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# **mucinex**

**Worth a look**

Shows a $8.8M/yr market, but brand-locked demand (top 5 brands take 100% of clicks) keeps it on the watch list.

Market size 100Growth 7Conversion 98Competition 41Returns 100Price range 70Avg price 84Brand share 0Review moat 24Quality gap 18

**Market size**

**Incredible****$8.8M**

$8.8M/yr · 2.8M searches

**Returns**

**Incredible****0.1%**

return rate — above 6% kills the launch gate

**Conversion**

**Incredible****16.8%**

search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale

**Avg price**

**Great****$18.50**

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

**Price range**

**Good****$7.01–$33.52**

cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100

**Competition**

**Okay****60%**

top-5 click share — leaders hold, buyers still browse

**Review moat**

**Bad****6,105.8**

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

**Quality gap**

**Bad****4.7★**

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

**Growth**

**Bad****-35.8%**

90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch

**Brand share**

**Bad****100%**

top-5 brand share — brand-locked demand

## **Competition**

The top 5 products take 60% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.

**Brands**

**4 **▼falling

**Sellers**

**107**

**Top-5 brand share**

**100%**

**Open market**

**0%**

- Mucinex69% - Amazon Basic Care27% - WELMATE2% - GenCare2% - Open — no brand owns it (0%)

## **Product shelf**

Each bubble is one product — market share against review moat; bubble size tracks estimated sales, color grades how beatable the incumbent looks.

0%5%$440K10%$881K15%$1.3M20%$1.8M1001K10K100K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales

Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)

All 20 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

### **Top sellers**

by 90-day click share

[1![Amazon Basic Care Maximum Strength Mucus DM Expectorant and Cough Suppressant Chest Congestion Relief 12 Hour 14 Tablets](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41p7ZAoDVDS.jpg)**Amazon Basic Care Maximum Strength Mucus DM Expectorant and Cough Suppressant Chest Congestion Relief 12 Hour 14 Tablets**Amazon Basic Care**$7.01**4.6★9,080 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08ZF2CXB7) [2![Mucinex 12 Hour 600 mg Guaifenesin Extended-Release Tablets for Excess Mucus Relief Expectorant Aids Excess Mucus Removal Chest Congestion Relief 20 Bi-Layer Tablets](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Uxzoe8tQL.jpg)**Mucinex 12 Hour 600 mg Guaifenesin Extended-Release Tablets for Excess Mucus Relief Expectorant Aids Excess Mucus Removal Chest Congestion Relief 20 Bi-Layer Tablets**Mucinex**$12.91**4.8★3,740 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000Z09S6W) [3![Mucinex 12 Hour Maximum Strength 1200 mg Guaifenesin Extended-Release Tablets for Excess Mucus Relief Expectorant Aids Excess Mucus Removal Chest Congestion Relief for Adults 48 Tablets](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ZWV6j6kzL.jpg)**Mucinex 12 Hour Maximum Strength 1200 mg Guaifenesin Extended-Release Tablets for Excess Mucus Relief Expectorant Aids Excess Mucus Removal Chest Congestion Relief for Adults 48 Tablets**Mucinex**$29.62**4.8★1,565 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F2JMYNZQ) [4![Mucinex Fast-Max Maximum Strength Day & Night Cold and Flu Medicine for Adults Powerful Over-the-Counter Medication for Cold & Flu Symptoms Fast Dissolving Liquid Gels 24 Count](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/518Z3ZM6Z9L.jpg)**Mucinex Fast-Max Maximum Strength Day & Night Cold and Flu Medicine for Adults Powerful Over-the-Counter Medication for Cold & Flu Symptoms Fast Dissolving Liquid Gels 24 Count**Mucinex**$17.04**4.8★1,479 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F2JM34F6) [5![Mucinex 12 Hour 600 mg Guaifenesin Extended-Release Tablets for Excess Mucus Relief Expectorant Aids Excess Mucus Removal Chest Congestion Relief 100 Bi-Layer Tablets](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41s2De2Z8cL.jpg)**Mucinex 12 Hour 600 mg Guaifenesin Extended-Release Tablets for Excess Mucus Relief Expectorant Aids Excess Mucus Removal Chest Congestion Relief 100 Bi-Layer Tablets**Mucinex**$33.52**4.8★10,842 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005LEMQOS)

**~~View all top sellers →~~**

### **Newest**

by launch date

[![Mucinex Fast-Max Maximum Strength Day & Night Cold and Flu Medicine for Adults Powerful Over-the-Counter Medication for Cold & Flu Symptoms Fast Dissolving Liquid Gels 24 Count](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/518Z3ZM6Z9L.jpg)**Mucinex Fast-Max Maximum Strength Day & Night Cold and Flu Medicine for Adults Powerful Over-the-Counter Medication for Cold & Flu Symptoms Fast Dissolving Liquid Gels 24 Count**Mucinex**$17.04**1,479 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F2JM34F6) [![Mucinex Rapid Clear Maximum Strength Cold Medicine & Expectorant Fever Pain Headache & Excess Mucus Relief with Acetaminophen & Guaifenesin Rapid Release Caplets for Adults 20 Count](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51RpLelrxvL.jpg)**Mucinex Rapid Clear Maximum Strength Cold Medicine & Expectorant Fever Pain Headache & Excess Mucus Relief with Acetaminophen & Guaifenesin Rapid Release Caplets for Adults 20 Count**Mucinex**$13.70**1,862 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F2JLW7FX) [![Mucinex 12 Hour 600 mg Guaifenesin Extended-Release Tablets for Excess Mucus Relief Expectorant Aids Excess Mucus Removal Chest Congestion Relief 80 Bi-Layer Tablets](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/414b8uXxsNL.jpg)**Mucinex 12 Hour 600 mg Guaifenesin Extended-Release Tablets for Excess Mucus Relief Expectorant Aids Excess Mucus Removal Chest Congestion Relief 80 Bi-Layer Tablets**Mucinex**$27.47**427 rev3y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B919T5L2) [![WELMATE - Mucus Relief - Guaifenesin 1200 mg Maximum Strength - Extended-Release Expectorant Tablets - Helps Clear Chest Congestion & Loosen Mucus - 12 Hour Relief - 100 Count](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/411vCZG1CoL.jpg)**WELMATE - Mucus Relief - Guaifenesin 1200 mg Maximum Strength - Extended-Release Expectorant Tablets - Helps Clear Chest Congestion & Loosen Mucus - 12 Hour Relief - 100 Count**WELMATE**$29.54**3,954 rev4y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09XPDMTB6) [![Amazon Basic Care Guaifenesin Extended-Release Tablets 600 mg 12 Hour Expectorant for Chest Congestion and Mucus Relief 20 Count](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/414hj09dQFL.jpg)**Amazon Basic Care Guaifenesin Extended-Release Tablets 600 mg 12 Hour Expectorant for Chest Congestion and Mucus Relief 20 Count**Amazon Basic Care**$8.36**4,555 rev4y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08ZDVBRM8)

**~~View all new products →~~**

### **Trending**

90-day click momentum

[![Amazon Basic Care Guaifenesin Extended-Release Bi-Layer Tablets 600 mg 12 Hour Expectorant for Chest Congestion and Mucus Relief Cough Medicine 60 Count](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41IBSaqoh6L.jpg)**Amazon Basic Care Guaifenesin Extended-Release Bi-Layer Tablets 600 mg 12 Hour Expectorant for Chest Congestion and Mucus Relief Cough Medicine 60 Count**Amazon Basic Care**$17.46**4.6★**▲ 191%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089HNKWLF) [![Amazon Basic Care Maximum Strength Mucus DM Expectorant and Cough Suppressant Chest Congestion Relief 12 Hour 14 Tablets](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41p7ZAoDVDS.jpg)**Amazon Basic Care Maximum Strength Mucus DM Expectorant and Cough Suppressant Chest Congestion Relief 12 Hour 14 Tablets**Amazon Basic Care**$7.01**4.6★**▲ 56%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08ZF2CXB7) [![Mucinex 12 Hour 600 mg Guaifenesin Extended-Release Tablets for Excess Mucus Relief Expectorant Aids Excess Mucus Removal Chest Congestion Relief 80 Bi-Layer Tablets](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/414b8uXxsNL.jpg)**Mucinex 12 Hour 600 mg Guaifenesin Extended-Release Tablets for Excess Mucus Relief Expectorant Aids Excess Mucus Removal Chest Congestion Relief 80 Bi-Layer Tablets**Mucinex**$27.47**4.8★**▲ 45%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B919T5L2) [![Mucinex DM 12Hr Chest Congestion & Cough Medicine for Adults Cold and Cough Medicine for Excess Mucus Relief 600 mg Guaifenesin & 30 mg Dextromethorphan HBr 20 Bi-Layer Tablets](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41bHgP5ISDL.jpg)**Mucinex DM 12Hr Chest Congestion & Cough Medicine for Adults Cold and Cough Medicine for Excess Mucus Relief 600 mg Guaifenesin & 30 mg Dextromethorphan HBr 20 Bi-Layer Tablets**Mucinex**$13.47**4.7★**▲ 14%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000XYGKQQ) [![Mucinex 12 Hour 600 mg Guaifenesin Extended-Release Tablets for Excess Mucus Relief Expectorant Aids Excess Mucus Removal Chest Congestion Relief 20 Bi-Layer Tablets](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Uxzoe8tQL.jpg)**Mucinex 12 Hour 600 mg Guaifenesin Extended-Release Tablets for Excess Mucus Relief Expectorant Aids Excess Mucus Removal Chest Congestion Relief 20 Bi-Layer Tablets**Mucinex**$12.91**4.8★**▲ 14%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000Z09S6W)

**~~View all trending →~~**

## **Demand & seasonality**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 66 weeks — -35.8% search growth over the last 90 days.

100K60KSpike '25Black Friday '25Spike '26 seasonAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJun

Peak months: Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.1×

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Efficiency**15%

*“Works Well”*

**Value For Money**12%

*“much less expensive”*

**Cough Relief**11%

*“Good for cough”*

**Quality-Overall**9%

*“As good as brand name”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**8%

*“Works as stated”*

**Sinus Relief**8%

*“Really helps clear my sinuses”*

**Cold Relief**7%

*“Cold relief”*

**Dosage**3%

*“Having the max strength formula is nice so you're not having to double up or take extra doses”*

**Breathability**2%

*“Helps with my breathing”*

**Sleep Quality**2%

*“It will let you sleep”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Ease Of Use**28%

*“Not user friendly”*

**Functionality-Overall**11%

*“Did not work”*

**Value For Money**5%

*“Very costly”*

**Cough Relief**4%

*“Break up coughing”*

**Design-Overall**3%

*“Stupidest Cap Design”*

**Size-Overall**2%

*“A bit small”*

**Dosage**2%

*“Two big pills don't like”*

**Taste-Overall**2%

*“tastes weird”*

**Allergies**2%

*“I had a reaction to the dextromethorphan”*

**Side Effects**2%

*“Bad side effects”*

### **Top return reasons **

**Functionality-Overall**17%

**Value For Money**10%

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**9%

**Dosage**9%

**Ease Of Chewing/Swallowing**8%

**Size-Overall**7%

**Cough Relief**7%

**Joint Pain**5%

**Heart Health**4%

**Product Condition**3%