Dextromethorphan hydrobromide; guaifenesin; naproxen sodium - Generic Drug Details

What are the generic sources for dextromethorphan hydrobromide; guaifenesin; naproxen sodium and what is the scope of patent protection?

Dextromethorphan hydrobromide; guaifenesin; naproxen sodium is the generic ingredient in one branded drug marketed by Reckitt Benckiser and is included in one NDA. There are three patents protecting this compound. Additional information is available in the individual branded drug profile pages.

One supplier is listed for this compound.

Summary for dextromethorphan hydrobromide; guaifenesin; naproxen sodium

International Patents:	7
US Patents:	3
Tradenames:	1
Applicants:	1
NDAs:	1
Finished Product Suppliers / Packagers:	1
DailyMed Link:	dextromethorphan hydrobromide; guaifenesin; naproxen sodium at DailyMed

DrugPatentWatch^® Estimated Loss of Exclusivity (LOE) Date for dextromethorphan hydrobromide; guaifenesin; naproxen sodium

Dosage:

TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE;ORAL

^*The generic entry opportunity date is the latter of the last compound-claiming patent and the last regulatory exclusivity protection. Many factors can influence early or later generic entry. This date is provided as a rough estimate of generic entry potential and should not be used as an independent source.

Pharmacology for dextromethorphan hydrobromide; guaifenesin; naproxen sodium

Drug Class	Expectorant Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug Sigma-1 Agonist Uncompetitive N-methyl-D-aspartate Receptor Antagonist
Mechanism of Action	Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors Sigma-1 Receptor Agonists Uncompetitive NMDA Receptor Antagonists
Physiological Effect	Decreased Respiratory Secretion Viscosity Increased Respiratory Secretions

Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) Classes for dextromethorphan hydrobromide; guaifenesin; naproxen sodium

G02CC	Antiinflammatory products for vaginal administration
G02C	OTHER GYNECOLOGICALS
G02	OTHER GYNECOLOGICALS
G	Genito-urinary system and sex hormones

M01AE	Propionic acid derivatives
M01A	ANTIINFLAMMATORY AND ANTIRHEUMATIC PRODUCTS, NON-STEROIDS
M01	ANTIINFLAMMATORY AND ANTIRHEUMATIC PRODUCTS
M	Musculo-skeletal system

M02AA	Antiinflammatory preparations, non-steroids for topical use
M02A	TOPICAL PRODUCTS FOR JOINT AND MUSCULAR PAIN
M02	TOPICAL PRODUCTS FOR JOINT AND MUSCULAR PAIN
M	Musculo-skeletal system

R05CA	Expectorants
R05C	EXPECTORANTS, EXCL. COMBINATIONS WITH COUGH SUPPRESSANTS
R05	COUGH AND COLD PREPARATIONS
R	Respiratory system

R05DA	Opium alkaloids and derivatives
R05D	COUGH SUPPRESSANTS, EXCL. COMBINATIONS WITH EXPECTORANTS
R05	COUGH AND COLD PREPARATIONS
R	Respiratory system

US Patents and Regulatory Information for dextromethorphan hydrobromide; guaifenesin; naproxen sodium

Applicant	Tradename	Generic Name	Dosage	NDA	Approval Date	TE	Type	RLD	RS	Patent No.	Patent Expiration	Product	Substance	Delist Req.	Exclusivity Expiration
Reckitt Benckiser	MUCINEX 12HR COLD & FEVER MULTI-SYMPTOM	dextromethorphan hydrobromide; guaifenesin; naproxen sodium	TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE;ORAL	217338-001	Dec 22, 2025		OTC	Yes	Yes			Y
Reckitt Benckiser	MUCINEX 12HR COLD & FEVER MULTI-SYMPTOM	dextromethorphan hydrobromide; guaifenesin; naproxen sodium	TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE;ORAL	217338-001	Dec 22, 2025		OTC	Yes	Yes			Y
Reckitt Benckiser	MUCINEX 12HR COLD & FEVER MULTI-SYMPTOM	dextromethorphan hydrobromide; guaifenesin; naproxen sodium	TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE;ORAL	217338-001	Dec 22, 2025		OTC	Yes	Yes			Y

International Patents for dextromethorphan hydrobromide; guaifenesin; naproxen sodium

Country	Patent Number	Title	Estimated Expiration
Canada	3001337	FORMULATION PHARMACEUTIQUE (PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATION)
European Patent Office	3364955	FORMULATION PHARMACEUTIQUE (PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATION)
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)	2017062997
Canada	2965256
European Patent Office	3209286

Supplementary Protection Certificates for dextromethorphan hydrobromide; guaifenesin; naproxen sodium

Patent Number	Supplementary Protection Certificate	SPC Country	SPC Expiration	SPC Description
1539166	2013C/064	Belgium		PRODUCT NAME: DEXTROMETHORPHANE OU UN SEL, PRCURSEUR DE DERIVE PHARMACEUTIQUEMENT ACCEPTABLE, PAR EXEMPLE LE BROMHYDRURE DE DEXTROMETORPHANE ET EN PARTICULIER LE BROMHYDRURE DE DEXTROMETROPHANE MONHYDRATE ET QUINIDINE OU UN SEL,....; AUTHORISATION NUMBER AND DATE: EU/1/13/833 20130626
1539166	CA 2013 00059	Denmark		PRODUCT NAME: KOMBINATION AF (A) DEXTROMETHORPHAN OG (B) QUNIDIN, HERUNDER DEXTROMETHORPHANHYDROBROMIDMONOHYDRAT OG QUINIDINSULFATDIHYDRAT; REG. NO/DATE: EU/1/13/833 20130624
1539166	13C0062	France		PRODUCT NAME: (A) DEXTROMETHORPHAN OU UN SEL PHARMACEUTIQUEMENT ACCEPTABLE, PAR EXEMPLE LE BROMHYDRATE DE DEXTROMETHORPHAN ET EN PARTICULIER LE MONOHYDRATE DE BROMHYDRATE DE DEXTROMETHORPHAN (B) QUINIDINE OU UN SEL PHARMACEUTIQUEMENT ACCEPTABLE, PAR EXEMPLE LE SULFATE DE QUINIDINE EN PARTICULIER LE DIHYDRATE DE SULFATE DE QUINIDINE; REGISTRATION NO/DATE: EU/1/13/833/001-003 20130626
1539166	92323	Luxembourg		PRODUCT NAME: LA COMBINAISON DE (A) DEXTROMETHORPHAN OU UN DE SES SELS PHARMACEUTIQUEMENT ACCEPTABLES, PRECURSEURS OU DERIVES , PAR EX. HYDROBROMURE DE DEXTROMETHORPHAN ET EN PARTICULIER HYDROBROMURE DE DEXTROMETHORPHAN MONOHYDRATE; ET(B) QUINIDINE OU UN DE SES SELS PHARMACEUTIQUEMENT ACCEPTABLES , PRECURSEURS OU DERIVES, PAR EX. SULFATE DE QUINIDINE ET EN PARTICULIER SULFATE DE QUINIDINE DEHYDRATE; FIRST REGISTRATION: 20130624
1539166	60/2013	Austria		PRODUCT NAME: KOMBINATION VON A) DEXTROMETHORPHAN ODER EIN PHARMAZEUTISCH ANNEHMBARES SALZ DAVON, BEISPIELSWEISE DEXTROMETHORPHANHYDROBROMID, UND INSBESONDERE DEXTROMETHORPHANHYDROBROMIDMONOHYDRAT UND B) CHINIDIN ODER EIN PHARMAZEUTISCH ANNEHMBARES SALZ DAVON, BEISPIELSWEISE CHINIDINSULFAT, UND INSBESONDERE CHINIDINSULFATDIHYDRAT.; REGISTRATION NO/DATE: EU/1/13/833 20130626