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MUCINEX FAST MAX Liquid Cold and Flu Kickstart and MUCINEX Nightshift Kickstart Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan HBr, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine HCI, Triprolidine HCI Kit

by Reckitt Benckiser LLC · 1 KIT in 1 CARTON (72854-139-26) * 180 mL in 1 BOTTLE (72854-138-66) * 180 mL in 1 BOTTLE (72854-140-66)
NDC 72854-0139-26
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 72854-139-26 billing pads the product segment with a zero
OTC On market Non-controlled
🗂️ Data synced Jul 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) 72854-139-26
Product NDC 72854-139
11-digit billing NDC 72854013926
NCPDP billing unit ML — per mL (volume)
RxCUI 1116572, 2173662, 2637727
Application # M012
SPL Set ID fdb70793-5dd1-0455-e053-6394a90ac621
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2023-05-01
Dosage form KIT
GCN Seq No 081820
GCN 49048
HICL code 046412
Ingredient (HICL) Triprolidine/Pe/Dm/Acetamin/Gg
HIC1 code B
Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1) Respiratory System
HIC2 code B4
Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2) Drugs Affecting The Trachea And Bronchi (Contin.1)
HIC3 code B4O
Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3) Non-Opioid Antitus-1St Antihist-Decon-Analg-Expect
AHFS code 04:04.20.00
AHFS class Propylamine Derivatives
FDB label name MUCINEX FAST-MAX KCKSTRT DY-NT
FDB brand name Mucinex Fast-Max Kckstrt Dy-Nt
Legend status O — Over-the-counter (OTC) drug or device
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 72854-139-26 — 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 → 72854-0139-26. 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 Anilides class.

Drug family (ATC) Anilides
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

LabelerReckitt Benckiser LLC
FDA applicationM012 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code72854
First marketedMay 2023
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio174 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 MUCINEX FAST-MAX KCKSTRT DY-NT Ingredient Triprolidine/Pe/Dm/Acetamin/Gg
🧪 What is this product?

This is an OTC monograph cold and flu relief kit containing two liquid formulations. The kit includes acetaminophen (a pain reliever and fever reducer), dextromethorphan (a cough suppressant), guaifenesin (an expectorant to help thin mucus), phenylephrine (a nasal decongestant), and triprolidine (an antihistamine typically used to reduce sneezing and runny nose). Together, these ingredients are commonly combined in multi-symptom cold and flu products to address various symptoms like congestion, cough, aches, and fever.

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 green / blue
FlavorFruit
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.

From the label’s inactive-ingredient sectionKICKSTART SEVERE COLD & FLU ammonium glycyrrhizate, anhydrous citric acid, D&C yellow no. 10, edetate disodium, FD&C blue no. 1, flavors, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sorbitol, sucralose, xanthan gum NIGHT TIME SEVERE COLD & FLU ammonium glycyrrhizate, anhydrous citric acid, ascorbic acid, edetate disodium, FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C red no. 40, flavors, glycerin (soy), propylene glycol, sodium benzoate, sorbitol, sucralose, triacetin, triethyl citrate, water, xanthan gum

This is label-wide narrative text, not a normalized exact-product ingredient list. A label can cover multiple strengths or packages.

Where does this data come from?
Source: official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed and the openFDA label index. Structured IACT rows and label-wide narrative are kept separate; availability and product-level specificity depend on the submitted label.

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
MUCINEX FAST MAX Liquid Cold and Flu Kickstart and MUCINEX Nightshift Kickstartthis 72854-0139-26 Reckitt 1 kit — — 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

🏛️
2023
On the market since
May 2023
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
3 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.

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startStatus
72854-0139-26 You're viewing this 1 KIT in 1 CARTON (72854-139-26) * 180 mL in 1 BOTTLE (72854-138-66) * 180 mL in 1 BOTTLE (72854-140-66) 2023-05-01 Active

🧭 About this NDC listing & data coverage

Over-the-counter (OTC) product Kit / multi-component package

Kit / multi-component package

This NDC identifies a kit — a package containing more than one component. Structured data (pricing, ingredients, equivalents) is often reported per component rather than for the kit NDC itself, which can make this page look thinner than the components' own pages.

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 72854-139-26, 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: 72854-0139-26, written without dashes as 72854013926. 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 72854-0139-26, the first segment (72854) is the labeler code FDA assigned to Reckitt Benckiser LLC; the middle segment (0139) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (26) 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 Reckitt Benckiser LLC. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Reckitt Benckiser 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 📦 Storage and Handling 🧪 Active Ingredient 🧪 Inactive Ingredients 🎯 Purpose
🎯 Indications and Usage 130 words ▾

Uses KICKSTART SEVERE COLD & FLU: temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms: ■ cough ■ nasal congestion ■ minor aches and pains ■ sore throat ■ headache ■ stuffy nose ■ 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 NIGHT TIME SEVERE COLD & FLU: temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms: ■ cough ■ nasal congestion ■ minor aches and pains ■ sore throat ■ headache ■ sinus congestion and pressure ■ runny nose ■ sneezing ■ itching of the nose or throat ■ itchy, watery eyes due to hay fever ■ temporarily reduces fever ■ controls cough to help you get to sleep

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 166 words ▾

Directions KICKSTART SEVERE COLD & FLU ■ 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 ■ adults and children 12 years of age and over: 20 mL in dosing cup provided every 4 hours ■ children under 12 years of age: do not use NIGHT TIME SEVERE COLD & FLU ■ do not take more than directed (see Overdose warning) ■ do not take more than 4 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 ■ adults and children 12 years of age and over: 20 mL in dosing cup provided every 4 hours ■ children under 12 years of age: do not use

⚠️ Warnings ~3 min read ▾

Warnings KICKSTART SEVERE COLD & FLU: 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 acetaminophen ■ 3 or more alcoholic drinks daily while using this product 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.

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 ■ with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist. ■ 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 ■ liver disease ■ heart disease ■ diabetes ■ high blood pressure ■ thyroid disease ■ trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland ■ persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema ■ cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin When using this product do not use more than directed Stop use and ask a doctor if ■ nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur ■ pain, nasal congestion, or cough gets worse or lasts more than 7 days ■ fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days ■ redness or swelling is present ■ new symptoms occur ■ cough comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or headache that lasts.

These could be signs of a serious condition. NIGHT TIME SEVERE COLD & FLU: Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take: ■ more than 4,000 mg in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount ■ with other drugs containing acetaminophen ■ 3 or more alcoholic drinks daily while using this product 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. 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 ■ with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription).

If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist. ■ 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 ■ liver disease ■ heart disease ■ diabetes ■ high blood pressure ■ thyroid disease ■ glaucoma ■ trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland ■ a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis ■ persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema ■ cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are ■ taking the blood thinning drug warfarin ■ taking sedatives or tranquilizers When using this product ■ do not use more than directed ■ excitability may occur, especially in children ■ marked drowsiness may occur ■ alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness ■ avoid alcoholic drinks ■ use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery Stop use and ask a…

📦 Storage and Handling 47 words ▾

Other Information KICKSTART SEVERE COLD & FLU ■ each 20 mL contains: sodium 12 mg ■ store at 20-25°C (68-77°F) ■ do not refrigerate NIGHT TIME SEVERE COLD & FLU ■ each 20 mL contains: sodium 16 mg ■ store at 20-25°C (68-77°F) ■ do not refrigerate

🧪 Active Ingredient 49 words ▾

KICKSTART SEVERE COLD & FLU: Acetaminophen 650mg.................................Pain reliever/fever reducer Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg.....................................Cough suppressant Guaifenesin 400 mg........................................................Expectorant Phenylephrine HCl 10mg........................................Nasal decongestant NIGHT TIME SEVERE COLD & FLU: Acetaminophen 650mg............................ ....Pain reliever/fever reducer Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg....................................Cough suppressant Phenylephrine HCl 10mg................................... . . . .Nasal decongestant Triprolidine HCl 2.5 mg................................................Antihistamine

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 72 words ▾

KICKSTART SEVERE COLD & FLU ammonium glycyrrhizate, anhydrous citric acid, D&C yellow no. 10, edetate disodium, FD&C blue no. 1, flavors, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sorbitol, sucralose, xanthan gum NIGHT TIME SEVERE COLD & FLU ammonium glycyrrhizate, anhydrous citric acid, ascorbic acid, edetate disodium, FD&C blue no.

1, FD&C red no. 40, flavors, glycerin (soy), propylene glycol, sodium benzoate, sorbitol, sucralose, triacetin, triethyl citrate, water, xanthan gum

🎯 Purpose 41 words ▾

Purposes KICKSTART SEVERE COLD & FLU: Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg.....................................Cough suppressant Guaifenesin 400 mg........................................................Expectorant Phenylephrine HCl 10mg........................................Nasal decongestant NIGHT TIME SEVERE COLD & FLU: Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg....................................Cough suppressant Phenylephrine HCl 10mg................................... . . . .Nasal decongestant Triprolidine HCl 2.5 mg................................................Antihistamine

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗
← 72854-0138-66 · RB 72854-0140-66 · Reckitt →
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.