEVERE CONGESTION AND COUGH MAXIMUM STRENGTH- dextromethorphan hydrobromide, guaifenesin capsule, liquid filled

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

Drug Label Information

Updated March 28, 2024

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  • Drug Facts

  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Active ingredients (in each liquid gel)Purposes
    Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg

    Cough suppressant

    Guaifenesin 200 mgExpectorant

  • KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

    Keep out of reach of children.
    In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a
    Poison Control Center right away.

  • PURPOSE

    Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg....Cough suppressant
    Guaifenesin 200mg...............................Expectorant

  • Uses

    Uses:

    ■ helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial
    secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of
    bothersome mucus and make coughs more
    productive

    Temporarily relieves:
    ■ 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

  • WARNINGS

    Do not use:
    ■ 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
    ■ persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with
    smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
    ■ cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)

    When using this product do not use more than directed

    Stop use and ask a doctor if
    ■ cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or
    occurs with fever, rash, or headache that lasts.
    These could be signs of a serious condition.

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


    Keep out of reach of children.
    In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a
    Poison Control Center right away.

  • Directions

    ■ do not take more than 12 capsules in any
    24-hour period
    ■ adults and children 12 years of age and over:
    take 2 capsules every 4 hours
    ■ children under 12 years of age: do not use

  • OTHER SAFETY INFORMATION

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

  • INACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Inactive ingredients
    D&C yellow no.10, FD&C blue no. 1, gelatin,
    glycerin, hypromellose, lecithin, light mineral oil,
    polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylene glycol,
    purified water, sorbitol sorbitan solution, titanium
    dioxide

  • QUESTIONS

    Questions? 1-866-MUCINEX (1-866-682-4639)

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    Fast Dissolving Liquid Gels!

    NDC 72854-126-16

    MAXIMUM STRENGTH

    MUCINEX®
    FAST-MAX ®

    Label

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    MUCINEX FAST-MAX SEVERE CONGESTION AND COUGH  MAXIMUM STRENGTH
    dextromethorphan hydrobromide, guaifenesin capsule, liquid filled
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:72854-153
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE (UNII: 9D2RTI9KYH) (DEXTROMETHORPHAN - UNII:7355X3ROTS) DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE10 mg
    GUAIFENESIN (UNII: 495W7451VQ) (GUAIFENESIN - UNII:495W7451VQ) GUAIFENESIN200 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    POVIDONE (UNII: FZ989GH94E)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
    FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)  
    D&C YELLOW NO. 10 (UNII: 35SW5USQ3G)  
    LECITHIN, SOYBEAN (UNII: 1DI56QDM62)  
    LIGHT MINERAL OIL (UNII: N6K5787QVP)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    GELATIN (UNII: 2G86QN327L)  
    TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    SORBITOL SOLUTION (UNII: 8KW3E207O2)  
    HYPROMELLOSES (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorgreenScoreno score
    ShapeOVALSize16mm
    FlavorImprint Code AR08
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:72854-153-162 in 1 CARTON06/01/2024
    18 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM01206/01/2024
    Labeler - RB Health (US) LLC (081049410)