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Maximum strength Max Cold and Sinus ACETAMINOPHEN, GUAIFENESIN, PHENYLEPHRINE HCl 650 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL; 10 mg/20mL Liquid, 177 mL — NDC 76281-0515-25 package photo
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Maximum strength Max Cold and Sinus ACETAMINOPHEN, GUAIFENESIN, PHENYLEPHRINE HCl 650 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL; 10 mg/20mL Liquid, 177 mL — NDC 76281-515-25 (Billing 76281-0515-25)

by AptaPharma Inc. · 177 mL in 1 BOTTLE

This is a package of 177 mL of Maximum strength Max Cold and Sinus ACETAMINOPHEN, GUAIFENESIN, PHENYLEPHRINE HCl 650 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL; 10 mg/20mL Liquid from AptaPharma Inc., marketed since Jan 2024 and currently FDA-listed. It is this product's only package size.

NDC 76281-0515-25
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 76281-515-25 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 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

Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package

FDA NDC (as labeled) 76281-515-25
Product NDC 76281-515
11-digit billing NDC 76281051525
RxCUI 1116568
UNII 362O9ITL9D, 495W7451VQ, 04JA59TNSJ
Application # M012
SPL Set ID 263dae13-5f92-4505-8bcc-e903d05b9a0c
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 2024-01-30
Route ORAL
Dosage form LIQUID
Substance ACETAMINOPHEN; GUAIFENESIN; PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Quick answers
  • RxCUI (RxNorm): 1116568
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 76281-515-25 — 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 → 76281-0515-25. 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.

Clinical

📖 About the active ingredient MedlinePlus · NLM
General information about the ingredient itself — the description of this specific product follows below.

Acetaminophen is used to relieve mild to moderate pain and to reduce fever. Acetaminophen is in a class of medications called analgesics (pain relievers) and antipyretics (fever reducers). It works by changing the way the body senses pain and by cooling the body.

Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗
🧪 What is this product?

This is an over-the-counter liquid cold and sinus product taken by mouth. It contains acetaminophen, which is typically used to reduce fever and relieve minor aches and pain; guaifenesin, an expectorant commonly used to help thin mucus and make coughs more productive; and phenylephrine hydrochloride, a nasal decongestant typically used to relieve sinus congestion and nasal stuffiness. The product is marketed under FDA's monograph rules for OTC cough, cold, and flu remedies.

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 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.

Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startMarketing endStatus
76281-0515-25 You're viewing this Main listing 177 mL in 1 BOTTLE 2024-01-30 — Active

Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Severe Congestion and Sinus Relief Maximum Strength 650 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL; 10 mg/20mL 49035-0478-06 EQUATE 177 ml — — FDA listed —
Tussnex FM Cold and Sinus 650 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL; 10 mg/20mL 53041-0616-58 Guardian 177 ml — — FDA listed —
Cold and Sinus Maxium Strength 650 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL; 10 mg/20mL 53942-0515-25 DeMoulas 177 ml — — FDA listed —
Mucus Relief Congestion and Headache Maximum Strength 650 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL; 10 mg/20mL 55910-0757-09 Dolgencorp, 266 ml — — FDA listed —
Maximum Strength Mucinex Sinus-Max Severe Congestion and Pain 650 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL; 10 mg/20mL 63824-0266-66 Reckitt 180 ml — — FDA listed —
Broncochem Kids Cold And Flu 325 mg/10mL; 5 mg/10mL; 200 mg/10mL 65131-0054-18 LABORATORIO 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
CVS Severe Congestion and Pain Relief 650 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL; 10 mg/20mL 69842-0717-06 CVS 180 ml — — FDA listed —
Maximum strength Max Cold and Sinus 650 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL; 10 mg/20mLthis 76281-0515-25 AptaPharma 177 ml — — 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
Jan 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.

What it looks like

Color blue
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 XF417D3PSL
    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.
  • UNII 7FLD91C86K
    Edetate disodium is a chemical compound that binds and removes certain metal ions. In medicines, it acts as a preservative and stabilizer by preventing metals like calcium from interfering with the product's shelf life and consistency.
  • 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 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 8D4SNN7V92
    Propyl gallate is a synthetic antioxidant derived from gallic acid. It prevents oils and fats in the medicine from oxidizing and spoiling, helping the product stay stable and effective during storage.
  • 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 OJ245FE5EU
    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.
  • UNII 506T60A25R
    Sorbitol is a natural sugar alcohol derived from glucose. It serves as a sweetener, humectant, and bulking agent in medications to improve taste and help maintain moisture in the product.
  • 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.
  • UNII TTV12P4NEE
    Xanthan gum is a thickening and stabilizing ingredient made from fermented corn or other sugars. It's added to medicines to improve texture, prevent separation of liquids and solids, and help the product stay consistent.

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

The official label also statesInactive ingredients anhydrous citric acid, edetate disodium, FD&C Blue #1, FD&C Red #40, flavors, glycerin, propylene glycol, propyl gallate, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol, sucralose, Xanthan gum

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

LabelerAptaPharma Inc.
FDA applicationM012 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code76281
First marketedJan 2024
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio29 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 🆘 Overdosage 🧪 Active Ingredient 🧪 Inactive Ingredients 🎯 Purpose 🤰 If Pregnant or Breast-Feeding 📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children 📄 Other Information 📄 Questions or Comments 📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel
🎯 Indications and Usage 43 words ▾

Uses temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms : • nasal congestion • sinus congestion and pressure • minor aches and pains • sore throat • headache • fever • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 51 words ▾

Directions • take only as recommended (see Overdose warning) • use dosage cup • mL =milliliter • do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period Age Dose Adults & children 12 years and older 20 mL every 4 hours Children under 12 years of age Do not use

⚠️ Warnings ~2 min read ▾

Warnings Liver warning This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take: • more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours • with other drugs containing acetaminophen • 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day 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. • for children under 12 years of age Ask a doctor before use if you have • liver disease • heart disease • thyroid disease • high blood pressure • diabetes • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland • a breathing problem or chronic cough that lasts or 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.

When using this product • do not use more than directed Stop use and ask a doctor if • nervousness, dizziness or sleeplessness occur • redness or swelling is present • symptoms do not get better within 7 days or are accompanied by a fever • fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days • new symptoms occur • cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition.

🆘 Overdosage 50 words ▾

Overdose warning Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause liver damage. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

🧪 Active Ingredient 18 words ▾

Drug Facts Active ingredients (in each 20 mL) Acetaminophen 650 mg Guaifenesin 400 mg Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 27 words ▾

Inactive ingredients anhydrous citric acid, edetate disodium, FD&C Blue #1, FD&C Red #40, flavors, glycerin, propylene glycol, propyl gallate, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol, sucralose, Xanthan gum

🎯 Purpose 11 words ▾

Purpose Acetaminophen Pain reliever/Fever reducer Guaifenesin Expectorant Phenylephrine HCl Nasal decongestant

🤰 If Pregnant or Breast-Feeding 11 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.

📄 Other Information 23 words ▾

Other information • each 20 mL contains: sodium 10 mg • dosage cup provided • store between IS-30°C (59-86°F) • do not refrigerate

📄 Questions or Comments 10 words ▾

Questions? Call weekdays from 9:30AM to 4:30 PM EST 1-877-798-5944

📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel 125 words ▾

Maximum Strength MAX COLD & SINUS AP SAFE NDC 76281-515-25 Compare to Mucinex ® FAST-MAX™ Cold & Sinus Active ingredients* Maximum Strength MAX COLD & SINUS Acetaminophen / Pain reliever/Fever Reducer Guaifenesin /Expectorant Phenylephrine HCl / Nasal decongestant Cold & Sinus Relief of: • Fever & Bodyaches • Thins & Loosens Mucus • Nasal & Chest Congestion Adults- For Ages 12 and over 6 FL OZ ( 177 mL) DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SEAL UNDER CAP IS TORN OR MISSING Failure to follow these warnings could result in serious consequences.

Manufactured by: AptaPharma Inc., 1533 Union Ave. Pennsauken, NJ 08110 * This product is not manufactured or distributed by Reckitt Benckiser Inc., distributor of Mucinex ® FAST-MAX™ Cold & Sinus. res 6 Oz 515

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

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 ACETAMINOPHEN, GUAIFENESIN, PHENYLEPHRINE HCl — the ingredient across all brands.

Top reported reactions

Blood Sodium Decreased1
Cardio-respiratory Arrest1
Completed Suicide1
Death1
Dizziness1
Nausea1

Reporter sex

2 reports
Male · 50%
Female · 50%
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.

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 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 AptaPharma Inc.. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
AptaPharma Inc. 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.