Lozenge
MUCINEX INSTASOOTHE SORE THROAT PLUS COUGH SUGAR FREE
Hexylresorcinol 2 mg, Menthol 6.1 mg
Over the counterMonograph M012
The listing
- NDC product code
- 72854-268 (labeller 72854, product 268)
- Labeller
- Reckitt Benckiser LLC
- Brand name
- MUCINEX INSTASOOTHE SORE THROAT PLUS COUGH SUGAR FREE
- Generic name
- Hexylresorcinol and Menthol
- Dosage form
- Lozenge
- Route
- oral
- Marketing category
- OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG M012
- Marketing start
- 1 June 2026
- Listing expires
- 31 December 2027
- RxNorm concept
- 2744293
Active ingredients
| Ingredient | Strength | Other listings |
|---|---|---|
| Hexylresorcinol | 2 mg | 3 |
| Menthol | 6.1 mg | 460 |
Strengths as listed in the FDA National Drug Code Directory, retrieved 4 September 2026. "Other listings" counts every other product on this site containing the same ingredient at any strength.
What the label claims
These are read from this product's own label, not assigned by us and not inferred from the ingredient.
Stated purposeCough suppressantOral anesthetic
Stated useSore throatMinor throat irritationCoughSore mouth, gums and canker soresCommon cold symptoms
Drug Facts, as filed
Quoted from the label FDA holds for this product. Long fields are truncated. The panel printed on the package you are holding is the one that governs.
- Active ingredient
- (in each lozenge) Hexylresorcinol 2 mg Menthol 6.1 mg
- Purpose
- Hexylresorcinol 2 mg - Oral pain reliever Menthol 6.1 mg - Cough suppressant
- 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
- 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.
- Stop use and ask a doctor if
- 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
- If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
- Keep out of reach of children
- Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
- 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
- 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
- Storage
- 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.
- Other information
- 1-866-MUCINEX (1-866-682-4639)
Label version 4, effective 1 September 2026. Retrieved from the openFDA drug label API on 4 September 2026. Read the full label on DailyMed.
Packages
| Package NDC | Description | Listed from |
|---|---|---|
| 72854-268-32 | 32 POUCH in 1 BAG (72854-268-32) / 1 LOZENGE in 1 POUCH | 1 June 2026 |
The package NDC adds a third segment to the product code, identifying the pack size. See how to read an NDC.
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