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Mucinex products do not contain the dye FD&C Red No. 3, but only color additives approved for use by the FDA.
Reckitt, manufacturer of Mucinex, is aware of recent press stating that certain generic and store brand versions of Mucinex, including ones sold at various retailers, contain carbomers made using benzene, a chemical known to be carcinogenic.

Please be advised that Mucinex, manufactured and sold by Reckitt, uses carbomer that is manufactured without the use of benzene.
Reckitt is aware of recent social media activity surrounding Mucinex and fertility. As a global leader in health and hygiene, we wish to clarify that Mucinex should only be used as intended and in line with usage instructions. The most common active ingredient in Mucinex products (guaifenesin) is indicated to help loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive. Taking Mucinex for infertility constitutes off-label use. It should also be noted that guaifenesin is commonly used in combination with other active ingredients. Mucinex-D® for example contains pseudoephedrine, a nasal decongestant which should only be used for approved indications and carries specific risks. Taking medications outside their approved indications or without acknowledging all active ingredients may be harmful. In case of doubt we recommend a discussion with a healthcare professional. Please always read the label and safety information before taking any self-care medication.

Mucinex® Product FAQs

For proper disposal of medicines please refer to this site.
Please refer to the How2Recycle label on your pack if available for package recycling information or visit how2recycle.info.
You can filter our Mucinex products by symptom, form and age to find the right product for your particular symptoms. To see all Mucinex brands and compare which product(s) would best suit your set of symptoms, view our Product Finder. If you have any additional questions, please speak to your healthcare provider.
Mucinex over the counter products are available at all major retailers and online.
Mucinex® has a range of products with various combinations of active ingredients. The drug facts on each Mucinex® pack contain vital information about usage instructions and warning statements. Should you have any additional concerns on side effects or when not to use, please speak to your healthcare provider prior to use.
Mucinex® offers a range of products for a variety of cold and flu symptoms with different formats and strengths. Please refer to the drug facts section on your Mucinex® pack for complete usage directions.
Please refer to the Directions section of the Drug Facts box on your Mucinex pack for complete usage directions.
We do not recommend using expired products and cannot assure the effectiveness of a product past its expiration date. Please refer to your individual packaging for lot and expiration date.
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No, please follow the dosing Directions in the Drug Facts label. Dosing is based on age. There is no adjustment for BMI. For further questions, please contact your healthcare provider
Some individuals may start to feel the effects soon after dosing while for others it may take longer or it may take several doses. Do not take more than the directed amount. If you have any additional questions, please be sure to speak with your healthcare provider.
Mucinex products do not contain a sleep aid. While our nighttime cold & flu products contain an antihistamine which may cause marked drowsiness, they are not indicated for relief of occasional sleeplessness.
Ingredient and MSDS information can be found on the Reckitt North America Product Information Site located here:https://www.rbnainfo.com/index.php
Mucinex caplets should be taken as directed in the Drug Facts. Mucinex formulas are also available in other convenient dosage formats.
It is not advisable to use products stored outside of the recommended storage temperatures since pharmaceutical products have a specific storage temperature range. The temperature should be maintained to ensure the product’s ability to produce beneficial effects. Please refer to the product labeling for storage temperature information.

12-Hour Extended-Release Tablets

Contact your healthcare provider when seeking to combine any medications
Contact your healthcare provider when seeking to combine any medications
As you’ve probably noted on the product labeling, the typical duration is limited short-term use unless otherwise directed by a doctor. If you have any additional questions regarding treatment, please check with your healthcare provider.
Yes. Product information relating to appropriate age and dosing information can be found in the Directions section on the Drug Facts label. If you have any additional questions relating to the dosing of Muicnex® 12-Hour products and age, please speak with your healthcare provider.
Mucinex D and Maximum Strength Mucinex D contain the active ingredient pseudoephedrine (PSE), which is a nasal decongestant that relieves sinus pressure and congestion. This ingredient is also used in the illegal manufacturing of methamphetamine, commonly known as “meth”, a highly addictive stimulant. In 2006, Congress passed a law to stop the illegal use of PSE by banning the over-the-counter sales of cold products containing PSE, and limiting the monthly amount any individual could purchase. The product is stored in a secure location where consumers do not have direct access. An ID is required to purchase Mucinex D and Maximum Strength Mucinex D from your pharmacy.

Fast-Max Liquids, Caplets & Liquid Gels

Contact your healthcare provider when seeking to combine any medications
Contact your healthcare provider when seeking to combine any medications
Speak with your healthcare provider if you are under a doctor's care for an existing medical condition or are taking any other medication before taking Mucinex Fast-Max products.
As you’ve probably noted on the product labeling, the typical duration is limited short-term use unless otherwise directed by a doctor. If you have any additional questions regarding treatment, please check with your healthcare provider.
Yes, Mucinex Fast-Max products can be taken by adults and children 12 years of age and older. For children under 12 years of age, please see our Mucinex Childrens range of products.

High Blood Pressure Liquid Gels

Contact your healthcare provider when seeking to combine any medications
Contact your healthcare provider when seeking to combine any medications
Speak with your healthcare provider if you are under a doctor's care for an existing medical condition or are taking any other medication before taking Mucinex products.
As you’ve probably noted on the product labeling, the typical duration is limited short-term use unless otherwise directed by a doctor. If you have any additional questions regarding treatment, please check with your healthcare provider.
Yes, Mucinex products can be taken by adults and children 12 years of age and older. For children under 12 years of age, please see our Mucinex Childrens range of products.

Sinus-Max® Liquids, Caplets & Liquid Gels

Contact your healthcare provider when seeking to combine any medications
Contact your healthcare provider when seeking to combine any medications
Speak with your healthcare provider if you are under a doctor's care for an existing medical condition or are taking any other medication before taking Mucinex products.
As you’ve probably noted on the product labeling, the typical duration is limited short-term use unless otherwise directed by a doctor. If you have any additional questions regarding treatment, please check with your healthcare provider.
Yes, Mucinex Sinus-Max products can be taken by adults and children 12 years of age and older. For children under 12 years of age, please see our Mucinex Sinus Saline Nasal Spray.

Rapid + Clear

Contact your healthcare provider when seeking to combine any medications
Contact your healthcare provider when seeking to combine any medications
Speak with your healthcare provider if you are under a doctor's care for an existing medical condition or are taking any other medication before taking Mucinex products.
As you’ve probably noted on the product labeling, the typical duration is limited short-term use unless otherwise directed by a doctor. If you have any additional questions regarding treatment, please check with your healthcare provider.
Yes, Mucinex Rapid-Clear products can be taken by adults and children 12 years of age and older.

Sinus Max-Nasal Sprays

Contact your healthcare provider when seeking to combine any medications
Contact your healthcare provider when seeking to combine any medications
Mucinex Sinus-Max nasal sprays contain Oxymetazoline HCl, a nasal decongesant that can raise blood pressure in some individuals. If you have existing medical conditions, consult a healthcare provider before use
Mucinex products should be taken as directed. Please consult a doctor if symptoms last more than 3 days or nasal congestion starts to worsen.
Yes, Mucinex Sinus-Max nasal sprays can be taken by adults and children 12 years of age and older. Please refer to the Drug Facts for dosing directions.

Nightshift Liquids & Caplets

Contact your healthcare provider when seeking to combine any medications
Contact your healthcare provider when seeking to combine any medications
Speak with your healthcare provider if you are under a doctor's care for an existing medical condition or are taking any other medication before taking Mucinex products.
As you’ve probably noted on the product labeling, the typical duration is limited short-term use unless otherwise directed by a doctor. If you have any additional questions regarding treatment, please check with your healthcare provider.
Yes, Mucinex Night Shift products can be taken by adults and children 12 years of age and older. For children under 12 years of age, please see our Mucinex Childrens Nihgttime range of products.

Instasoothe Lozenges & Sprays

Contact your healthcare provider when seeking to combine any medications
Contact your healthcare provider when seeking to combine OTC products
Contact your healthcare provider when seeking to combine OTC products
Speak with your healthcare provider if you are under a doctor's care for an existing medical condition or are taking any other medication before taking Mucinex products.
As you’ve probably noted on the product labeling, the typical duration is limited short-term use unless otherwise directed by a doctor. If you have any additional questions regarding treatment, please check with your healthcare provider.
Yes, Mucinex Instasoothe products can be taken by adults and children 6 years of age and older.

Mucinex® Children’s

Contact your child's healthcare provider when seeking to combine any medications
No, the Mucinex Children's product dosage for children should be followed using the dosing directions on the product label. There is no adjustment for weight. For further questions please contact your child's pediatrician.
Contact your child's healthcare provider when seeking to combine any medications
Speak with your pediatrician if your child is under care for an existing medical condition or is taking any other medication before taking Mucinex Children's products.
Somechildren may start to feel the effects soon after dosing while for others it may take longer or it may take several doses. If you have any additional questions, please be sure to speak with your child's pediatrician.
As you’ve probably noted on the product labeling, the typical duration is limited short-term use unless otherwise directed by a doctor. If you have any additional questions regarding treatment, please check with your child's pediatrician
Please follow the dosing directions on the products Drug Facts Label. While some Mucinex Children’s products have Directions for children up to 12 years of age, others have Directions for Adults and Children 12 years of age and over.
No. Only use the dosing cup that comes with your product. Your dosing cup is specific to that product.