Label: MUCUS RELIEF DM MAXIMUM STRENGTH- dextromethorphan hbr, guaifenesin liquid

  • NDC Code(s): 70000-0565-1
  • Packager: Cardinal Health (Leader) 70000
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph final

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Updated November 11, 2022

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  • Active ingredients (in each 20 mL)

    Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg

    Guaifenesin 400 mg

  • Purposes

    Cough suppressant

    Expectorant

  • Uses

    • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of botherosme 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 (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
    • dose as follows or as directed by a doctor
    • adults and children 12 years of age and older: 20 mL every 4 hours
    • children under 12 years of age: do not use

  • Other information

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

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

  • Principal Display Panel

    COMPARE TO MAXIMUM STRENGTH MUCINEX® FAST-MAX® DM MAX active ingredient

    Maximum Strength Mucus Relief DM

    Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg

    Guaifenesin 400 mg

    Cough Suppressant | Expectorant

    For Ages 12 Years and Over

    Controls Cough

    Relieves Chest Congestion

    Thin & Loosens Mucus 4 Hour Dosing

    Questions or comments? Call 1-877-753-3935 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST

    FL OZ (mL)

    *This product is not manufactured or distributed by Reckitt Benckiser, distributor of Maximum Strength Mucinex® Fast-Max® DM Max.

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

    DISTRIBUTED BY CARDINAL HEALTH

    DUBLIN, OHIO 43017

  • Package Label

    Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg, Guaifenesin 400 mg

    LEADER Maximum Strength Mucus Relief DM

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    MUCUS RELIEF DM  MAXIMUM STRENGTH
    dextromethorphan hbr, guaifenesin liquid
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:70000-0565
    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
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL)  
    EDETATE CALCIUM DISODIUM (UNII: 25IH6R4SGF)  
    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:70000-0565-1177 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product04/30/2020
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34104/30/2020
    Labeler - Cardinal Health (Leader) 70000 (063997360)