Label: MUCINEX- guaifenesin tablet, extended release

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: New Drug Application

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Updated December 18, 2017

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Drug Facts

  • Active ingredient (in each extended-release bi-layer tablet)

    Guaifenesin 600 mg

  • Purpose

    Expectorant

  • Uses

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

  • Warnings

    Do not use

    • for children under 12 years of age

    Ask a doctor before use if you have

    • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
    • cough accompanied by too much phlegm (mucus)

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    • cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious illness.

    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 crush, chew, or break tablet
    • take with a full glass of water
    • this product can be administered without regard for the timing of meals
    • adults and children 12 years of age and over: 1 or 2 tablets every 12 hours. Do not exceed 4 tablets in 24 hours.
    • children under 12 years of age: do not use
  • Other information

    • Tamper evident: Do not use if carton is open or if printed seal on blister is broken or missing.
    • store between 20-25°C (68-77°F)
  • Inactive ingredients

    carbomer homopolymer type B; FD&C blue #1 aluminum lake; hypromellose, USP; magnesium stearate, NF; microcrystalline cellulose, NF; sodium starch glycolate, NF

  • Questions?

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

    You may also report side effects to this phone number.

  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Dist. by: Reckitt Benckiser
    Parsippany, NJ 07054-0224

    Made in England

  • Repackaging Information

    Please reference the How Supplied section listed above for a description of individual tablets. This drug product has been received by Aphena Pharma - TN in a manufacturer or distributor packaged configuration and repackaged in full compliance with all applicable cGMP regulations. The package configurations available from Aphena are listed below:

    Count600 mg
    6067544-149-53
    12067544-149-70
    18067544-149-80

    Store between 20°-25°C (68°-77°F). See USP Controlled Room Temperature. Dispense in a tight light-resistant container as defined by USP. Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children.

    Repackaged by:
    Aphena Pharma Solutions - TN
    Cookeville, TN 38506

    20171218DKJ

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 600mg

    NDC 67544-149 Guaifenesin (Mucinex) ER 600mg - Rx Only
    Bottle Label 600mg

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    MUCINEX 
    guaifenesin tablet, extended release
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:67544-149(NDC:63824-008)
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    Guaifenesin (UNII: 495W7451VQ) (Guaifenesin - UNII:495W7451VQ) Guaifenesin600 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    CARBOMER HOMOPOLYMER TYPE B (ALLYL PENTAERYTHRITOL CROSSLINKED) (UNII: HHT01ZNK31)  
    FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)  
    ALUMINUM OXIDE (UNII: LMI26O6933)  
    HYPROMELLOSES (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A POTATO (UNII: 5856J3G2A2)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorWHITE (blue and white) Scoreno score
    ShapeOVALSize16mm
    FlavorImprint Code Mucinex;600
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:67544-149-5360 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product07/09/2012
    2NDC:67544-149-70120 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product08/22/2012
    3NDC:67544-149-80180 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product07/12/2012
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    NDANDA02128207/03/2012
    Labeler - Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, LLC (128385585)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, LLC128385585REPACK(67544-149)
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