The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1367-2015·Announced 2015-09-02

Mucinex Fast Max Liquid Recalled for Missing Drug Facts Labeling

Reckitt Benckiser is recalling Mucinex Fast Max liquid bottles where the back label is missing active ingredients and safety warnings.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of at least 4 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Reckitt Benckiser LLC is recalling 200,688 bottles of Mucinex Fast Max Severe Congestion & Cough, Maximum Strength, 6 fl oz (180 mL) bottles. The product is distributed nationwide and is intended for ages 12 and older.

The recall is due to a labeling error where the back of the bottle, which contains the Drug Facts panel, is missing certain active ingredients such as acetaminophen, phenylephrine, dextromethorphan, diphenhydramine, and/or guaifenesin. Consequently, specific safety warnings associated with these ingredients may also be missing from the label.

Consumers should check their bottles for the affected lot numbers and expiration dates listed in the recall notice. If a bottle is affected, consumers should stop using it and contact Reckitt Benckiser for a refund or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Mucinex Fast Max Severe Congestion & Cough, Maximum Strength, Dextromethorphan HBr Cough Suppressant, Guaifenesin Expectorant, Phenylephrine HCl Nasal Decongestant, 6 fl oz (180 mL) Bottle, For Age 12+, Dist. By: Reckitt Benckiser Parsippany, NJ 07054-0224, Made in India, NDC 638
Affected units
200,688

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 7 recalled by Reckitt Benckiser LLC under a single FDA (Drugs) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 7 products in this recall →