Quick answers
- What is Mucinex?
- Mucinex is a brand name of Guaifenesin, Dextromethorphan and guaifenesin, Guaifenesin and pseudoephedrine, Acetaminophen, dextromethorphan, phenylephrine and triprolidine, Dextromethorphan, guaifenesin and phenylephrine, Dextromethorphan, Acetaminophen, dextromethorphan and triprolidine, Acetaminophen and guaifenesin, Acetaminophen, dextromethorphan, guaifenesin and phenylephrine, Acetaminophen and dextromethorphan and Oxymetazoline, an over-the-counter medicine. The FDA NDC Directory lists 46 Mucinex products in 20 strengths and forms.
- Who makes Mucinex?
- Reckitt Benckiser holds the FDA application for Mucinex (NDA021282, approved July 12, 2002). 12 other companies (repackagers or distributors) also list Mucinex products.
- Is there a generic or store brand of Mucinex?
- Yes. The FDA NDC Directory lists 394 other products with the same active ingredients, strength and form as a Mucinex product, 391 of them generic or store brands. Ask your pharmacist whether one is right for you.
- Has Mucinex been recalled?
- FDA enforcement reports list 2 recalls of Mucinex products; the newest started April 15, 2015. A recall usually concerns specific lots, not every product.
What Mucinex is
Each Mucinex product as listed in the FDA NDC Directory, by active ingredient, strength and form, with its official label. “Same medicine, other names” counts the other products with exactly the same active ingredients, strength and form (generic versions, store brands and other brands); inactive ingredients can differ.
Guaifenesin · over-the-counter medicine
| Strength and form | Product names | Same medicine, other names | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| guaifenesin 1200 mg tablet, extended release (oral) | Mucinex Maximum Strength | 54 products, 42 companies | DailyMed |
| guaifenesin 600 mg tablet, extended release (oral) | Mucinex | 55 products, 45 companies | DailyMed |
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Dextromethorphan and guaifenesin · over-the-counter medicine
| Strength and form | Product names | Same medicine, other names | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 mg · guaifenesin 200 mg capsule, liquid filled (oral) | Mucinex Cough Chest Congestion | 8 products, 8 companies | — |
| dextromethorphan hydrobromide 20 mg/20 mL · guaifenesin 400 mg/20 mL solution (oral) | Mucinex Fast-Max DM Max | 58 products, 32 companies | — |
| dextromethorphan hydrobromide 30 mg · guaifenesin 600 mg tablet, extended release (oral) | Mucinex DM | 44 products, 35 companies | DailyMed |
| dextromethorphan hydrobromide 5 mg/5 mL · guaifenesin 100 mg/5 mL solution (oral) | Mucinex Childrens Cough | 3 products, 3 companies | DailyMed |
| dextromethorphan hydrobromide 60 mg · guaifenesin 1200 mg tablet, extended release (oral) | Mucinex DM Maximum Strength | 57 products, 44 companies | DailyMed |
Its page quotes the Drug Facts label and lists every brand and store brand: Dextromethorphan and guaifenesin →
Guaifenesin and pseudoephedrine · over-the-counter medicine
| Strength and form | Product names | Same medicine, other names | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| guaifenesin 1200 mg · pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 120 mg tablet, extended release (oral) | Mucinex D Maximum Strength | 10 products, 10 companies | DailyMed |
| guaifenesin 600 mg · pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 60 mg tablet, extended release (oral) | Mucinex D | 20 products, 16 companies | DailyMed |
Its page quotes the Drug Facts label and lists every brand and store brand: Guaifenesin and pseudoephedrine →
Acetaminophen, dextromethorphan, phenylephrine and triprolidine · over-the-counter medicine
| Strength and form | Product names | Same medicine, other names | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| acetaminophen 650 mg/20 mL · dextromethorphan hydrobromide 20 mg/20 mL · phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg/20 mL · triprolidine hydrochloride 2.5 mg/20 mL solution (oral) | Mucinex Night Time Severe Cold and Flu, Mucinex Nightshift Severe Cold and Flu, Mucinex Nightshift Sinus | 2 products, 2 companies | DailyMed |
Its page quotes the Drug Facts label and lists every brand and store brand: Acetaminophen, dextromethorphan, phenylephrine and triprolidine →
Dextromethorphan, guaifenesin and phenylephrine · over-the-counter medicine
| Strength and form | Product names | Same medicine, other names | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| dextromethorphan hydrobromide 5 mg/5 mL · guaifenesin 100 mg/5 mL · phenylephrine hydrochloride 2.5 mg/5 mL solution (oral) | Childrens Mucinex Multi-Symptom Cold | 9 products, 7 companies | — |
| dextromethorphan hydrobromide 5 mg/5 mL · guaifenesin 100 mg/5 mL · phenylephrine hydrochloride 2.5 mg/5 mL suspension (oral) | Mucinex Childrens Cough and Congestion, Mucinex Childrens Multi-Symptom Cold | 2 products, 2 companies | DailyMed |
Its page quotes the Drug Facts label and lists every brand and store brand: Dextromethorphan, guaifenesin and phenylephrine →
Dextromethorphan · over-the-counter medicine
| Strength and form | Product names | Same medicine, other names | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 mg tablet, chewable (oral) | Mucinex Childrens Mighty Chews Cough | 1 product, 1 company | DailyMed |
| dextromethorphan hydrobromide 5 mg lozenge (oral) | Mucinex Instasoothe Cough | None listed | DailyMed |
Its page quotes the Drug Facts label and lists every brand and store brand: Dextromethorphan →
Acetaminophen, dextromethorphan and triprolidine · over-the-counter medicine
| Strength and form | Product names | Same medicine, other names | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| acetaminophen 650 mg/20 mL · dextromethorphan hydrobromide 20 mg/20 mL · triprolidine hydrochloride 2.5 mg/20 mL solution (oral) | Mucinex Nightshift Cold and Flu, Mucinex Fast-Max Nighttime Cold and Flu | 10 products, 9 companies | — |
Its page quotes the Drug Facts label and lists every brand and store brand: Acetaminophen, dextromethorphan and triprolidine →
Acetaminophen and guaifenesin · over-the-counter medicine
| Strength and form | Product names | Same medicine, other names | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| acetaminophen 325 mg · guaifenesin 200 mg capsule, liquid filled (oral) | Mucinex Cold and Flu, Mucinex Sinus Max Clear and Cool | 4 products, 4 companies | DailyMed |
Its page quotes the Drug Facts label and lists every brand and store brand: Acetaminophen and guaifenesin →
Acetaminophen, dextromethorphan, guaifenesin and phenylephrine · over-the-counter medicine
| Strength and form | Product names | Same medicine, other names | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| acetaminophen 325 mg · dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 mg · guaifenesin 200 mg · phenylephrine hydrochloride 5 mg tablet, film coated (oral) | Mucinex Fast-Max Cold and Flu | 51 products, 29 companies | DailyMed |
| acetaminophen 325 mg/10 mL · dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 mg/10 mL · guaifenesin 200 mg/10 mL · phenylephrine hydrochloride 5 mg/10 mL solution (oral) | Mucinex Childrens Cold and Flu | 3 products, 2 companies | DailyMed |
Its page quotes the Drug Facts label and lists every brand and store brand: Acetaminophen, dextromethorphan, guaifenesin and phenylephrine →
Acetaminophen and dextromethorphan · over-the-counter medicine
| Strength and form | Product names | Same medicine, other names | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| acetaminophen 325 mg · dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 mg tablet (oral) | Mucinex Fast-Max Cold and Flu | 1 product, 1 company | — |
Its page quotes the Drug Facts label and lists every brand and store brand: Acetaminophen and dextromethorphan →
Oxymetazoline · over-the-counter medicine
| Strength and form | Product names | Same medicine, other names | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| oxymetazoline hydrochloride 0.05% solution (nasal) | MUCINEX Childrens Stuffy Nose | 2 products, 1 company | DailyMed |
Its page quotes the Drug Facts label and lists every brand and store brand: Oxymetazoline →
FDA approval
- NDA: New Drug Application: how a new (usually brand-name) medicine is approved.
Companies that list Mucinex
The company named on the package (holder, repackager or distributor), as listed in the FDA NDC Directory, with its number of Mucinex products.
- Reckitt Benckiser LLC24 products
- A-S Medication Solutions10 products
- Bryant Ranch Prepack2 products
- Navajo Manufacturing Company Inc.1 product
- Sportpharm LLC1 product
- Cardinal Health 107, LLC1 product
- American Health Packaging1 product
- Atlantic Biologicas Corp.1 product
- Proficient Rx LP1 product
- Lil' Drug Store Products, Inc.1 product
Showing 10 of 13 companies.
Recalls
From FDA enforcement reports, matched by the product’s NDC code or label. A recall usually covers specific lots: check the lot number on your package and ask your pharmacist. Do not stop a medicine on your own.
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April 15, 2015 · Class II · Terminated · D-1369-2015
Labeling: Label Mix-Up; Bottles of Mucinex Fast-Max liquid are correctly labeled on the front of the label, however the back of the bottle where the Drug Facts labeling is, is missing certain Active Ingredients such as acetaminophen, phenylephrine, dextromethorphan, diphenhydramine, and/or guaifenesin. As a result cert
Mucinex Fast Max DM Max, Maximum Strength, Dextromethorphan HBr Cough Suppressant, 6 fl oz (180 mL) Bottle, For Ages 12+, Dist. By: Reckitt Benckiser Parsippany, NJ 07054-0224 Made in India, NDC 63824-019-66, UPC 63824-0 — Reckitt Benckiser LLC
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November 10, 2014 · Class III · Terminated · D-0964-2015
Defective container: A customer complaint revealed the presence of a defective seal on the top of a Mucinex pouch
Mucinex DM (guaifenesin 600mg and dextromethorphan HBr 30mg), extended-release bi-layer tablets, 2 tablets per pouch (NDC 63824-056-72), OTC, Distributed by Reckitt Benckiser, Parsippany, NJ 07054-0224 Made in England — Reckitt Benckiser LLC
Sources
- NDC Directory (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- Drugs@FDA (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- Drug labeling (SPL, openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- Drug recall enforcement reports (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 27, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) 2026 — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data.medicaid.gov, list of November 4, 2026, retrieved November 7, 2026
Which names get a brand page: a name the NDC Directory lists for a medicine, held by one company (the FDA application holder, or the company named on most of its products), that is not just a description, and that is not the only product of its medicine.