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Mucinex Fast-Max Severe Congestion and Cough Maximum Strength Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Guaifenesin 10 mg; 200 mg Capsule, Liquid Filled — NDC 72854-0153-16 package photo

Mucinex Fast-Max Severe Congestion and Cough Maximum Strength Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Guaifenesin 10 mg; 200 mg Capsule, Liquid Filled

by Reckitt Benckiser LLC · 2 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (72854-153-16) / 8 CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED in 1 BLISTER PACK
NDC 72854-0153-16
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 72854-153-16 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) 72854-153-16
Product NDC 72854-153
11-digit billing NDC 72854015316
NCPDP billing unit EA — each (per item)
RxCUI 1111663
UNII 9D2RTI9KYH, 495W7451VQ
Application # M012
SPL Set ID 14be3ab0-d6ae-e342-e063-6294a90ab851
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 2024-06-01
Route ORAL
Dosage form CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
Substance DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE; GUAIFENESIN
GCN Seq No 027957
GCN 53461
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 MUCINEX FAST-MAX CONGEST-COUGH
FDB brand name Mucinex Fast-Max Congest-Cough
Legend status O — Over-the-counter (OTC) drug or device
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 72854-153-16 — 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 → 72854-0153-16. 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

LabelerReckitt Benckiser LLC
FDA applicationM012 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code72854
First marketedJun 2024
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 CONGEST-COUGH 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.

💊 What it looks like

Color green
ShapeOval
ImprintAR08
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 35SW5USQ3G
    A synthetic yellow dye used to color medicines. It helps make tablets, capsules, and liquids visually distinct so patients can easily identify their medication.
  • UNII H3R47K3TBD
    FD&C Blue No. 1 is a synthetic blue dye approved for use in foods and medicines. It serves as a colorant to give the medication its distinctive appearance and help with product identification.
  • UNII 2G86QN327L
    Gelatin is a protein derived from animal collagen, commonly used in medicines as a gelling agent and capsule material. It helps create soft or hard capsule shells that hold and release medication, and can also thicken liquid formulations.
  • UNII PDC6A3C0OX
    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.
  • 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 1DI56QDM62
    A natural fatty substance from soybeans that helps mix oil and water-based ingredients together. It acts as an emulsifier and lubricant in medicines to improve texture and help the product break down properly in your body.
  • UNII N6K5787QVP
    Light mineral oil is a clear, odorless liquid derived from petroleum. In medicines, it acts as a lubricant and emollient to help the product spread smoothly and improve texture.
  • 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 FZ989GH94E
    Povidone is a synthetic polymer made from a plastic-like material. It acts as a binder to hold tablet ingredients together and as a disintegrant to help the tablet break apart in your stomach so the medicine can be absorbed.
  • UNII 6DC9Q167V3
    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.
  • UNII 8KW3E207O2
    A liquid sweetener made from sorbitol, a sugar alcohol derived from glucose. It sweetens the medicine and also acts as a humectant to help retain moisture and improve texture in liquid formulations.
  • UNII 15FIX9V2JP
    Titanium dioxide is a bright white mineral powder commonly used as a colorant and opacifying agent. It makes pills and tablets white or lighter in color and helps make coatings non-transparent.
  • UNII 059QF0KO0R
    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.

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

The official label also statesInactive ingredients D&C yellow no.10, FD&C blue no. 1, gelatin, glycerin, hypromellose, lecithin, light mineral oil, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol sorbitan solution, titanium dioxide

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 mLPer 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.
ℹ️
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
Robitussin Maximum Strength Cough Plus Chest Congestion DM 10 mg/1; 200 mg 00031-8719-10 Haleon 2 capsules — — FDA listed —
HBP Chest Congestion and Cough Relief 10 mg/1; 200 mg 00363-6681-01 Walgreens 10 capsules — — FDA listed —
Coricidin HBP Chest Congestion And Cough 10 mg/1; 200 mg 11523-7158-02 Bayer 10 capsules — — Discontinued —
Dextromethorphan Hbr,Guaifenesin 200 mg/1; 10 mg 35916-0760-01 SOFTGEL 1000 capsules — — FDA listed —
CVS Health Chest Congestion and Cough HBP SOFTGEL 10 mg/1; 200 mg 51316-0830-02 CVS 10 capsules — — FDA listed —
Maximum Strength-Cough and Chest Congestion DM 10 mg/1; 200 mg 53345-0034-01 Humanwell 4000 capsules — — FDA listed —
Chest Congestion and Cough Relief DM 10 mg/1; 200 mg 55301-0601-02 ARMY 10 capsules — — FDA listed —
Mucinex Cough Chest Congestion 10 mg/1; 200 mg 72854-0137-16 Reckitt 8 capsules — — FDA listed —
Mucinex Fast-Max Severe Congestion and Cough Maximum Strength 10 mg/1; 200 mgthis 72854-0153-16 Reckitt 8 capsules — — FDA listed —
Maximum Strength Tussin DM Liquid filled Softgels 10 mg/1; 200 mg 76281-0601-02 AptaPharma 10 capsules — — 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
Jun 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.

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startStatus
72854-0153-16 You're viewing this 2 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (72854-153-16) / 8 CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED in 1 BLISTER PACK 2024-06-01 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 ✓ Available
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 72854-153-16, 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: 72854-0153-16, written without dashes as 72854015316. 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 72854-0153-16, the first segment (72854) is the labeler code FDA assigned to Reckitt Benckiser LLC; the middle segment (0153) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (16) 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 🧪 Active Ingredient 🧪 Inactive Ingredients 🎯 Purpose
🎯 Indications and Usage 61 words ▾

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

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 39 words ▾

Directions ■ do not take more than 12 capsules in any 24-hour period ■ adults and children 12 years of age and over: take 2 capsules every 4 hours ■ children under 12 years of age: do not use

⚠️ Warnings 164 words ▾

Do not use: ■ 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 ■ persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema ■ cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) When using this product do not use more than directed Stop use and ask a doctor if ■ cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or headache that lasts.

These could be signs of a serious condition. If pregnant or breast-feeding , ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children .

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

🧪 Active Ingredient 17 words ▾

Active ingredients (in each liquid gel) Purposes Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg Cough suppressant Guaifenesin 200 mg Expectorant

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 28 words ▾

Inactive ingredients D&C yellow no.10, FD&C blue no. 1, gelatin, glycerin, hypromellose, lecithin, light mineral oil, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol sorbitan solution, titanium dioxide

🎯 Purpose 7 words ▾

Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg....Cough suppressant Guaifenesin 200mg...............................Expectorant

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗
← 72854-0147-99 · RB 72854-0154-26 · 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.