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MUCINEX INSTASOOTHE SORE THROAT PLUS SOOTHING COMFORT

Hexylresorcinol 2.4 mg

Over the counterMonograph M022

The listing

NDC product code
72854-261 (labeller 72854, product 261)
Labeller
Reckitt Benckiser LLC
Brand name
MUCINEX INSTASOOTHE SORE THROAT PLUS SOOTHING COMFORT
Generic name
HEXYLRESORCINOL
Dosage form
Lozenge
Route
oral
Marketing category
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG M022
Marketing start
1 July 2021
Listing expires
31 December 2027
RxNorm concept
247463

Active ingredients

IngredientStrengthOther listings
Hexylresorcinol2.4 mg3

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 purposeOral anesthetic

Stated useSore throatMinor throat irritationSore mouth, gums and canker sores

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 2.4 mg
Purpose
Oral pain reliever
Uses
temporarily relieves occasional minor irritation and pain associated with: sore throat sore mouth canker sores
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 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 swelling, rash, or fever develops 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
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 swelling, rash, or fever develops
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
corn syrup, D&C yellow no. 10, FD&C yellow no. 6, flavor, honey, propylene glycol, purified water, sucrose
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 6, effective 31 August 2026. Retrieved from the openFDA drug label API on 4 September 2026. Read the full label on DailyMed.

Packages

Package NDCDescriptionListed from
72854-261-2020 POUCH in 1 BAG (72854-261-20) / 1 LOZENGE in 1 POUCH1 July 2021
72854-261-4040 POUCH in 1 BAG (72854-261-40) / 1 LOZENGE in 1 POUCH1 July 2021

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