mucinex
Mucinex (Guaifenesin) is an expectorant used to treat Bronchitis, Common Cold, Cough, Laryngitis.
Guaifenesin · by Rb Hlth
Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Guaifenesin
- Drug class
- Expectorant
- Form
- Tablet, extended release
- Strength
- Guaifenesin 1.2GM · Guaifenesin 600MG
- Type
- Over-the-counter (OTC)
- Brand or generic
- Brand-name
- May treat
- bronchitis, common cold, cough
- Manufacturer
- Rb Hlth
- What the pharmacy pays
- ~$0.07 per ml — not your price
- FDA application
- NDA021282
What is Mucinex?
From the FDA label:Uses helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive
How to use
Directions do not crush, chew, or break tablet take with a full glass of water this product can be administered without regard for the timing of meals adults and children 12 years of age and over: 1 or 2 tablets every 12 hours. Do not exceed 4 tablets in 24 hours. children under 12 years of age: do not use
Warnings
Important safety information
Do not use for children under 12 years of age Ask a doctor before use if you have persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema cough accompanied by too much phlegm (mucus) Stop use and ask a 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 illness. 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.
Drug class
May treat (source: NIH RxClass)
Dosage forms
Tablet, extended release
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
Ways to save
Ask for the generic
Same active ingredient, far cheaper. Is there a generic? →
Request a 90-day supply
Bulk fills usually lower the per-dose price vs monthly refills.
Use copay cards
Manufacturer copay cards & patient-assistance programs — especially for brand drugs.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Mucinex treat?
- Mucinex (Guaifenesin) may be used to treat bronchitis, common cold, cough, laryngitis, pharyngitis, perennial allergic rhinitis, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.
- How much does Mucinex cost?
- Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $0.07 per ml, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins.
- Is there a coupon or discount for Mucinex?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Mucinex. To pay less, look for a store-brand version with the same active ingredient (Guaifenesin), which is typically cheaper, and compare unit prices. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
- Who makes Mucinex?
- Mucinex is marketed by Rb Hlth. You can see Rb Hlth's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Mucinex a brand-name or generic drug?
- Mucinex is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Guaifenesin.
- Is Mucinex available over the counter?
- Yes. Mucinex is an over-the-counter (OTC) product — you can buy it without a prescription. Follow the label directions and ask a pharmacist if you're unsure whether it's right for you.
- What forms does Mucinex come in?
- Mucinex is currently marketed as tablet, extended release, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- What class of drug is Mucinex?
- Mucinex is classified as expectorant, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.
- Is Mucinex FDA-registered?
- Mucinex is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA021282. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
- Is Mucinex safe?
- There's no single safe-or-not verdict, and we don't yet have a composite recall-safety score for Mucinex. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings below, and always consult a licensed professional.
Clinical content sourced from the FDA label via openFDA (U.S. FDA). View the FDA label on DailyMed → Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.
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