Is Mucinex Expectorant, 12 Hour, Maximum Strength, 1200 mg, Extended-Release Bi-Layer Tablets Pescatarian?

This product may or may not be pescatarian as it lists 2 ingredients that could derive from red meat or poultry depending on the source. We recommend contacting the manufacturer directly to confirm.

Why it's a maybe for pescatarian

  • magnesium stearate nf
  • active in each extended-release bi-layer tablet: guaifenesin 1200

magnesium stearate nf

Dietitian note

Magnesium stearate (e572) refers to the magnesium salt of stearic acid. It may be derived from animal fat.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

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Description

Coated, large extended‑release tablets have a chalky, mildly medicinal taste and firm, dense texture; users commonly swallow with water every twelve hours to ease chest congestion and promote mucus clearance. Reviewers frequently note noticeable effectiveness and long duration, but also comment on pill size and occasional unpleasant taste and packaging.

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Ingredients

Active Ingredients: In Each Extended-Release Bi-Layer Tablet: Guaifenesin (1200 mg). Purpose: Expectorant. Inactive Ingredients: Carbomer, Homopolymer Type B, FD&C Blue 1 Aluminum Lake, Hypromellose USP, Magnesium Stearate NF, Microcrystalline Cellulose NF, Sodium Starch Glycolate NF.

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Where to buy

Mucinex Expectorant, 12 Hour, Maximum Strength, 1200 mg, Extended-Release Bi-Layer Tablets is available at 4 retailers

Harris TeeterIGAThe Fresh GrocerVitacost

About this product

Unknown · Pill

Flavor
Neutral
Texture
Hard
Commonly used for
Unknown