How much does Mucus Relief cost?

Pricing for Mucus Relief varies by insurance plan, dose, and pharmacy. Our database does not show a fixed cost because prices change faster than we can verify. For current pharmacy prices, check your insurance's formulary tier (in the prior-authorization section), use the GoodRx or Cost Plus Drugs deep links on this page, or ask your pharmacist to run a test claim. If a copay card is listed, it usually drops the out-of-pocket significantly for commercial insurance.

Does Mucus Relief need prior authorization?

Mucus Relief appears on 1 payer formulary in our database. PA requirements vary by payer — see the prior-authorization table on this page for specifics. In general, specialty and brand-name drugs are more likely to require PA than generic equivalents.

Is there a copay card or patient assistance program for Mucus Relief?

We haven't verified an active copay card or PAP for Mucus Relief in our current data. Check NeedyMeds or RxAssist for independent directories, or submit what you find via our "Report a broken link" form.

What is Mucus Relief used to treat?

Mucus Relief (generic: Guaifenesin) is indicated for Chest Congestion, Common Cold. Click any condition name on this page for more detail.

Does Mucus Relief have a generic version?

The generic name for Mucus Relief is Guaifenesin. Whether a generic is currently available depends on patent status — check the FDA Orange Book or ask your pharmacist. Generics are often substantially cheaper than brand-name drugs.

Mucus Relief

Generic: Guaifenesin

Verified·Apr 23, 2026

NDC: 67091-345
RxCUI: 310621
Route: ORAL
ICD-10 indication: R09.89

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About Mucus Relief

What is this medication? Mucus Relief, which often contains the active ingredient guaifenesin, is an expectorant medication used to relieve chest congestion and cough symptoms associated with the common cold, flu, or respiratory infections. It is primarily prescribed or recommended to help clear the airways when a person has a thick buildup of phlegm or mucus. The medication is available in several forms, such as tablets, extended-release capsules, and liquids, to accommodate different patient needs and preferences. This medication functions by increasing the volume and reducing the viscosity of secretions in the trachea and bronchi. By thinning and loosening the mucus in the lungs and throat, it makes it much easier for the individual to cough up the material and clear their breathing passages. It is important to remember that while this drug addresses the symptoms of congestion, it does not cure the underlying illness, and staying well-hydrated is often encouraged to help the medication work more efficiently.

Copay & patient assistance

Detailed copay and financial assistance information is not publicly available for this medication at this time. Please consult your pharmacist or the manufacturer's official patient support program for more details.

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Prescribing information

From the FDA-approved label for Mucus Relief. Official source: DailyMed (NLM) · Label effective Nov 11, 2022

Indications and usage

Uses helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with the common cold or inhaled irritants the intensity of coughing the impulse to cough to help you get to sleep

Dosage and administration

Directions do not crush, chew, or break tablet take with a full glass of water this product can be administered without regards for timing of meals adults and children 12 years of age and older: 1 tablet every 12 hours; not more than 2 tablets in 24 hours children under 12 years of age: do not use

Warnings

Warnings Do not use for children under12 years of age if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product. 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) When using this product, do not use more than directed. 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 (1-800-222-1222).

Label text is reproduced as-is from the FDA-approved label. We do not paraphrase, summarize, or omit. Content above is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your prescribing clinician or pharmacist before making decisions about your medication.

Conditions we've indexed resources for

Click a condition to see copay cards, grants, and PA rules specific to it. For the full list of FDA-approved indications, see Prescribing information above.

Prior authorization & coverage

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How this page is sourced

Drug identity verified against openFDA NDC Directory.
Label text (when shown) originates from NLM DailyMed.
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