Mucus Relief

Manufacturer
QUALITY CHOICE (Chain Drug Marketing Association)
Effective date
2019-11-08
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
2
Source
legacy-cache
Hydrated at
2026-08-02 00:02:24

Label at a glance#

ProductMucus Relief Cold and Sinus Maximum Strength
Active ingredientACETAMINOPHEN, GUAIFENESIN, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Label structure9 sections

Indications and uses

temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms: minor aches and pains sore throat headache nasal congestion sinus congestion and pressure temporarily reduces fever helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive

Dosage and administration

do not take more than directed (see Overdose warning) 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 mL=milliliter adults and children 12 years and older: 20 mL in dosing cup provided every 4 hours children under 12 years of age: do not use

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

Active ingredients (in each 20 mL)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Acetaminophen 650 mg 

Guaifenesin 400 mg

Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg

Purposes

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Pain reliever/fever reducer 

Expectorant

Nasal decongestant

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

  • temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms:
    • minor aches and pains
    • sore throat
    • headache
    • nasal congestion
    • sinus congestion and pressure
  • temporarily reduces fever
  • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:

  • skin reddening
  • blisters
  • rash

 If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.

Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take:

  • more than 6 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
  • with other drugs containing acetminophen
  • 3 or more alcoholic drinks daily while using this product

Sore throat warning: If sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly.

Do not use

OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION

  • with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist. 
  • 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 you have

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

  • liver disease
  • heart disease
  • diabetes
  • thyroid disease
  • high blood pressure
  • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
  • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
  • cough that occur with too much phlegm (mucus)

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION

 taking the blood thinning drug warfarin.

When using this product,

OTC - WHEN USING SECTION

do not use more than directed.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

  • nervousness, dizziness,or sleeplessness occur
  • pain, nasal congestion or cough gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
  • fever gets worse or last more than 3 days
  • redness or swelling is present
  • new symptoms occur
  • cough comes back, or occurs with rash or persistent headache. These could be a signs of a serious condition.

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

Overdose warning: Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause liver damage. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

  • do not take more than directed (see Overdose warning)
  • 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
  • mL=milliliter
  • adults and children 12 years and older: 20 mL in dosing cup provided every 4 hours
  • children under 12 years of age: do not use

Other information

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

  • each 20 mL contains: sodium 12 mg
  • store at 20-25ºC (68-77ºF). Do not refrigerate

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

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

Principal Display Panel

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

*Compare to the active ingredient in Mucinex® Fast-Max® Maximum Strength Cold & Sinus Liquid

Maximum Strength

Mucus Relief

cold & Sinus

Acetaminophen

Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer

Guaifenesin

Expectorant

Phenylephrine HCI

Nasal Decongestant

For Ages 12 & Over

FL OZ (mL)

Distributed by C.D.M.A.. Inc.©

43157 W. Nine Mile

Novi. MI 48376-0995

www.qualitychoice.com

Questions 248-449-9300

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

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by Reckitt Benckiser, distributor of Mucinex® Fast Max® Maximum Strength Cold & Sinus Liquid.

Package Label

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Quality Choice Mucus Relief Cold & Sinus Maximum Strength
Quality Choice Mucus Relief Cold & Sinus Maximum Strength

DailyMed Socrata Ingredients#

Ingredient, Type, UNII table
IngredientTypeUNIISPL versionUploaded
ACETAMINOPHENACTIVE INGREDIENT362O9ITL9D1
GUAIFENESINACTIVE INGREDIENT495W7451VQ1
PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDEACTIVE INGREDIENT04JA59TNSJ1
ACETAMINOPHENACTIVE MOIETY362O9ITL9D1
GUAIFENESINACTIVE MOIETY495W7451VQ1
PHENYLEPHRINEACTIVE MOIETY1WS297W6MV1
ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACIDINACTIVE INGREDIENTXF417D3PSL1
EDETATE DISODIUMINACTIVE INGREDIENT7FLD91C86K1
FD&C BLUE NO. 1INACTIVE INGREDIENTH3R47K3TBD1
FD&C RED NO. 40INACTIVE INGREDIENTWZB9127XOA1
GLYCERININACTIVE INGREDIENTPDC6A3C0OX1
PROPYL GALLATEINACTIVE INGREDIENT8D4SNN7V921
PROPYLENE GLYCOLINACTIVE INGREDIENT6DC9Q167V31
SODIUM BENZOATEINACTIVE INGREDIENTOJ245FE5EU1
SORBITOLINACTIVE INGREDIENT506T60A25R1
SUCRALOSEINACTIVE INGREDIENT96K6UQ3ZD41
TRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATEINACTIVE INGREDIENTB22547B95K1
WATERINACTIVE INGREDIENT059QF0KO0R1
XANTHAN GUMINACTIVE INGREDIENTTTV12P4NEE1

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
63868-74363868-743-06

Ingredients#

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Inactive ingredient matches#

Inactive Ingredient Database values describe FDA-listed use contexts. The match method and ambiguity count are shown because ingredient names, routes, and dosage forms are not always unique. Browse recovered IID releases and source provenance.

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FD&C BLUE NO. 1FD&C BLUE NO. 1H3R47K3TBDMOUTHWASH / BUCCALNAExact identifier — unii candidate
37 equally ranked IID candidates
FD&C BLUE NO. 1FD&C BLUE NO. 1H3R47K3TBDSOLUTION / ORAL1.13 mg/15mlExact identifier — unii candidate
37 equally ranked IID candidates
TRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATETRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATEB22547B95KINJECTION, POWDER, LYOPHILIZED, FOR SOLUTION / INTRAVENOUS800 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
47 equally ranked IID candidates
SORBITOLSORBITOL506T60A25RINJECTION / INTRALESIONAL45 %w/vExact identifier — unii candidate
44 equally ranked IID candidates
EDETATE DISODIUMEDETATE DISODIUM7FLD91C86KTABLET, FILM COATED / ORAL4 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
77 equally ranked IID candidates
GLYCERINGLYCERINPDC6A3C0OXSUSPENSION / ORAL26208 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
75 equally ranked IID candidates
PROPYL GALLATEPROPYL GALLATE8D4SNN7V92CAPSULE / ORAL7 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
9 equally ranked IID candidates
SODIUM BENZOATESODIUM BENZOATEOJ245FE5EUGEL / TOPICAL5 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
35 equally ranked IID candidates
SODIUM BENZOATESODIUM BENZOATEOJ245FE5EUTABLET / ORAL30 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
35 equally ranked IID candidates
TRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATETRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATEB22547B95KSPRAY / NASAL9 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
47 equally ranked IID candidates
PROPYLENE GLYCOLPROPYLENE GLYCOL6DC9Q167V3TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE / ORAL36 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
81 equally ranked IID candidates
PROPYLENE GLYCOLPROPYLENE GLYCOL6DC9Q167V3SPONGE / TOPICAL40 %w/wExact identifier — unii candidate
81 equally ranked IID candidates
SORBITOLSORBITOL506T60A25RSOLUTION / ORAL29268 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
44 equally ranked IID candidates
GLYCERINGLYCERINPDC6A3C0OXAEROSOL, FOAM / TOPICAL21 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
75 equally ranked IID candidates
SORBITOLSORBITOL506T60A25RINJECTION / INTRAVENOUS1276 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
44 equally ranked IID candidates
FD&C BLUE NO. 1FD&C BLUE NO. 1H3R47K3TBDPASTE, DENTIFRICE / DENTALNAExact identifier — unii candidate
37 equally ranked IID candidates
PROPYL GALLATEPROPYL GALLATE8D4SNN7V92TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE / ORAL1 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
9 equally ranked IID candidates
PROPYLENE GLYCOLPROPYLENE GLYCOL6DC9Q167V3CREAM / TOPICAL76000 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
81 equally ranked IID candidates
GLYCERINGLYCERINPDC6A3C0OXSOLUTION / AURICULAR (OTIC)63.64 %w/vExact identifier — unii candidate
75 equally ranked IID candidates
FD&C BLUE NO. 1FD&C BLUE NO. 1H3R47K3TBDCAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE / ORAL1 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
37 equally ranked IID candidates
SODIUM BENZOATESODIUM BENZOATEOJ245FE5EUGRANULE, FOR SUSPENSION / ORAL120 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
35 equally ranked IID candidates
TRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATETRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATEB22547B95KSUSPENSION / RESPIRATORY (INHALATION)2 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
47 equally ranked IID candidates
SORBITOLSORBITOL506T60A25RLIQUID / TOPICAL1 %w/wExact identifier — unii candidate
44 equally ranked IID candidates
ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACIDANHYDROUS CITRIC ACIDXF417D3PSLTABLET, EFFERVESCENT / ORAL840 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
61 equally ranked IID candidates
PROPYLENE GLYCOLPROPYLENE GLYCOL6DC9Q167V3TABLET, FILM COATED, EXTENDED RELEASE / ORAL19 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
81 equally ranked IID candidates
SORBITOLSORBITOL506T60A25RLOTION / TOPICAL10.7 %w/wExact identifier — unii candidate
44 equally ranked IID candidates
XANTHAN GUMXANTHAN GUMTTV12P4NEEPOWDER / ORAL275 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
29 equally ranked IID candidates
SODIUM BENZOATESODIUM BENZOATEOJ245FE5EUTABLET, DELAYED RELEASE / ORAL0.34 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
35 equally ranked IID candidates
TRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATETRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATEB22547B95KINJECTION, SOLUTION, CONCENTRATE / INTRAOCULAR22 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
47 equally ranked IID candidates
TRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATETRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATEB22547B95KSOLUTION/ DROPS / OPHTHALMIC1 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
47 equally ranked IID candidates
ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACIDANHYDROUS CITRIC ACIDXF417D3PSLINJECTION, POWDER, FOR SOLUTION / INTRAVENOUS35 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
61 equally ranked IID candidates
FD&C BLUE NO. 1FD&C BLUE NO. 1H3R47K3TBDTABLET / SUBLINGUAL0.03 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
37 equally ranked IID candidates
FD&C RED NO. 40FD&C RED NO. 40WZB9127XOAGUM, CHEWING / BUCCAL48 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
28 equally ranked IID candidates
EDETATE DISODIUMEDETATE DISODIUM7FLD91C86KSUSPENSION / AURICULAR (OTIC)0.01 %w/vExact identifier — unii candidate
77 equally ranked IID candidates
EDETATE DISODIUMEDETATE DISODIUM7FLD91C86KLIQUID / INTRAVENOUS0.03 %w/vExact identifier — unii candidate
77 equally ranked IID candidates
FD&C RED NO. 40FD&C RED NO. 40WZB9127XOASHAMPOO / TOPICAL2 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
28 equally ranked IID candidates
EDETATE DISODIUMEDETATE DISODIUM7FLD91C86KINJECTION, SUSPENSION / SOFT TISSUE1 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
77 equally ranked IID candidates
TRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATETRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATEB22547B95KGRANULE, FOR SUSPENSION / ORAL4950 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
47 equally ranked IID candidates
ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACIDANHYDROUS CITRIC ACIDXF417D3PSLSOLUTION, CONCENTRATE / INTRAVENOUS60 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
61 equally ranked IID candidates
SODIUM BENZOATESODIUM BENZOATEOJ245FE5EUGRANULE, EFFERVESCENT / ORAL60 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
35 equally ranked IID candidates
EDETATE DISODIUMEDETATE DISODIUM7FLD91C86KEMULSION / OPHTHALMIC0.3 %w/vExact identifier — unii candidate
77 equally ranked IID candidates
PROPYLENE GLYCOLPROPYLENE GLYCOL6DC9Q167V3SOLUTION / RESPIRATORY (INHALATION)25 %w/wExact identifier — unii candidate
81 equally ranked IID candidates
ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACIDANHYDROUS CITRIC ACIDXF417D3PSLSUSPENSION, EXTENDED RELEASE / ORAL62 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
61 equally ranked IID candidates
SODIUM BENZOATESODIUM BENZOATEOJ245FE5EUELIXIR / ORAL5.02 mg/5mlExact identifier — unii candidate
35 equally ranked IID candidates
PROPYLENE GLYCOLPROPYLENE GLYCOL6DC9Q167V3TABLET, FILM COATED / ORAL96 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
81 equally ranked IID candidates
PROPYLENE GLYCOLPROPYLENE GLYCOL6DC9Q167V3FILM / BUCCAL1.48 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
81 equally ranked IID candidates
ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACIDANHYDROUS CITRIC ACIDXF417D3PSLINJECTION, SOLUTION / INTRAMUSCULAR25 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
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FD&C BLUE NO. 1FD&C BLUE NO. 1H3R47K3TBDELIXIR / ORALNAExact identifier — unii candidate
37 equally ranked IID candidates
GLYCERINGLYCERINPDC6A3C0OXSOLUTION, CONCENTRATE / ORAL200 mg/1mlExact identifier — unii candidate
75 equally ranked IID candidates
FD&C BLUE NO. 1FD&C BLUE NO. 1H3R47K3TBDCAPSULE, COATED, EXTENDED RELEASE / ORALNAExact identifier — unii candidate
37 equally ranked IID candidates
GLYCERINGLYCERINPDC6A3C0OXPASTE / ORAL3822 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
75 equally ranked IID candidates
ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACIDANHYDROUS CITRIC ACIDXF417D3PSLSUSPENSION / ORAL400 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
61 equally ranked IID candidates
TRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATETRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATEB22547B95KTABLET / ORAL896 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
47 equally ranked IID candidates
GLYCERINGLYCERINPDC6A3C0OXSYSTEM / TOPICAL18144 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
75 equally ranked IID candidates
FD&C RED NO. 40FD&C RED NO. 40WZB9127XOACAPSULE, DELAYED RELEASE / ORAL2 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
28 equally ranked IID candidates
TRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATETRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATEB22547B95KSOLUTION / RECTAL773 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
47 equally ranked IID candidates
ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACIDANHYDROUS CITRIC ACIDXF417D3PSLINJECTION / INTRACARDIAC25 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
61 equally ranked IID candidates
TRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATETRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATEB22547B95KSHAMPOO / TOPICAL186 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
47 equally ranked IID candidates
EDETATE DISODIUMEDETATE DISODIUM7FLD91C86KSUSPENSION/ DROPS / OPHTHALMIC1 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
77 equally ranked IID candidates
SORBITOLSORBITOL506T60A25RCREAM, AUGMENTED / TOPICAL15 %w/wExact identifier — unii candidate
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