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MUCINEX INSTASOOTHE SORE THROAT PLUS COUGH SUGAR FREE Hexylresorcinol and Menthol 2 mg; 6.1 mg Lozenge, 32-count — NDC 72854-0268-32 package photo
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MUCINEX INSTASOOTHE SORE THROAT PLUS COUGH SUGAR FREE Hexylresorcinol and Menthol 2 mg; 6.1 mg Lozenge, 32-count — NDC 72854-268-32 (Billing 72854-0268-32)

by Reckitt Benckiser LLC · 32 POUCH in 1 BAG / 1 LOZENGE in 1 POUCH

This is a package of 32 lozenges of MUCINEX INSTASOOTHE SORE THROAT PLUS COUGH SUGAR FREE Hexylresorcinol and Menthol 2 mg; 6.1 mg Lozenge from Reckitt Benckiser LLC, marketed since Jun 2026 and currently FDA-listed. It is this product's only package size.

NDC 72854-0268-32
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 72854-268-32 billing pads the product segment with a zero
OTC On market Non-controlled ⇄ Compare with another NDC
🗂️ FDA directory synced Oct 1, 2026 · this listing last changed Sep 17, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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Identity & classification

Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package

FDA NDC (as labeled) 72854-268-32
Product NDC 72854-268
11-digit billing NDC 72854026832
RxCUI 2744293
UNII R9QTB5E82N, L7T10EIP3A
Application # M012
SPL Set ID 4a938e15-a996-8538-e063-6294a90ad4ee
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2026-06-01
Route ORAL
Dosage form LOZENGE
Substance HEXYLRESORCINOL; MENTHOL
Quick answers
  • RxCUI (RxNorm): 2744293
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 72854-268-32 — 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 → 72854-0268-32. 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 Antiseptics class.

Drug family (ATC) Antiseptics
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.

Clinical

🧪 What is this product?

Mucinex Instasoothe Sore Throat Plus Cough is a sugar-free lozenge containing hexylresorcinol and menthol. Hexylresorcinol is an antimicrobial ingredient commonly included in throat lozenges to help soothe throat discomfort, while menthol provides a cooling sensation often used to ease minor throat and cough symptoms. This is an over-the-counter monograph drug, meaning it is marketed under FDA's established category rules for throat lozenges rather than as an individually approved product.

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.

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.
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.

Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startMarketing endStatus
72854-0268-32 You're viewing this Main listing 32 POUCH in 1 BAG / 1 LOZENGE in 1 POUCH 2026-06-01 — Active

Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Mucinex Instasoothe Sore Throat Plus Cough Sugar Free 2 mg/1; 6.1 mgthis 72854-0268-32 Reckitt 32 lozenges — — 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

🏛️
2026
On the market since
Jun 2026
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
listed with the FDA
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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.

What it looks like

Color brown
ShapeRound
ImprintS
Size18 mm
ScoringNot scored
FlavorHoney
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 WZB9127XOA
    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.
  • UNII 27F77DSJ5V
    A carbohydrate sweetener made from starch that has been chemically processed and partially broken down. It's used to add sweetness and improve taste in oral medicines, often as a sugar substitute.
  • UNII S870P55O2W
    Isomalt is a sugar alcohol made from sugar that's used as a sweetener and bulking agent in medicines. It helps give tablets and powders the right texture and sweetness while having minimal calories.
  • UNII 96K6UQ3ZD4
    Sucralose is a synthetic sweetener made from sugar. It's added to medicines to improve taste without adding calories, helping make bitter or unpleasant-tasting drugs easier to take.
  • 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.

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

The official label also statesD&C yellow no. 10, FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C red no. 40, flavor, hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, isomalt, purified water, sucralose

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.

Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerReckitt Benckiser LLC
FDA applicationM012 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code72854
First marketedJun 2026
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.

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 📄 Do Not Use 📄 When Using This Product 📄 Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If 🤰 If Pregnant or Breast-Feeding 📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children 📄 Questions or Comments 📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel
🎯 Indications and Usage 39 words ▾

Uses temporarily relieves: ■ occasional minor irritation and pain due to a sore mouth or sore throat ■ pain associated with canker sores ■ cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with the common cold

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 46 words ▾

Directions ■ adults and children 6 years of age and older: allow one lozenge to dissolve slowly in the mouth; may be repeated every 2 hours as needed or as directed by a doctor or dentist. ■ children under 6 years of age: do not use

⚠️ Warnings 161 words ▾

Warnings Sore throat warning: If sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, swelling, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly. Do not use in children under 6 years of age When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage Ask a doctor before use if you have ■ persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema ■ cough accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus) Stop use and ask a doctor or dentist if ■ sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days ■ irritation, pain, or redness persists or worsens ■ cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or persistent headache.

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.

📦 Storage and Handling 22 words ▾

Other information store at 20-25°C (68-77°F) protect contents from humidity keep lozenge in outer pack until use. Reseal outer pack after use.

🧪 Active Ingredient 11 words ▾

Active ingredients (in each lozenge) Hexylresorcinol 2 mg Menthol 6.1 mg

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 22 words ▾

Inactive ingredients D&C yellow no. 10, FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C red no. 40, flavor, hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, isomalt, purified water, sucralose

🎯 Purpose 14 words ▾

Purpose Hexylresorcinol 2 mg - Oral pain reliever Menthol 6.1 mg - Cough suppressant

📄 Do Not Use 10 words ▾

Do not use in children under 6 years of age

📄 When Using This Product 9 words ▾

When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage

📄 Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If 80 words ▾

Ask a doctor before use if you have ■ persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema ■ cough accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus) Stop use and ask a doctor or dentist if ■ sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days ■ irritation, pain, or redness persists or worsens ■ cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition.

🤰 If Pregnant or Breast-Feeding 10 words ▾

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children 21 words ▾

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

📄 Questions or Comments 3 words ▾

Questions? 1-866-MUCINEX (1-866-682-4639)

📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel 9 words ▾

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL 72854-268 front label 72854-268 back label

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

About this NDC listing & data coverage

Over-the-counter (OTC) product
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Inactive ingredients (structured) ✓ Available
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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 form printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed is the one the FDA registered. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero and the dashes are dropped. The Identity section at the top of this page lists each form of this code.
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.
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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.