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Mucus Relief DM Dextromethorphan HBr 20mg Guaifenesin 400mg 20 mg; 400 mg Tablet, 150-count

by Pioneer Life Sciences, LLC · 150 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (72090-027-01)
NDC 72090-0027-01
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 72090-027-01 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) 72090-027-01
Product NDC 72090-027
11-digit billing NDC 72090002701
RxCUI 1147685
UNII 9D2RTI9KYH, 495W7451VQ
UPC 0372090001640
Application # M012
SPL Set ID 3ce0f096-906e-47eb-8061-0ac1e9d8ea55
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 2024-10-04
Route ORAL
Dosage form TABLET
Substance DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE; GUAIFENESIN
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 72090-027-01 — 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 → 72090-0027-01. 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

LabelerPioneer Life Sciences, LLC
FDA applicationM012 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code72090
First marketedOct 2024
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio65 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

📖 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.

💊 What it looks like

Color white
ShapeOval
ImprintET16
Size16 mm
ScoringNot scored
One label can cover several strengths, so colors may be combined — always confirm a loose pill against the dispensed prescription label or a pharmacist.
Where does this data come from?
Physical description (imprint, shape, color, scoring, coating) from this product’s FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL), mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA.

🧪 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 CQ3XH3DET6
    D&C Yellow No. 10 Aluminum Lake is a yellow colorant made by combining a dye with aluminum salts. It's used in medicines to add color for product identification and visual appeal.
  • UNII 3NXW29V3WO
    Hypromellose is a plant-based thickener made from cellulose. It's used in medicines as a binder to hold ingredients together, a coating for tablets, and a thickener for liquids.
  • 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 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 3WJQ0SDW1A
    Polyethylene glycol is a synthetic liquid or solid polymer used in medicines as a solvent, lubricant, and humectant. It helps dissolve active ingredients, reduces friction during manufacturing, and retains moisture in the final product.
  • 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 H8AV0SQX4D
    A modified starch derived from potato or corn starch. It absorbs water quickly and helps tablets or capsules break apart and dissolve in the stomach, acting as a disintegrant to ensure the medicine releases its active ingredients properly.
  • 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.

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

The official label also statesmicrocrystalline cellulose, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid powder, colloidal silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate, hypromellose, polyethylene glycol, D&C yellow

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 eachPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs.
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.
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No price is published for this exact package yet. CMS surveys NADAC per package size, so a different pack of the same drug often has one.
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 mg 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 —
Rugby Chest Congestion Relief DM 20 mg/1; 400 mg 00536-1312-08 Rugby 60 tablets $0.082 — Availability likely —
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Mucus Relief DM 20 mg/1; 400 mg 24385-0026-71 AmerisourceBergen 50 tablets $0.082 — Availability likely —
Mucus Relief DM Cough 20 mg/1; 400 mg 46122-0790-61 Amerisource 50 tablets $0.082 — Availability likely —
Leader Chest Congestion Relief DM 20 mg/1; 400 mg 70000-0056-01 Cardinal 60 tablets $0.082 — Availability likely —
Mucus Relief DM Cough Maximum Strength 20 mg/1; 400 mg 70000-0278-01 Cardinal 12 tablets $0.082 — Availability likely —
Foster and Thrive Chest Congestion Relief DM DM 20 mg/1; 400 mg 70677-1055-01 Strategic 50 tablets $0.082 — Availability likely —
Quality Choice Mucus Relief DM DM 20 mg/1; 400 mg 83324-0195-50 Chain 50 tablets $0.082 — Availability likely —
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 mgthis 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

🏛️
2024
On the market since
Oct 2024
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
2 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 Mucus Relief DM (this brand).

Top reported reactions

Diarrhoea17
Nausea11
Covid-1910
Dyspnoea9
Dizziness8
Vomiting8
Disease Recurrence7

Age at onset

Adolescent1
Adult3
Elderly4

Reporter sex

162 reports
Male · 49%
Female · 51%

Serious outcomes

Hospitalization30
Death17
Life-threatening3
Disabling2
Reports over time (by year) — tap or hover for the count & year
2019 2021 2023 2026 36 0
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
72090-0027-01 You're viewing this 150 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (72090-027-01) 2024-10-04 Active

🧭 About this NDC listing & data coverage

Over-the-counter (OTC) product
What data is (and isn’t) available for this NDC — tap to expand
NDC identity (package / product / labeler codes) ✓ Available
Labeler ✓ Available
Product & package description ✓ Available
Marketing category & status ✓ Available
Active ingredient / dosage form / route ✓ Available
FDA label (SPL via DailyMed) ✓ Available
Package photos — Not published for this NDC No photo available yet for this listing.
Inactive ingredients (structured) ✓ Available
NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey.
Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data — Not published for this NDC Applies only to products approved under an NDA/ANDA; many listings are out of scope.
HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal.
Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) — Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold.
“Not published” reflects what the public FDA / CMS / NLM sources provide for this exact package code — it is a property of the data feeds, not a judgment about the product.

Questions about this listing

Is this NDC FDA-approved?
An NDC listing does not by itself establish FDA approval — the NDC Directory records that a product is listed with FDA, not that it was reviewed and approved. This listing's marketing category is "Otc Monograph Drug". Products approved under an application carry an NDA, ANDA, or BLA number.
Why is there no price listed?
The pricing shown on our NDC pages comes from CMS NADAC, a voluntary survey of retail community pharmacy invoices. CMS does not publish a NADAC for every NDC — packages outside the retail survey (institutional and hospital products, bulk packages, discontinued items, and many OTC items) may never receive one. A missing price reflects the survey's scope, not this product's actual cost, and does not mean the product is free or unavailable.
Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?
Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The FDA registers it as 72090-027-01, which is what is printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero: 72090-0027-01, written without dashes as 72090002701. The Identity section at the top of this page lists every form of this code.
What do the three segments of this NDC mean?
In 72090-0027-01, the first segment (72090) is the labeler code FDA assigned to Pioneer Life Sciences, LLC; the middle segment (0027) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (01) identifies this exact package size and type. Together they name one specific package of one specific product.
Is this package still being marketed?
Yes, per the latest FDA NDC Directory data on this page: this package is listed as actively marketed, with no marketing end date reported by Pioneer Life Sciences, LLC. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Pioneer Life Sciences, LLC is the labeler of record for this NDC — the company under whose FDA-assigned code the package is listed. The labeler may be the manufacturer itself or a distributor marketing the product under its own code.
Do I need a prescription for this product?
This NDC is listed with FDA as an over-the-counter product, so it does not require a prescription. Follow the package directions, and ask your pharmacist if you are unsure whether it is right for you.
This page identifies an FDA-listed package (the NDC) and reports public regulatory and pricing data about the listing. It is reference information, not a medical recommendation — talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your own medication.
Where does this data come from?
Listing facts (marketing category, packager status, marketing dates) from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory; label availability from DailyMed; pricing coverage from CMS NADAC; equivalence scope from the FDA Orange Book.

📄 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 🧪 Active Ingredient 🧪 Inactive Ingredients 🎯 Purpose
🎯 Indications and Usage 61 words ▾

USES: • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive • temporarily relieves o cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with the common cold or inhaled irritants o the intensity of coughing o the impulse to cough to help you get to sleep

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 39 words ▾

DIRECTIONS: Adults and children 12 years of age and older: Take 1 tablet every 4 hours with a full glass of water. Do not exceed 6 doses in 24 hours. Children under 12 years of age: Do not use

⚠️ Warnings 1 words ▾

WARNINGS:

🧪 Active Ingredient 11 words ▾

Active Ingredient (in each tablet) Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg Guaifenesin 400mg

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 20 words ▾

INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: microcrystalline cellulose, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid powder, colloidal silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate, hypromellose, polyethylene glycol, D&C yellow

🎯 Purpose 12 words ▾

Purpose Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg ......................................... Cough suppressant Guaifenesin 400mg ........................................................................ Expectorant

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗
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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.