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Quality Choice Mucus Relief DM DM Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide / Guaifenesin 20 mg; 400 mg Tablet, 50-count — NDC 63868-0753-50 package photo

Quality Choice Mucus Relief DM DM Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide / Guaifenesin 20 mg; 400 mg Tablet, 50-count

by Chain Drug Marketing Association · 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (63868-753-50) / 50 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE
NDC 63868-0753-50
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 63868-753-50 billing pads the product segment with a zero
OTC On market Non-controlled
🗂️ Data synced Sep 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 63868-753-50
Product NDC 63868-753
11-digit billing NDC 63868075350
NCPDP billing unit EA — each (per item)
RxCUI 1147685
UNII 9D2RTI9KYH, 495W7451VQ
UPC 0635515955721
Application # M012
SPL Set ID 1c33a01f-1186-4a19-b639-a9cd49245220
Established class (EPC) Expectorant
Physiologic effect Decreased Respiratory Secretion Viscosity; Increased Respiratory Secretions
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2012-08-01
Route ORAL
Dosage form TABLET
Substance DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE; GUAIFENESIN
GPI-14 43997002520345
GPI class QC Medifin DM
GCN Seq No 058386
GCN 23807
HICL code 000223
Ingredient (HICL) Guaifenesin/Dextromethorphan
HIC1 code B
Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1) Respiratory System
HIC2 code B3
Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2) Drugs Affecting Primarily The Trachea And Bronchi
HIC3 code B3T
Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3) Non-Opioid Antitussive And Expectorant Combination
AHFS code 48:08.00.00
AHFS class Antitussives
FDB label name QC MUCUS RELIEF DM TABLET
FDB brand name Mucus Relief Dm
Legend status O — Over-the-counter (OTC) drug or device
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 63868-753-50 — a 5-3-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the product segment → 63868-0753-50. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

🏷️ RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Uncompetitive N-methyl-D-aspartate Receptor Antagonist class.

Pharmacologic class Uncompetitive N-methyl-D-aspartate Receptor Antagonist, Sigma-1 Agonist
Drug family (ATC) Other antidepressants, Opium alkaloids and derivatives
How it works Uncompetitive NMDA Receptor Antagonists, Sigma-1 Receptor Agonists
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

🏭 Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerChain Drug Marketing Association
FDA applicationM012 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code63868
First marketedAug 2012
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio128 products on file
The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

🩺 Clinical

Label name QC MUCUS RELIEF DM TABLET Ingredient Guaifenesin/Dextromethorphan
📖 What it is MedlinePlus · NLM

Dextromethorphan is used to temporarily relieve cough caused by the common cold, the flu, or other conditions. Dextromethorphan will relieve a cough but will not treat the cause of the cough or speed recovery. Dextromethorphan is in a class of medications called antitussives. It works by decreasing activity in the part of the brain that causes coughing.

Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗
📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • The two ingredients tackle your symptoms from different angles. Guaifenesin is an expectorant — it helps thin and loosen the mucus in your chest so you can cough it up more easily....
  • What exactly does this combination do — why are two ingredients needed?
  • It depends on which antidepressant you're taking. If it's a type called an MAOI — which includes certain older antidepressants and some medications for Parkinson's disease — you sh...
  • Can I take this if I'm on an antidepressant?
📖 Read our full Dextromethorphan / Guaifenesin guide →

Supplement & herbal interactions

🌿 Drug–supplement interaction checker →
Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

💡 Tap an ingredient (hover on desktop) to see what it is and why it’s used.

  • UNII OP1R32D61U
    Microcrystalline cellulose is a purified form of cellulose, a natural fiber from plant sources. It acts as a binder and filler in tablets and capsules, helping hold ingredients together and give the medicine its shape and size.
  • UNII 70097M6I30
    Magnesium stearate is a salt made from magnesium and stearic acid, a fatty substance. It's used in tablets and capsules as a lubricant and glidant to help ingredients flow smoothly during manufacturing and prevent sticking.
  • UNII 7CVR7L4A2D
    A starch-derived carbohydrate produced by breaking down corn, potato, or tapioca starch. It functions as a filler and binder to give the medicine bulk and texture, and sometimes as a mild sweetener or texture enhancer in powders and tablets.
  • UNII ETJ7Z6XBU4
    Silicon dioxide is a naturally occurring mineral used as a glidant and anti-caking agent. It helps powder ingredients flow smoothly and prevents clumping during manufacturing and storage.
  • UNII 4ELV7Z65AP
    Stearic acid is a fatty acid derived from plant or animal sources. It acts as a binder and lubricant in tablets and capsules, helping them hold together and flow smoothly during manufacturing.

5 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.

The official label also statesInactive Ingredients magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose. May also contain (colloidal) silicon dioxide, (co) povidone, dicalcium phosphate, maltodextrin, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid.

Label-section wording can be broader than the structured product block and may mention additional formulation ingredients.

Where does this data come from?
Data sourced from official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed — ingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

💲 Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price systemPer eaPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly $0.074 $3.68 / 50 tablets
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data.
Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data.
NADAC price history (per ea) — tap or hover for the price & month
Dec 2021 Mar 2022 Jul 2022 Nov 2022 $0.082 $0.072
▼ Down 1% over the last 12 months.
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

🔁 Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Quality Choice Mucus Relief DM DM 20 mg/1; 400 mgthis 63868-0753-50 Chain 50 tablets $0.074 — FDA listed —
Sunmark Chest Congestion Relief DM DM 20 mg/1; 400 mg 49348-0728-09 Strategic 50 tablets $0.080 — Availability likely +8%
Rugby Chest Congestion Relief DM 20 mg/1; 400 mg 00536-1312-08 Rugby 60 tablets $0.082 — Availability likely +11%
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Mucus Relief DM 20 mg/1; 400 mg 24385-0026-71 AmerisourceBergen 50 tablets $0.082 — Availability likely +11%
Mucus Relief DM Cough 20 mg/1; 400 mg 46122-0790-61 Amerisource 50 tablets $0.082 — Availability likely +11%
Leader Chest Congestion Relief DM 20 mg/1; 400 mg 70000-0056-01 Cardinal 60 tablets $0.082 — Availability likely +11%
Mucus Relief DM Cough Maximum Strength 20 mg/1; 400 mg 70000-0278-01 Cardinal 12 tablets $0.082 — Availability likely +11%
Foster and Thrive Chest Congestion Relief DM DM 20 mg/1; 400 mg 70677-1055-01 Strategic 50 tablets $0.082 — Availability likely +11%
Quality Choice Mucus Relief DM DM 20 mg/1; 400 mg 83324-0195-50 Chain 50 tablets $0.082 — Availability likely +11%
Mucus Relief DM 20 mg/1; 400 mg 00363-0533-01 Walgreen 30 tablets — — FDA listed —
Refenesen Mucus Relief DM 20 mg/1; 400 mg 10956-0846-30 Reese 30 tablets — — FDA listed —
Pharbinex-Dm 400 mg/1; 20 mg 16103-0381-04 Pharbest 30 tablets — — FDA listed —
Mucus Relief Cough and Congestion DM 20 mg/1; 400 mg 17714-0150-60 Advance 60 tablets — — FDA listed —
Kroger Chest Congestion Relief DM 20 mg/1; 400 mg 30142-0472-30 THE 30 tablets — — FDA listed —
TopCare Chest Congestion and Cough Relief DM 20 mg/1; 400 mg 36800-0988-50 TOPCO 30 tablets — — FDA listed —
Mucus Relief Dm 20 mg/1; 400 mg 37835-0403-40 Bi-Mart 40 tablets — — FDA listed —
Equaline Chest Congestion Relief DM DM 20 mg/1; 400 mg 41163-0114-50 United 50 tablets — — FDA listed —
Mucus Relief Dm 20 mg/1; 400 mg 41226-0280-03 KROGER 30 tablets — — FDA listed —
Mucus Relief DM 20 mg/1; 400 mg 41250-0533-11 Meijer 60 tablets — — FDA listed —
Guaifenesin DM 400 mg/1; 20 mg 43063-0801-60 PD-Rx 60 tablets — — FDA listed —
Medique Medi-Mucus 20 mg/1; 400 mg 47682-0432-46 Unifirst 1 tablet — — FDA listed —
Mucosa Dm 400 mg/1; 20 mg 49483-0280-00 TIME 100000 tablets — — FDA listed —
Mucus Relief DM Immediate Release 20 mg/1; 400 mg 50804-0432-30 Good 30 tablets — — FDA listed —
Mucus Relief DM 20 mg/1; 400 mg 50804-0858-30 Good 30 tablets — — Discontinued —
Mucus Relief DM Cough 20 mg/1; 400 mg 50844-0633-11 L.N.K. 60 tablets — — FDA listed —
Mucosa DM 20 mg/1; 400 mg 54257-0277-01 Magno-Humphries, 50 tablets — — FDA listed —
Mucus Relief Cough and Congestion DM 20 mg/1; 400 mg 54738-0985-30 Richmond 30 tablets — — FDA listed —
Mucus Relief DM 20 mg/1; 400 mg 55301-0533-01 ARMY 10 tablets — — FDA listed —
Family Wellness Chest Congestion Relief DM DM 20 mg/1; 400 mg 55319-0890-30 Family 30 tablets — — FDA listed —
Dollar General Chest Congestion Relief DM 20 mg/1; 400 mg 55910-0272-30 Dolgencorp, 30 tablets — — FDA listed —
Chest Congestion Relief DM 20 mg/1; 400 mg 55910-0533-01 DOLGENCORP, 30 tablets — — FDA listed —
Guaifenesin and Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 400 mg/1; 20 mg 57631-0013-10 InvaTech 26500 tablets — — FDA listed —
Mucus Relief Xpect 400 mg/1; 20 mg 63654-0342-20 Selder, 20 tablets — — FDA listed —
Always Save Chest Congestion Relief DM 20 mg/1; 400 mg 63941-0985-50 Valu 50 tablets — — FDA listed —
Marcs Chest Congestion Relief DM 20 mg/1; 400 mg 68998-0114-50 Marc 50 tablets — — FDA listed —
Mucus Relief DM Immediate Release 20 mg/1; 400 mg 69168-0432-07 Allegiant 10 tablets — — FDA listed —
CVS Chest Congestion Relief DM 20 mg/1; 400 mg 69842-0996-30 CVS 30 tablets — — FDA listed —
RIGHT REMEDIES Mucus Relief DM 20 mg/1; 400 mg 70692-0181-25 Strive 250 tablets — — FDA listed —
Mucus Relief Cough and Congestion DM 20 mg/1; 400 mg 71335-1928-01 Bryant 30 tablets — — FDA listed —
Rugby Chest Congestion Relief DM 20 mg/1; 400 mg 71335-2216-01 Bryant 30 tablets — — FDA listed —
Mucus Relief DM 20 mg/1; 400 mg 72090-0027-01 Pioneer 150 tablets — — FDA listed —
Care One Chest Congestion Relief DM 20 mg/1; 400 mg 72476-0871-50 RETAIL 50 tablets — — FDA listed —
Pharbinex-DM 400 mg/1; 20 mg 73057-0381-04 Ulai 30 tablets — — FDA listed —
Mucus Relief Xpect 400 mg/1; 20 mg 76095-0012-20 Midway 20 tablets — — FDA listed —
Mucus Relief DM 20 mg/1; 400 mg 76162-0008-01 TopCo 100 tablets — — FDA listed —
Mucus DM 20 mg/1; 400 mg 79481-5330-01 Meijer 60 tablets — — FDA listed —
Mucus Relief Dm 20 mg/1; 400 mg 80513-0407-09 Advanced 90 tablets — — FDA listed —
Mucus Relief DM 20 mg/1; 400 mg 84324-0035-01 NUVICARE 100 tablets — — FDA listed —
About this product: other versions of the same ingredient, strength and form are listed above, least expensive first, with FDA equivalence ratings where available.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

⏳ Availability & generic status

🏛️
2012
On the market since
Aug 2012
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
14 years listed
🔒
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No generic listed yet
brand only
ℹ️No FDA-approved generic found

We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.

Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

🔬 Reported adverse events (FAERS)

Read carefully: FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified. Counts are not incidence, do not establish causation, are subject to reporting bias, and cannot be used to compare one drug to another. Shown for signal context only. Reports for Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide / Guaifenesin — the ingredient across all brands.

Top reported reactions

Dyspnoea1,849
Fatigue1,534
Nausea1,484
Diarrhoea1,463
Cough1,415
Pneumonia1,327
Headache1,294

Age at onset

Child40
Adolescent36
Adult1,761
Elderly1,653

Reporter sex

23,557 reports
Male · 35%
Female · 65%
Unknown · 0%

Serious outcomes

Hospitalization5,590
Life-threatening384
Disabling361
Reports over time (by year) — tap or hover for the count & year
2021 2022 2024 2026 1,817 890
Most recent year is provisional (FAERS lags ~3 months).
Where does this data come from?
Adverse-event reports from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) via openFDA. FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified — counts are not incidence and don’t establish causation.

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startStatus
63868-0753-50 You're viewing this 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (63868-753-50) / 50 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE 2012-08-01 Active

📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official Drug Facts labeling, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage ⏱️ Dosage and Administration ⚠️ Warnings 📦 Storage and Handling 🧪 Active Ingredient 🧪 Inactive Ingredients 🎯 Purpose
🎯 Indications and Usage 42 words ▾

Uses ■ Temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a common cold ■ Helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus ■ Helps make coughs more productive.

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 64 words ▾

Directions ■ Adults and children 12 years of age and over : take 1 tablet every 4 hours as needed. ■ Children 6 to 10 under 12 years of age: take 1/2 tablet every 4 hours as needed. ■ Children under 6 years of age: consult a doctor. Do not exceed 6 doses in a 24 hour period or as directed by a doctor

⚠️ Warnings 54 words ▾

Warnings Do not use ■ if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase (inhiMor~MAIO) (Certain drugs for depression, psychiatric or emotional conditioners or Parkinson's disease)or for 2 weeks after stopping MAIO drug, If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAIO, ask your doctor or pharmacist before using this product.

📦 Storage and Handling 6 words ▾

Other Information Store at 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)

🧪 Active Ingredient 10 words ▾

Active ingredient - (per tablet) Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 20mg Guaifenesin 400mg

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 25 words ▾

Inactive Ingredients magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose. May also contain (colloidal) silicon dioxide, (co) povidone, dicalcium phosphate, maltodextrin, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid. image of display

🎯 Purpose 4 words ▾

Purpose Cough Suppressant Expectorant

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗
← 63868-0747-24 · Chain 63868-0770-04 · Chain →
For educational and professional reference only — not medical advice. Pricing reflects published NADAC and CMS ASP (free public data) and may differ from your acquisition cost; always verify before billing or dispensing.