Leader Adult Tussin Mucus and Chest Congestion 541 Guaifenesin 200 mg/10mL Liquid — NDC 70000-0696-2 (Billing 70000-0696-02)
This is a package of Leader Adult Tussin Mucus and Chest Congestion 541 Guaifenesin 200 mg/10mL Liquid from CARDINAL HEALTH 110, LLC. DBA LEADER, marketed since Sep 2024 and currently FDA-listed; retail pharmacies pay about $0.0182 per mL (NADAC). It is the main listing for this product, which comes in 2 package sizes.
NDC database record
One package, one record: these facts belong to NDC 70000-0696-2 alone.
- Record
- FDA NDC Directory package listing · Human OTC drug
- Code segments
- 70000 labeler · 0696 product · 2 package
- Package marketed since
- Sep 20, 2024
- Sample package
- No — commercial package
- Listing certified through
- Dec 31, 2026
- Barcode (UPC-A, from the NDC)
- 3 7000006962 9
- Medicaid fills, this package
- 108 prescriptions in the last four reported quarters
- FDA record last changed
- Jul 24, 2026
Identity & classification
Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package
Drug-database identifiers Medi-Span GPI and First Databank GCN / HICL / AHFS classification
- GSN (GCN sequence number): 022210
- GCN: 02512
- GPI-14 (Medi-Span): 43200010000910
- HICL (First Databank): 000271
- AHFS class code: 48:16.00.00
- RxCUI (RxNorm): 1606850
Where does this data come from?
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 8, 2026
- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 8, 2026
- RxNorm (NLM RxNav) · catalog refreshed Oct 1, 2026
- Medi-Span GPI (licensed)
- First Databank (licensed) · refreshed Oct 8, 2026
RxNorm drug class
This medicine belongs to the Expectorant class.
Where does this data come from?
- RxClass (NLM) · catalog refreshed Oct 1, 2026
Clinical
- Guaifenesin doesn't suppress your cough — it actually makes it work better. It loosens and thins the mucus in your chest so your cough can move it out of your airways more effectiv...
- What exactly does guaifenesin do — does it actually stop my cough?
- No — extended-release tablets like 12 Hour Mucus Relief and 365 Whole Foods Market Guaifenesin must be swallowed whole. Crushing, chewing, or breaking them releases the medicine al...
- Can I crush or split the extended-release tablet to make it easier to swallow?
Patient education
Supplement & herbal interactions
Some supplements/herbs that may interact with Guaifenesin — tap one for details:
Where does this data come from?
- MedlinePlus (NLM) · refreshed Oct 8, 2026
- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 8, 2026
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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 system | Per mL | Per package |
|---|---|---|
| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | $0.018 | $4.31 / 237 ml |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | $0.0566 | $13.41 / 237 ml |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly | No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data. | |
Where does this data come from?
- CMS NADAC weekly file · file of Oct 7, 2026
- CMS ASP pricing files · refreshed Sep 20, 2026
- CMS Medicaid State Drug Utilization Data · through Q1 2026
- CMS Part D plan pricing files · refreshed Sep 24, 2026
- VA National Acquisition Center price file
Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Per unit | Per pack | Marketing start | Marketing end | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70000-0696-01 70000-0696-1 | 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON / 118 mL in 1 BOTTLE | $0.0229 / mL | $2.71 | 2024-09-20 | — | Active |
| 70000-0696-02 You're viewing this Main listing | 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON / 237 mL in 1 BOTTLE | $0.0182 / mL | $4.31 | 2024-09-20 | — | Active |
This pack has the lowest per-mL cost of the 2 priced pack sizes ($0.0182 NADAC).
This pack accounts for about 46% of this product's recent Medicaid fills; most go to a different pack size. See all packs ↓
Pack size FAQ
What quantity is in this package?
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Leader Adult Tussin Mucus and Chest Congestion 541 Guaifenesin 200 mg/10mL Liquid?
Prices are the latest CMS NADAC pharmacy acquisition cost per NDC; per-pack figures are per-unit × pack quantity, shown only when the pack is denominated in the same measure NADAC prices.
Therapeutic equivalents
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leader Adult Tussin Mucus and Chest Congestion 541 200 mg/10mLthis 70000-0696-02 | CARDINAL | 1 bottle | $0.018 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Rugby Mucus and Chest Congestion 541 200 mg/10mL 00536-1430-97 | Rugby | 1 bottle | $0.023 | — | Availability likely | +26% |
| Tussin 200 mg/10mL 70677-1186-01 | Strategic | 1 bottle | $0.023 | — | Availability likely | +26% |
| Tussin Mucus and Chest Congestion Sugar Free 200 mg/10mL 82568-0012-04 | AARNA | 1 bottle | $0.023 | — | Availability likely | +26% |
| QCH Adult Tussin 541 200 mg/10mL 83324-0024-04 | Chain | 1 bottle | $0.023 | — | Availability likely | +26% |
| Good Neighbor Adult Tussin Mucus and chest congestion 200 mg/10mL 46122-0785-29 | AMERISOURCE | 1 bottle | $0.023 | — | Availability likely | +26% |
| Revasol Tussin 200 mg/10mL 84379-0313-04 | Rnv | 118 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Geri-Tussin 200 mg/10mL 57896-0293-16 | Geri-Care | 473 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Guaifenesin 200 mg/10mL 60687-0863-56 | American | 10 cups | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Meijer Adult Mucus Plus chest congestion 200 mg/10mL 79481-7430-08 | MEIJER | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Quality Choice Adult Tussin Expectorant 200 mg/10mL 83324-0332-04 | QUALITY | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| CVS Adult Mucus plus Chest Congestion 200 mg/10mL 51316-0437-08 | CVS | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Rompe Pecho EX 200 mg/10mL 58593-0829-04 | Efficient | 118 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Guaifed 200 mg/10mL 73564-0801-04 | Aldama | 118 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| CVS Adult Mucus chest congestion 200 mg/10mL 51316-0743-08 | CVS | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Guaifenesin 200 mg/10mL 55154-5780-05 | Cardinal | 5 cups | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| DRx Choice Fruit Punch 200 mg/10mL 68163-0743-04 | Raritan | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| MAX Tussin Mucus and Chest Congestion 200 mg/10mL 71399-0054-08 | Akron | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Adult Tussin 200 mg/10mL 69230-0332-23 | Camber | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| MAX Tussin Mucus and Chest Congestion Sugar Free 200 mg/10mL 71399-0024-04 | Akron | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Guaifenesin 200 mg/10mL 00121-1488-00 | PAI | 10 cups | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Walgreen Cherry 200 mg/10mL 00363-7043-08 | WALGREEN | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Medique Guaicon Insydose 200 mg/10mL 47682-0669-69 | Unifirst | 60 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Green Guard Instydose Mucus Relief 200 mg/10mL 47682-0769-69 | Unifirst | 60 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
Where does this data come from?
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 8, 2026
- FDA Orange Book · refreshed Oct 3, 2026
- CMS NADAC weekly file · file of Oct 7, 2026
Availability & generic status
We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.
Where does this data come from?
- FDA Orange Book · refreshed Oct 3, 2026
What it looks like
Where does this data come from?
- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 8, 2026
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.
🧪 Avoiding an ingredient? See Guaifenesin inactive ingredients by manufacturer: every current product's list side by side, so you can ask your pharmacy for the version that does not list it.
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Anhydrous citric acid is a sour, crystalline powder derived from citric acid with water removed. In medicines, it acts as a buffer to control pH, adds tartness to improve taste, and helps tablets disintegrate.
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Caramel is a brown coloring substance made by heating sugar. It's added to medicines to give them color and sometimes a slight sweet taste without affecting how the drug works.
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A synthetic red dye used to color medications and make them easier to identify. It serves as a colorant in tablets, capsules, and liquid formulations.
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Glycerin is a clear, thick liquid derived from plant oils or fats. It acts as a humectant to retain moisture, a sweetener, and a solvent in medications.
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A sweetener made from corn starch that contains fructose and glucose. It sweetens the medicine to improve taste and may help preserve the product.
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A cooling compound from mint plants used as a flavoring agent and to create a fresh sensation in medicines. It helps mask bitter tastes and improve how the product feels in the mouth.
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Propylene glycol is a clear liquid derived from petroleum or vegetable sources. It acts as a solvent, humectant, and preservative in medicines, helping dissolve active ingredients and maintain product stability.
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Saccharin sodium is an artificial sweetener made from saccharin salt. It's added to medicines to improve taste, especially in liquid formulations for children or bitter drugs.
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Sodium benzoate is a salt derived from benzoic acid, a preservative. It's added to medicines to prevent growth of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms that could spoil the product.
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Water is a liquid solvent that dissolves and mixes ingredients together in liquid medicines, syrups, and injections. It helps distribute the active drug evenly throughout the product.
10 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.
Label-section wording can be broader than the structured product block and may mention additional formulation ingredients.
Where does this data come from?
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.- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 8, 2026
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 8, 2026
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Manufacturer & labeler
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Where does this data come from?
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 8, 2026
- Drugs@FDA
FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
USE(S) helps loosen phlegm(mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
DIRECTIONS shake well before using do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period measure only with dosing cup provided keep dosing cup with product ml=milliliter this adult product is not intended for use in children under 12 years of age Age Dose adults & children 12 years & over 10 mL to 20 mL every 4 hours children under 12 years ask a doctor
⚠️ Warnings ▾
WARNINGS .
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
ACTIVE INGREDIENT(S) Guaifenesin, USP 200 mg
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
INACTIVE INGRADIENTS caramel color, citric acid anhydrous, FD&C red# 40 dye, flavor, glycerin, high fructose corn syrup, menthol, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharine sodium, sodium benzoate.
🎯 Purpose ▾
PURPOSE Expectorant
📄 Ask a Doctor Before Use If ▾
ASK A DOCTOR BEFORE USE IF YOU HAVE cough that occurs with too much phlegm(mucus) cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema
📄 Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If ▾
STOP USE AND ASK DOCTOR IF cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache.
🤰 If Pregnant or Breast-Feeding ▾
IF PREGNANT OR BREAST-FEEDING, ask a health professional before use.
📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children ▾
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
📄 Questions or Comments ▾
QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? (609) 860-2600
📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel ▾
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL LEADER TM NDC70000-0696-1 Adult Tussin Mucus + Chest Congestion Guaifenesin, USP 200 mg per 10 mL Expectorant Cherry Flavor For Ages 12 and Over Loosens and Relieves Mucus and Chest Congestion 100% Money Back Guarantee 4FL OZ(118 mL) LEADER TM NDC70000-0696-2 Adult Tussin Mucus + Chest Congestion Guaifenesin, USP 200 mg per 10 mL Expectorant Cherry Flavor For Ages 12 and Over Loosens and Relieves Mucus and Chest Congestion 100% Money Back Guarantee 8FL OZ (237 mL) 541-4oz-ldr-o.jpg 541-4oz-ldr-x.jpg 541-8oz-ldr-x.jpg 541-8oz-ldr-o.jpg