What is NDC 72854-161?

72854-161 is the product NDC for Mucinex Fast-Max Cold and Flu, Acetaminophen 325 mg/1; Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 mg/1 tablet, listed with the FDA by Reckitt Benckiser LLC. It has 4 package NDCs, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.

What drug is associated with this NDC?

Mucinex Fast-Max Cold and Flu (Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide).

What is the active ingredient?

Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan hydrobromide.

Reckitt Benckiser LLC, NDC labeler code 72854. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.

What other NDCs exist for Mucinex Fast-Max Cold and Flu?

1 other product NDC are listed under this name.

Is there a related HCPCS / J-code?

Not in Med-Code's curated HCPCS directory.

Mucinex Fast-Max Cold and Flu NDC 72854-161

NDC codes

FDA NDC Directory

Product NDC (as listed)72854-161Labeler and product segments. Claims need a package NDC.

Product NDC at billing width72854-0161Add the package segment from the table below.

Package NDCs as listed with the FDA, and the 11-digit 5-4-2 form used on claims. The highlighted digit is the added leading zero.
Package NDC	11-digit (billing)	Package
72854-161-02	72854016102	2 TABLET in 1 POUCH (72854-161-02)Marketed from Apr 1, 2025
72854-161-04	72854016104	2 POUCH in 1 CARTON (72854-161-04) / 2 TABLET in 1 POUCHMarketed from Apr 1, 2025
72854-161-10	72854016110	1 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (72854-161-10) / 10 TABLET in 1 BLISTER PACKMarketed from Apr 1, 2025
72854-161-20	72854016120	2 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (72854-161-20) / 10 TABLET in 1 BLISTER PACKMarketed from Apr 1, 2025

How the 11-digit form is made: The product segment has 3 digits, so one leading zero is added to it (5-3-2 → 5-4-2). Formatting the NDC does not by itself make it billable — the product, package and quantity must match what was dispensed or administered, and payer rules apply. Conversion rules

Product information

Brand name (proprietary): Mucinex Fast-Max Cold and Flu
Generic name (nonproprietary): acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide
Active ingredients: Acetaminophen — 325 mg/1Dextromethorphan hydrobromide — 10 mg/1
Dosage form: Tablet
Route: Oral
Labeler: Reckitt Benckiser LLCNDC labeler code 72854
Product type: Over-the-counter drug
Marketing category: OTC monograph drugApplication M 012
Marketing start: Apr 1, 2025
Listing expires: Dec 31, 2027
Other FDA classes: Sigma-1 Receptor Agonists (Mechanism)Uncompetitive NMDA Receptor Antagonists (Mechanism)
Identifiers: Product ID 72854-161_522dbf72-6c3c-de6a-e063-6394a90ac6ecSPL ID 522dbf72-6c3c-de6a-e063-6394a90ac6ecSPL set ID 31ac6883-ffcd-39de-e063-6294a90a52ddRxCUI 2709673UNII 362O9ITL9D, 9D2RTI9KYHUPC 0363824998923
Pharmacologic class: Sigma-1 Agonist; Uncompetitive N-methyl-D-aspartate Receptor Antagonist

Billing references

What Med-Code can say about coding this product, and where each statement comes from. Nothing here is inferred from the name alone.

HCPCS codeNo match

No HCPCS code in Med-Code's directory. Oral products like this are usually dispensed by a pharmacy and billed by NDC.

NDC on a medical claim

N472854016102 followed by a unit qualifier and the quantity

Package 72854-0161-02. Unit qualifiers: F2 (international unit), GR (gram), ME (milligram), ML (milliliter), UN (unit (each)). The qualifier and quantity depend on what was given. About the N4 qualifier

Product label

Current FDA label (SPL), effective May 19, 2026.

Indications (excerpt from the label)

Uses Uses ■ temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms: ■ 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 ■ minor aches and pains ■ sore throat ■ headache ■ temporarily reduces fever

Excerpt only. Read the full label for complete information.

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About NDC 72854-161

What is NDC 72854-161?: 72854-161 is the product NDC for Mucinex Fast-Max Cold and Flu, Acetaminophen 325 mg/1; Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 mg/1 tablet, listed with the FDA by Reckitt Benckiser LLC. It has 4 package NDCs, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.
What drug is associated with this NDC?: Mucinex Fast-Max Cold and Flu (Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide).
What is the active ingredient?: Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan hydrobromide.
Who is the labeler?: Reckitt Benckiser LLC, NDC labeler code 72854. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.
What other NDCs exist for Mucinex Fast-Max Cold and Flu?: 1 other product NDC are listed under this name. See all Mucinex Fast-Max Cold and Flu NDCs.
Is there a related HCPCS / J-code?: Not in Med-Code's curated HCPCS directory. See Billing references above.

Other finished products listed under the same name: strengths, forms and labelers.

Other Mucinex Fast-Max Cold and Flu NDCs
Product	Strength	Form · route	Labeler	Product NDC	Package NDCs (11-digit)
Mucinex Fast-Max Cold and Fluacetaminophen, guaifenesin, phenylephrine hydrochloride, and dextromethorphan hydrobromide	Acetaminophen 325 mg/1 + 3 more ingredients	Tablet, Film coatedOral	Reckitt Benckiser LLC	63824-514	63824-0514-01

Other NDCs under M 012

Products listed under the same FDA application: other strengths and forms, and repackagers who relabel the same product.

FDA NDC Directory listings under M 012
Product	Strength	Form · route	Labeler	Product NDC
Quality Choice Menthol Cough Dropsmenthol cough drops	Menthol 5.4 mg/1	LozengeOral	Chain Drug Marketing Association, Inc.	83324-265
12 Hour Original Nasal Decongestantnasal spray	Oxymetazoline hydrochloride 50 mg/100mL	LiquidNasal	Sheffield Pharmaceuticals LLC	11527-140
nasal decongestantoxymetazoline hydrochloride	Oxymetazoline hydrochloride .05 g/100mL	SprayNasal	Safeway	21130-420
Cold and Flu Daytime Nighttimeacetaminophen, dextromethorphan hbr, doxylamine succinate, phenylephrine hcl	—	Kit	CVS WOONSOCKET PRESCRIPTION CENTER, INCORPORATED	51316-123
Mucus Relief All in One Maximum Strengthacetaminophen, dextromethorphan hbr, guaifenesin, phenylephrine hcl	Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 20 mg/20mL + 3 more ingredients	LiquidOral	Dolgencorp, Inc. (DOLLAR GENERAL & REXALL)	55910-886
Cold and Flu Reliefacetaminophen dextromethorphan hbr phenylephrine hcl	Acetaminophen 325 mg/15mL + 2 more ingredients	LiquidOral	Family Dollar (FAMILY WELLNESS)	55319-646
Childrens Plus Cough and Runny Noseacetaminophen, chlorpheniramine maleate, dextromethorphan hydrobromide	Acetaminophen 160 mg/5mL + 2 more ingredients	SuspensionOral	Dolgencorp, Inc. (DOLLAR GENERAL & REXALL)	55910-297
Giltuss Cough and Colddextromethorphan hydrobromide, guaifenesin, phenylephrine hydrochloride	Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 15 mg/5mL + 2 more ingredients	SolutionOral	Gil Pharmaceutical Corp	58552-130
Best Choice Maximum Strengthoxymetazoline hydrochloride	Oxymetazoline hydrochloride .05 g/100mL	SprayNasal	BEST CHOICE (VALU MERCHANDISERS COMPANY)	63941-718
Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Cold PowerFast Fizz Day and Nightaspirin, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, phenylephrine bitartrate	—	KitOral	Bayer HealthCare LLC.	0280-0086
McKesson Phenylephrine HClphenylephrine hcl	Phenylephrine hydrochloride 5 mg/1	Tablet, Film coatedOral	McKesson Medical-Surgical	68599-1631
Topcare Chest Congestion and Sinus Congestion Relief PEguaifenesin/phenylephrine	Guaifenesin 400 mg/1; Phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg/1	TabletOral	TOPCO ASSOCIATES LLC	36800-989
Chest Rubcamphor, eucalyptus oil, menthol	Menthol 26 mg/g + 2 more ingredients	JellyTopical	Hy-Vee, Inc.	42507-248
XL-3 Day Timeacetaminophen, dextromethorphan hbr, phenylephrine hcl	Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 mg/15mL + 2 more ingredients	LiquidOral	Rnv LLC	84379-441
7 Select Maximum Strengthdextromethorphan hbr, guaifenesin	Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 20 mg/20mL; Guaifenesin 400 mg/20mL	SolutionOral	7-ELEVEN	10202-740
ASP Nighttime Maxacetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, doxylamine succinate, phenylephrine hydrochloride	Acetaminophen 325 mg/1 + 3 more ingredients	Capsule, Liquid filledOral	Humanwell PuraCap Pharmaceutical (Wuhan), Ltd.	53345-053
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold and Fluchlorpheniramine maleate, acetaminophen, phenylephrine hydrochloride, dextromethorphan hydrobromide tablet	Acetaminophen 250 mg/1 + 3 more ingredients	Tablet, EffervescentOral	Lil' Drug Store Products, Inc.	66715-9831
Cold and Flu Relief Daytimeacetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, phenylephrine hydrochloride	Acetaminophen 325 mg/1 + 2 more ingredients	Capsule, Liquid filledOral	H E B	37808-864
Cold Reliefacetaminophen, dextromethorphan hbr, phenylephrine hcl	Acetaminophen 325 mg/1 + 2 more ingredients	Tablet, Film coatedOral	United Natural Foods, Inc. dba UNFI	41163-907
CareOne Severe Congestion Nasaloxymetazoline hydrochloride	Oxymetazoline hydrochloride .05 g/100mL	SprayNasal	American Sales Company	41520-108

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