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Mucus Relief DMMaximum Strength

Dosage form
LIQUID
Labeler
Safeway, Inc.
Label updated
2024-05-14
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

Purposes

Cough suppressant

Expectorant

Uses
  • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of botherosme 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)

When using this product,

do not use more than directed

Stop use and ask a doctor if

cough lasts more than 7 days, 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
  • dose as follows or as directed by a doctor
  • adults and children 12 years of age and older: 20 mL every 4 hours
  • children under 12 years of age: do not use

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

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

Questions or comments?

Call 1-888-723-3929 Monday-Friday 7AM-6PM PST 

Principal Display Panel

FOR AGES 12 YEARS & OVER

MAXIMUM STRENGTH

DM Max Relief

Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg Cough Suppressant

Guaifenesin 400 mg Expectorant

Relief of: cough, mucus & chest congestion

FL OZ (mL)

Compare to Maximum Strength Mucinex® Fast-Max® DM Max active ingredients*

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by Reckitt Benckiser, distributor of Maximum Strength Mucinex® Fast-Max® DM Max.

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

DISTRIBUTED BY:

BETTER LIVING BRANDS LLC

P.O. BOX 99, PLEASANTON, CA 94566-0009

www.betterlivingbrandsLLC.com

Package Label

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: a36e7433-b9a8-4488-8388-7c90ea1be72d · Version 5
NDC: 21130-505