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QCH Maximum Strength Mucus Relief DM 628 Dextromethorphan HBr, Guaifenesin 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL Liquid, 177 mL — NDC 83324-0026-06 package photo
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QCH Maximum Strength Mucus Relief DM 628 Dextromethorphan HBr, Guaifenesin 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL Liquid, 177 mL — NDC 83324-026-06 (Billing 83324-0026-06)

by Chain Drug Marketing Association Inc. · 177 mL in 1 BOTTLE

This is a package of 177 mL of QCH Maximum Strength Mucus Relief DM 628 Dextromethorphan HBr, Guaifenesin 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL Liquid from Chain Drug Marketing Association Inc., marketed since Apr 2024 and currently FDA-listed; retail pharmacies pay about $0.0212 per mL (NADAC). It is this product's only package size.

NDC 83324-0026-06
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 83324-026-06 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 Oct 1, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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NDC database record

One package, one record: these facts belong to NDC 83324-026-06 alone.

Record
FDA NDC Directory package listing · Human OTC drug
Code segments
83324 labeler · 026 product · 06 package
Package marketed since
Apr 26, 2024
Sample package
No — commercial package
Listing certified through
Dec 31, 2026
Billing quantity
177 mL per package
Barcode (UPC-A, from the NDC)
3 8332402606 3
FDA record last changed
Oct 1, 2026

Identity & classification

Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package

FDA NDC (as labeled) 83324-026-06
Product NDC 83324-026
11-digit billing NDC 83324002606
NCPDP billing unit ML — per mL (volume)
RxCUI 1020138
UNII 9D2RTI9KYH, 495W7451VQ
Application # part341
SPL Set ID a2795bf5-34c6-4de6-b9e5-53a23d18e357
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 2024-04-26
Route ORAL
Dosage form LIQUID
Substance DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE; GUAIFENESIN

Drug-database identifiers Medi-Span GPI and First Databank GCN / HICL / AHFS classification

GCN Seq No 023893
GCN 53497
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 QC MUCUS RLF MAX 400-20MG/20ML
FDB brand name Mucus Relief Max
Legend status O — Over-the-counter (OTC) drug or device
Quick answers
  • GSN (GCN sequence number): 023893
  • GCN: 53497
  • HICL (First Databank): 000223
  • AHFS class code: 48:08.00.00
  • RxCUI (RxNorm): 1020138
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 83324-026-06 — 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 → 83324-0026-06. 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.

Clinical

Label name QC MUCUS RLF MAX 400-20MG/20ML 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
  • It helps loosen mucus and makes coughs more productive. It also temporarily eases cough from minor throat and bronchial irritation, like with a cold or inhaled irritants.
  • Swallow them whole with a full glass of water. Don’t crush, chew or break them. You can take them with or without food, about every 12 hours as your label directs.
  • How do I take the extended-release tablets?
  • The extended-release tablets are not for children under 12. Some liquid products are made for children, so check that product’s label and ask me if you’re unsure.
📖 Read our full Dextromethorphan / Guaifenesin guide →
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 $0.021 $3.75 / 177 ml
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.
NADAC price history (per mL) — tap or hover for the price & month
Dec 2025 Mar 2026 Jun 2026 Sep 2026 $0.022 $0.021
Flat over the last 10 months.
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
83324-0026-06 You're viewing this Main listing 177 mL in 1 BOTTLE 2024-04-26 — Active

Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
good neighbor pharmacy tussin dm max 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL 46122-0541-34 Amerisource 1 bottle $0.018 — Availability likely save 16%
Mucus Relief DM Maximum Strength 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL 70000-0565-01 Cardinal 177 ml $0.020 — Discontinued save 7%
Mucus Relief DM 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL 70000-0707-01 Cardinal 177 ml $0.021 — Availability likely —
QCH Maximum Strength Mucus Relief DM 628 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mLthis 83324-0026-06 Chain 177 ml $0.021 — Availability likely —
Good Sense Tussin DM Max 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL 00113-0927-26 L. 1 bottle $0.023 — Availability likely +11%
Good Neighbor Childrens Cough Relief Cherry Flavor 5 mg/5mL; 100 mg/5mL 46122-0786-29 AMERISOURCE 1 bottle $0.023 — Availability likely +11%
Tussin DM 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL 70000-0628-01 Cardinal 1 bottle $0.023 — Availability likely +11%
Foster and Thrive Adult Tussin DM MAX 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL 70677-1036-01 Strategic 1 bottle $0.023 — Availability likely +11%
Childrens Delsym Cough Plus Chest Congestion DM 5 mg/5mL; 100 mg/5mL 63824-0214-64 Reckitt 1 bottle $0.059 — FDA listed +180%
Mucinex Childrens Cough 5 mg/5mL; 100 mg/5mL 63824-0946-03 Reckitt 1 bottle $0.059 — FDA listed +180%
Delsym Cough Plus Chest Congestion DM 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL 63824-0213-66 Reckitt 180 ml $0.062 — FDA listed +194%
Mucinex Fast-Max DM Max Honey and Berry Flavor 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL 63824-0535-66 Reckitt 180 ml $0.062 — FDA listed +194%
Robitussin Elderberry Maximum Strength Cough plus Chest Congestion DM 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL 00031-2097-01 Haleon 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Childrens Robitussin Elderberry Cough and Chest Congestion DM 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL 00031-2098-01 Haleon 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Childrens Robitussin Cough and Chest Congestion DM 5 mg/5mL; 100 mg/5mL 00031-8715-10 Haleon 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Robitussin Maximum Strength Cough Plus Chest Congestion Dm 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL 00031-8739-12 Haleon 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Robitussin Honey Maximum Strength Cough and Chest Congestion DM 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL 00031-8756-12 Haleon 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Mucus Relief DM Maximum Strength 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL 00363-0505-06 Walgreens 177 ml — — Discontinued —
Cough and Chest Congestion DM Maximum Strength 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL 00363-0506-06 Walgreens 177 ml — — FDA listed —
tussin dm max 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL 00363-1144-26 Walgreen 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Mucus Relief Cough Childrens 5 mg/5mL; 100 mg/5mL 00363-5527-04 Walgreens 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Mucus Relief DM Honey and Berry Flavor 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL 00363-6005-06 WALGREENS 180 ml — — FDA listed —
Walgreen Cough and Chest Congestion 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL 00363-7296-06 WALGREEN 180 ml — — FDA listed —
Mucus Relief DM Maximum Strength 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL 00363-7390-06 WALGREENS 180 ml — — FDA listed —
Walgreens Daytime Childrens 5 mg/5mL; 100 mg/5mL 00363-7550-04 WALGREENS 118 ml — — FDA listed —
Adult Cough plus Chest Congestion DM with Honey 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL 00363-7754-04 WALGREEN 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
DM Max 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL 00363-8031-45 Walgreen 177 ml — — FDA listed —
7 Select Maximum Strength 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL 10202-0740-04 7-ELEVEN 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
up and up cough plus chest congestion 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL 11673-0627-26 Target 1 bottle — — Discontinued —
tussin cough chest congestion 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL 11822-1332-01 Rite 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Mucus DM 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL 11822-5050-06 Rite 177 ml — — Discontinued —
Mucus Relief DM Maximum Strength 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL 21130-0505-06 Safeway, 177 ml — — Discontinued —
tussin 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL 21130-0707-26 Safeway 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Mucus Relief DM 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL 30142-0508-06 The 177 ml — — FDA listed —
tussin dm max 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL 30142-0843-26 Kroger 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Mucus Relief DM Max Maximum Strength 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL 36800-0605-06 TOP 177 ml — — FDA listed —
topcare tussin dm max 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL 36800-0847-26 Topco 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Maximum Strength DM MAX 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL 37808-0518-25 H 177 ml — — FDA listed —
Mucus Relief Cough Childrens 5 mg/5mL; 100 mg/5mL 37808-0594-04 H 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
tussin 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL 37808-0639-26 H 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
equaline tussin 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL 41163-0704-26 United 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
KROGER Mucus Relief DM Maximum Strength 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL 41226-0739-06 KROGER 180 ml — — FDA listed —
adult dm max cough and chest congestion 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL 41250-0261-34 Meijer 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Meijer Mucus Relief DM Maximum Strength 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL 41250-0748-06 MEIJER, 180 ml — — FDA listed —
careone tussin dm 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL 41520-0931-26 American 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Maximum Strength Mucus Relief 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL 42507-0630-58 Hyvee 177 ml — — FDA listed —
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Mucus Relief Dm Maximum Strength 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL 46122-0840-29 AMERISOURCE 180 ml — — FDA listed —
equate adult tussin dm max 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL 49035-0705-26 Wal-Mart 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Childrens Cough 5 mg/5mL; 100 mg/5mL 49035-0773-03 Wal-Mart 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Maximum Strength Mucus Relief DM 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL 49035-0839-06 Wal-Mart 180 ml — — FDA listed —
Tussin DM Max 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL 49035-0930-19 Wal-Mart 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Tussin DM Daytime 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL 51316-0304-19 CVS 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Cough and Chest Congestion DM Daytime 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL 51316-0305-19 CVS 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
DM Maximum 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL 51316-0310-45 CVS 177 ml — — FDA listed —
Cough and Chest Congestion DM 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL 51316-0389-45 CVS 177 ml — — FDA listed —
Cough and Congestion 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL 51316-0500-19 CVS 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Childrens Mucus and Cough Relief 5 mg/5mL; 100 mg/5mL 51316-0552-03 CVS 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
CVS Maximum Strength 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL 51316-0740-04 CVS 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
CVS Adult Cough plus Chest Congestion DM Max with Honey 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL 51316-0775-08 CVS 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
daytime cough and chest congestion dm 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL 51316-0826-26 CVS 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Pediacare Childrens Cough and Congestion Grape 5 mg/5mL; 100 mg/5mL 52412-0992-01 RANDOB 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Maximum strength Tussnex FM DM Max 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL 53041-0628-58 Guardian 177 ml — — FDA listed —
DM Max CONGESTION and COUGH 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL 53942-0518-25 DeMoulas 177 ml — — FDA listed —
Childrens Cough Mucus Relief 5 mg/5mL; 100 mg/5mL 53943-0512-24 Discount 118 ml — — FDA listed —
Maxium Strength Dm Max 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL 53943-0518-25 Discount 117 ml — — FDA listed —
Mucus Relief DM Max 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL 55319-0731-45 Family 177 ml — — FDA listed —
Maximum Strength Adult Cough plus Chest Congestion DM 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL 55319-0740-04 FAMILY 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Childrens Mucus and Cough Relief 5 mg/5mL; 100 mg/5mL 55319-0924-03 Family 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
SanaTos Children Cough and Congestion Cherry 100 mg/5mL; 5 mg/5mL 55758-0013-04 Pharmadel 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
SanaTos Mucus Relief Cold Toddlers 50 mg/2.5mL; 2.5 mg/2.5mL 55758-0307-02 Pharmadel 59 ml — — FDA listed —
Mucus Relief DM Max 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL 55910-0146-95 DOLGENCORP, 266 ml — — FDA listed —
Mucus Relief DM Maximum Strength 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL 55910-0505-08 Dolgencorp, 266 ml — — FDA listed —
rexall dm cough and congestion relief 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL 55910-0755-26 Dolgencorp, 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
GeriCare Tussin DM Max 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL 57896-0591-08 GERI-CARE 237 ml — — FDA listed —
Mucinex Fast-Max DM Max 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL 63824-0019-22 Reckitt 2 bottles — — Discontinued —
Mucus Relief DM Max Maximum Strength 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL 63868-0235-06 QUALITY 177 ml — — Discontinued —
Childrens Mucus and Cough Relief 5 mg/5mL; 100 mg/5mL 63868-0771-04 Chain 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
DM Max 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL 63941-0518-25 Best 177 ml — — FDA listed —
Mucus Relief DM Maximum Strength 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL 67091-0342-06 WINCO 180 ml — — FDA listed —
Premier Value Maximum Strength 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL 68016-0740-04 PHARMACY 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Mucus Relief DM Honey and Berry Flavor 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL 68163-0605-06 RARITAN 180 ml — — FDA listed —
berkley and jensen tussin dm 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL 68391-0299-34 BJWC 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Berkley and Jensen Tussin DM Max 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL 68391-0711-34 BJWC 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Mucus Relief DM Max Maximum Strength 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL 69256-0505-06 Harris 177 ml — — FDA listed —
Tussin DMMax 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL 69618-0072-58 RELIABLE 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Kids Cough and Chest Congestion 100 mg/5mL; 5 mg/5mL 69676-0037-09 Genexa 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
CVS Childrens Cough Relief 5 mg/5mL; 100 mg/5mL 69842-0577-04 CVS 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
tussin dm 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL 69842-0819-26 CVS 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Mucus Relief DM Maximum Strength 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL 69842-0904-06 CVS 177 ml — — FDA listed —
Cough and Chest Congestion DM Adult 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL 69842-0926-06 CVS 177 ml — — FDA listed —
CVS Mucus Relief DM Maximum Strength 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL 69842-0937-06 CVS 180 ml — — FDA listed —
Childrens Mucus and Cough Relief 5 mg/5mL; 100 mg/5mL 70000-0630-01 CARDINAL 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
basic care tussin dm max 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL 72288-0293-34 Amazon.com 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Mucinex Fast-Max Kickstart Severe Congestion and Cough Maximum Strength 400 mg/1; 20 mg 72854-0159-66 Reckitt 180 liquids — — FDA listed —
Dr Kids Cough and Chest Congestion 100 mg/5mL; 5 mg/5mL 73282-2523-02 CalmCo 18 vials — — FDA listed —
Childrens Mucus Relief Cough Cherry Liquid 5 mg/5mL; 100 mg/5mL 76162-0294-04 Topco 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Maximum Strength Mucus Relief DM Max 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL 76162-0628-58 Topco 177 ml — — FDA listed —
TOPCO Childrens Cough Relief 5 mg/5mL; 100 mg/5mL 76162-0751-04 Topco 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Childrens Mucus Relief Cough - Cherry Flavor 5 mg/5mL; 100 mg/5mL 76281-0512-24 AptaPharma 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Target Childrens Cough Relief 5 mg/5mL; 100 mg/5mL 82442-0751-04 TARGET 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Mucus Relief Cough and Congestion Childrens 5 mg/5mL; 100 mg/5mL 82673-0102-04 KinderFarms, 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
AXIM DM Max 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL 82706-0013-01 VIVUNT 177 ml — — FDA listed —
AXIV DM Max 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL 82706-0024-01 VIVUNT 177 ml — — FDA listed —
Mucus Relief DM 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL 83324-0323-06 Chain 177 ml — — FDA listed —
Tussin DM 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL 83324-0324-04 Chain 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Dr. Simi Children s Cough 5 mg/5mL; 100 mg/5mL 85786-0604-04 Farmacias 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Target Cough plus Chest Congestion DM Max with Honey 20 mg/20mL; 400 mg/20mL 11673-0775-08 TARGET 1 bottle — — 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
Apr 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 Red
FlavorCherry
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 9DBA0SBB0L
    A synthetic red dye derived from coal tar used as a colorant in medicines and cosmetics. It gives tablets, capsules, and liquids their red or pink appearance for identification and visual appeal.
  • UNII IY9XDZ35W2
    Dextrose is a simple sugar derived from corn or other sources. It serves as a filler and sweetener in medicines to add bulk, improve taste, and help stabilize the medication's form.
  • 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 A2I8C7HI9T
    Methylparaben is a preservative derived from benzoic acid that prevents growth of bacteria, fungi, and mold in medicines. It extends the product's shelf life and maintains safety during storage.
  • UNII 1VPU26JZZ4
    Potassium sorbate is a salt derived from sorbic acid, a naturally occurring preservative. It prevents growth of mold, yeast, and some bacteria, extending the medicine's shelf life.
  • 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 Z8IX2SC1OH
    Propylparaben is a chemical preservative used to prevent bacterial and fungal growth in medicines and personal care products. It helps extend shelf life and maintain product safety during storage.
  • UNII SB8ZUX40TY
    Saccharin sodium is an artificial sweetener made from saccharin salt. It's added to medicines to improve taste, especially in liquid formulations for children or bitter drugs.
  • UNII 55X04QC32I
    A strong alkaline chemical used to adjust and maintain the pH balance of liquid medicines. It helps keep the medicine stable and ensures it stays effective during storage.
  • 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.

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

The official label also statescitric acid anhydrous, dextrose, D&C red # 33, FD&C Red #40,  flavors, glycerin, methylparaben, potassium sorbate, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium hydroxide, 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

LabelerChain Drug Marketing Association Inc.
FDA applicationpart341 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code83324
First marketedApr 2024
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio72 products on file

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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

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🎯 Indications and Usage ⏱️ Dosage and Administration ⚠️ Warnings 📦 Storage and Handling 🧪 Active Ingredient 🧪 Inactive Ingredients 🎯 Purpose 📄 Do Not Use 📄 Ask a Doctor Before Use If 📄 When Using This Product 📄 Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If 🤰 If Pregnant or Breast-Feeding 📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children 📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel
🎯 Indications and Usage 51 words ▾

USE(S) helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes and make coughs more productive temporarily relieves: cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold or inhaled irritants the intensity of coughing the impulse to cough to help you get to sleep

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 56 words ▾

DIRECTIONS 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 & children 12 years & older: 20 mL every 4 hours Children under 12 years of age: Do not use

⚠️ Warnings 2 words ▾

WARNINGS .

📦 Storage and Handling 22 words ▾

OTHER INFORMATION each 20 mL contains: potassium 20 mg, sodium 20 mg store between 15-30°C (59-86°F) do not refrigerate dosing cup provided

🧪 Active Ingredient 13 words ▾

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS (in each 20 mL) Dextromethorphan HBr, 20 mg Guaifenesin, 400 mg

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 31 words ▾

INACTIVE INGREDIENTS citric acid anhydrous, dextrose, D&C red # 33, FD&C Red #40, flavors, glycerin, methylparaben, potassium sorbate, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium hydroxide, sorbitol, sucralose, xanthan gum.

🎯 Purpose 4 words ▾

PURPOSE Cough Suppressant Expectorant

📄 Do Not Use 62 words ▾

DO NOT USE for children under 12 years of age 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 28 words ▾

ASK A DOCTOR BEFORE USE IF 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 10 words ▾

WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT do not use more than directed

📄 Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If 30 words ▾

STOP USE AND ASK DOCTOR IF 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.

📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel 61 words ▾

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL NDC 83324-026-06 QUALITY CHOICE ® *Compare to the Active Ingredient Maximum Strength Mucinex Fast Max DM ® Maximum Strength Mucus Relief Cough Suppressant / Expectorant Dextromethorphan HBr, 20 mg Per 20 mL Guaifenesin, 400 mg Per 20 mL Helps Control Cough Relieves Chest Congestion Thins and Loosens Mucus Cherry Flavor 6 FL OZ (177 mL) 628-front-qch 628-back-qch

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 QCH Maximum Strength Mucus Relief DM 628 (this brand).

Top reported reactions

Dehydration1
Dry Skin1
Feeling Hot1
Hyperhidrosis1
Limb Discomfort1
Speech Disorder1
Tremor1

Reporter sex

1 reports
Male · 100%
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.
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