Label: MUCUS- guaifenesin tablet, multilayer, extended release

  • NDC Code(s): 69842-806-01, 69842-806-49
  • Packager: CVS Pharmacy
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: Abbreviated New Drug Application

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Updated January 25, 2023

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  • Active ingredient (in each extended-release tablet)

    Guaifenesin 600 mg

  • Purpose

    Expectorant

  • Uses

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    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

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    for children under 12 years of age

    Ask a doctor before use if you have

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

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

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    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 (1-800-222-1222).

  • Directions

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

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    store between 20-25°C (68-77°F)
  • Inactive Ingredients

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

  • Questions or comments?

    1-800-719-9260

  • Package/Label Principal Display Panel

    CVS Health®

    Compare to the active ingredient in Mucinex®

    Mucus Extended Release

    12 HOUR

    GUAIFENESIN EXTENDED-RELEASE TABLETS, 600 mg

    EXPECTORANT

    • Relieves chest congestion

    • Thins & loosens mucus

    • Immediate & extended release

    Actual Product Size on Side Panel

    40 EXTENDED-RELEASE TABLETS

    mucus extended release-image
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    MUCUS 
    guaifenesin tablet, multilayer, extended release
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:69842-806
    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 OR ALLYL SUCROSE CROSSLINKED) (UNII: K6MOM3T5YL)  
    FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)  
    HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorBLUEScoreno score
    ShapeOVALSize16mm
    FlavorImprint Code L2X2
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:69842-806-011 in 1 CARTON06/17/2020
    120 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    2NDC:69842-806-492 in 1 CARTON06/17/2020
    220 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    ANDAANDA07891206/17/2020
    Labeler - CVS Pharmacy (062312574)
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