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Mucinex

Dosage form
TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE
Labeler
Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, LLC
Label updated
2017-12-18
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
Guaifenesin
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Label information

Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each extended-release bi-layer tablet)

Guaifenesin 600 mg

Purpose

Expectorant

Uses

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

  • for children under 12 years of age

Ask a doctor before use if you have

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

Stop use and ask a 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 illness.

Label information

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Label information

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions
  • do not crush, chew, or break tablet
  • take with a full glass of water
  • this product can be administered without regard for the timing of meals
  • adults and children 12 years of age and over: 1 or 2 tablets every 12 hours. Do not exceed 4 tablets in 24 hours.
  • children under 12 years of age: do not use
Other information
  • Tamper evident: Do not use if carton is open or if printed seal on blister is broken or missing.
  • store between 20-25°C (68-77°F)
Inactive ingredients

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

Questions?

1-866-MUCINEX (1-866-682-4639)

You may also report side effects to this phone number.

Label information

Dist. by: Reckitt Benckiser
Parsippany, NJ 07054-0224

Made in England

Repackaging Information

Please reference the How Supplied section listed above for a description of individual tablets. This drug product has been received by Aphena Pharma - TN in a manufacturer or distributor packaged configuration and repackaged in full compliance with all applicable cGMP regulations. The package configurations available from Aphena are listed below:

Count 600 mg
60 67544-149-53
120 67544-149-70
180 67544-149-80

Store between 20°-25°C (68°-77°F). See USP Controlled Room Temperature. Dispense in a tight light-resistant container as defined by USP. Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children.

Repackaged by:

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]


Cookeville, TN 38506

20171218DKJ

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 600mg

NDC 67544-149 Guaifenesin (Mucinex) ER 600mg - Rx Only

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 1c84bf00-ebaa-4e69-a2c6-716631d209d9 · Version 1
NDC: 67544-149