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Mucinex Instasoothe Sore Throat Plus Cough Sugar Free drug information

HEXYLRESORCINOL AND MENTHOL
Reckitt Benckiser LLC · ORAL

Product NDC: 72854-268

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Generic nameHEXYLRESORCINOL AND MENTHOL
Labeler / manufacturerReckitt Benckiser LLC
RouteORAL
Drug classDrug class not supplied in source label
Product NDC72854-268
Label effective date2026-09-01

Official product label reference

Mucinex Instasoothe Sore Throat Plus Cough Sugar Free — Reckitt Benckiser LLC

This page contains 15 source sections for HEXYLRESORCINOL AND MENTHOL, oral route. Label set 4a938e15-a996-8538-e063-6294a90ad4ee, version 4.

Retrieved 2026-10-02 · openFDA dataset updated 2026-10-02 · Check the current DailyMed label

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Uses described in the label

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

Purpose

Purpose Hexylresorcinol 2 mg - Oral pain reliever Menthol 6.1 mg - Cough suppressant
Dosage and administration — label text
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
Warnings
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.
Unclassified section
Drug Facts Dist. by: Reckitt Benckiser Nutley, NJ 07110-6100
Active ingredient
Active ingredients (in each lozenge) Hexylresorcinol 2 mg Menthol 6.1 mg
Do not use
Do not use in children under 6 years of age
While using this medicine
When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage
When to stop use and seek help
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.
Pregnancy or breast feeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Child safety
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Storage and handling
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.
Inactive ingredient
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
Questions
Questions? 1-866-MUCINEX (1-866-682-4639)
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Official sources and product identifiers

Substances listed: HEXYLRESORCINOL, MENTHOL

RxNorm identifiers: 2744293

Package NDC codes

72854-268-32

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