DUBLIN, March 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Perrigo Company plc (NYSE; TASE: PRGO) today announced that it has received final approval from the U.S. Food & Drug administration for the store brand OTC equivalent of Mucinex^® DM Maximum Strength (Guaifenesin and Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide Extended-Release Tablets, 1200 mg/60 mg). This product will be packaged and marketed as a store brand or retailer 'own label' brand and will provide consumers with a high-quality, value alternative to Mucinex^® DM Maximum Strength. The company is finalizing plans to launch Perrigo's wholly owned store brand equivalent of Mucinex^® DM Maximum Strength for the 2018 cough-cold season.

Mucinex^® DM Maximum Strength is indicated to control coughs and to break up mucus, making coughs more productive. Retail sales of Mucinex^® DM Maximum Strength for the last 12 months were approximately $128 million as measured by IRI.  

Perrigo Executive Vice President and President, Consumer Healthcare Americas Jeff Needham stated, "This final approval and upcoming launch is an important accomplishment for our OTC business. Key product launches like Perrigo's store brand equivalent of Mucinex^® DM Maximum Strength provide our customers and consumers with high quality, value alternatives in important treatment categories." 

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SOURCE Perrigo Company plc