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Mucus Relief Congestion and CoughMaximum Strength

Dosage form
LIQUID
Labeler
TARGET Corporation
Label updated
2026-09-02
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE · GUAIFENESIN · PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Active ingredients (in each 20 mL)

Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg

Guaifenesin 400 mg

Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg

Purposes

Cough suppressant

Expectorant

Nasal decongestant

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 irritant
    • the intensity of coughing
    • the impulse to cough to help you get to sleep
    • nasal congestion due to a cold
Warnings

Do not use

  • if you are taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certan 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.
  • for children under 12 years of age

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • heart disease
  • high blood pressure
  • thyroid disease
  • diabetes
  • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
  • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, 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

  • nervousness, dizziness or sleeplessness occur
  • symptoms do not get better within 7 days or occur with fever
  • cough 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
  • shake well before using
  • adult and children 12 years of age and older: 20 mL in dosing cup provided avery 4 hours
  • Children under 12 years of age do not use


Other information
  • each 20 mL contains: sodium 17 mg
  • store between 20-25ºC (68-77ºF). Do not refrigerate.
Inactive ingredients

citric acid, disodium EDTA, FD&C blue #1 FD&C red #40, flavor, glycerin, propyl gallate,  propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sorbitol, sucralose,xanthan gum

Questions or comments?

Call 1-800-910-6874 

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Compare to active ingredients in Maximum Strength Mucinex® Fast-Max® Severe Congestion & Cough*

maximum strength

fast mucus relief severe congestion and cough

dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg (cough suppressant)

guaifenesin 400 mg (expectorant)

phenylephrine HCI 10 mg (nasal decongestant)

controls cough

relieves nasal and chest congestion

thins and loosens mucus

AGES 12 + YEARS

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by Reckitt Benckiser, distributor of maximum Strength Mucinex® Fast-Max® Severe Congestion &  Cough.

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

Dist. by Target Corp.

Minneapolis, MN 55403

Product Label

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 1bf9a59e-cc37-4780-ba75-7138c546eb19 · Version 6
NDC: 11673-337