Label: DM MAXIMUM- dextromethorphan hbr, guaifenesin solution

  • NDC Code(s): 51316-310-45
  • Packager: CVS WOONSOCKET PRESCRIPTION CENTER, INCORPORATED
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

Drug Label Information

Updated September 25, 2024

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  • Active ingredients (in each 20 mL)

    Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg
    Guaifenesin 400 mg

  • Purpose

    Cough suppressant
    Expectorant

  • 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)

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    cough persists more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a fever, rash, or persistent headache. 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 directed
    • do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period
    • mL = milliliter
    • only use the dose cup provided
    • dose as follows or as directed by a doctor
    • adults and children 12 years and over: 20 mL in dosing cup provided every 4 hours
    • children under 12 years: do not use
  • Other information

    • each 20 mL contains: sodium 6 mg
    • store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
    • use by expiration date on package
  • Inactive ingredients

    anhydrous citric acid, FD&C red #40, flavors, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate dihydrate, sorbitol solution, sucralose, xanthan gum

  • Questions or comments?

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    FAST-MAX ® DM MAX*

    NDC 51316-310-45

    DM Maximum
    DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBr
    Cough suppressant
    GUAIFENESIN - Expectorant

    MAXIMUM STRENGTH

    Multi-Symptom
    • Controls cough
    • Relieves chest congestion
    • Thins & loosens mucus

    Dosing lasts 4 hours

    Ages 12 Years & Over

    Berry Flavor

    6 FL OZ (177 mL)

    TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF IMPRINTED
    SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING

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    *This product is not manufactured or distributed
    by RB Health (US) LLC, owner of the registered
    trademark Maximum Strength Mucinex ®
    FAST-MAX ® DM MAX.

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    DM MAXIMUM 
    dextromethorphan hbr, guaifenesin solution
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:51316-310
    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)  
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SODIUM BENZOATE (UNII: OJ245FE5EU)  
    TRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATE (UNII: B22547B95K)  
    SORBITOL SOLUTION (UNII: 8KW3E207O2)  
    SUCRALOSE (UNII: 96K6UQ3ZD4)  
    XANTHAN GUM (UNII: TTV12P4NEE)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorredScore    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorBERRYImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:51316-310-45177 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product09/25/2024
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM01209/25/2024
    Labeler - CVS WOONSOCKET PRESCRIPTION CENTER, INCORPORATED (062312574)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    LNK International, Inc.967626305manufacture(51316-310) , pack(51316-310)