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Maximum Strength Mucus Relief DM Max

Dosage form
LIQUID
Labeler
Topco Associates, LLC
Label updated
2025-02-12
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE · GUAIFENESIN
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ACTIVE INGREDIENTS (in each 20 mL)

Dextromethorphan HBr, 20 mg

Guaifenesin, 400 mg


PURPOSE

Cough Suppressant

Expectorant


USE(S)
  • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes and make coughs more productive
  • temporarily relieves:
  • cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold or inhaled irritants
  • the intensity of coughing
  • the impulse to cough to help you get to sleep

WARNINGS

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DO NOT USE
  • for children under 12 years of age
  • 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

  • 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 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 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 6 doses in any 24-hour period
  • measure only with dosing cup provided
  • do not use dosing cup with other products
  • dose as follows or as directed by a doctor
  • Adults & children 12 years & older: 20 mL every 4 hours
  • Children under 12 years of age: Do not use






OTHER INFORMATION
  • each 20 mL contains: potassium 20 mg, sodium 20 mg
  • store between 15-30°C (59-86°F)
  • do not refrigerate
  • dosing cup provided
INACTIVE INGREDIENTS

citric acid anhydrous, dextrose, D&C red # 33, FD&C Red #40,  flavors, glycerin, methylparaben, potassium sorbate, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium hydroxide, sorbitol, sucralose, xanthan gum

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

TopCare® health

 
NDC 76162-628-58

COMPARE TO MAXIMUM STRENGTH MUCINEX® FAST-MAX DM MAX ACTIVE INGREDIENTS*

 

MAXIMUM STRENGTH


Mucus Relief

DM Max

 


DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBr 20 mg

COUGH SUPPRESSANT
GUAIFESNESIN 400 mg

EXPECTORANT


  • Controls Cough
  • Relieves Chest Congestion
  • Thins & Loosens Mucus
  • 4-Hour Dosing

 

 CHERRY FLAVOR   

 6 FL OZ (177 mL)  FOR AGES 12+

 

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]


[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]


DailyMed Set ID: 17d0dbc7-c8c2-7917-e063-6394a90a42af · Version 2
NDC: 76162-628