Label: MUCUS RELIEF CONGESTION AND COUGH MAXIMUM STRENGTH- dextromethorphan hbr, guaifenesin, phenylephrine hci liquid

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph final

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  • Active ingredients  (in each 20 mL)

    Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg

    Guaifenesin 400 mg

    Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg

  • Purposes

    Cough suppressant

    Expectorant

    Nasal decongestant

  • 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 irritant
      • the intensity of coughing
      • the impulse to cough to help you get to sleep
      • nasal congestion due to a cold
  • Warnings

    Do not use

    • if you are taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certan 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.
    • for children under 12 years of age

    Ask a doctor before use if you have

    • heart disease
    • high blood pressure
    • thyroid disease
    • diabetes
    • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
    • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, 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

    • nervousness, dizziness or sleeplessness occur
    • symptoms do not get better within 7 days or occur with fever
    • cough 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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.

  • Directions

    • do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period
    • measure only with dosing cup provided. Do not use any other dosing device
    • keep dosing cup with product
    •  mL= milliliter
    • shake well before using
    • adult and children 12 years of age and older: 20 mL in dosing cup provided avery 4 hours
    • Children under 12 years of age do not use


  • Other information

    • each 20 mL contains: sodium 17 mg
    • store between 20-25ºC (68-77ºF). Do not refrigerate.
  • Inactive ingredients

    citric acid, disodium EDTA, FD&C blue #1 FD&C red #40, flavor, glycerin, propyl gallate,  propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sorbitol, sucralose,xanthan gum

  • Questions or comments?

    Call 1-800-910-6874 

  • Principal Display Panel

    Compare to active ingredients in Maximum Strength Mucinex® Fast-Max® Severe Congestion & Cough*

    maximum strength

    fast mucus relief severe congestion and cough

    dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg (cough suppressant)

    guaifenesin 400 mg (expectorant)

    phenylephrine HCI 10 mg (nasal decongestant)

    controls cough

    relieves nasal and chest congestion

    thins and loosens mucus

    AGES 12 + YEARS

    *This product is not manufactured or distributed by Reckitt Benckiser, distributor of maximum Strength Mucinex® Fast-Max® Severe Congestion &  Cough.

    TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SAFETY SEAL AROUND OR UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING.

    Dist. by Target Corp.

    Minneapolis, MN 55403

  • Product Label

    Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg, Guaifenesin 400 mg, Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg

    TARGET Maximum Strength Mucus Relief Severe Congestion and Cough

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    MUCUS RELIEF CONGESTION AND COUGH  MAXIMUM STRENGTH
    dextromethorphan hbr, guaifenesin, phenylephrine hci liquid
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:11673-337
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE (UNII: 9D2RTI9KYH) (DEXTROMETHORPHAN - UNII:7355X3ROTS) DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE20 mg  in 20 mL
    GUAIFENESIN (UNII: 495W7451VQ) (GUAIFENESIN - UNII:495W7451VQ) GUAIFENESIN400 mg  in 20 mL
    PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 04JA59TNSJ) (PHENYLEPHRINE - UNII:1WS297W6MV) PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE10 mg  in 20 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL)  
    EDETATE DISODIUM (UNII: 7FLD91C86K)  
    FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)  
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    PROPYL GALLATE (UNII: 8D4SNN7V92)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SODIUM BENZOATE (UNII: OJ245FE5EU)  
    SODIUM CITRATE (UNII: 1Q73Q2JULR)  
    SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    SUCRALOSE (UNII: 96K6UQ3ZD4)  
    XANTHAN GUM (UNII: TTV12P4NEE)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:11673-337-06177 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product07/31/2016
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34107/31/2016
    Labeler - TARGET Corporation (006961700)