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Guaifenesin

OTC Oral RxCUI 310621
Contents

Overview

Active ingredient
Guaifenesin
Established class
Expectorant
Physiologic effect
Decreased Respiratory Secretion Viscosity; Increased Respiratory Secretions
Route
Oral
Label date
2024-10-07

Indications and usage

Uses helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive.

Purpose

Expectorant

Dosage and administration

Directions 600 mg do not crush, chew, or break extended-release tablet take with a full glass of water this product can be administered without regard for the timing of meals adults and children 12 years of age and over: 1 or 2 extended-release tablets every 12 hours. Do not exceed 4 extended-release tablets in 24 hours. children under 12 years of age: do not use 1200 mg do not crush, chew, or break extended-release tablet take with a full glass of water this product can be administered without regard for the timing of meals adults and children 12 years of age and over: 1 extended-release tablet every 12 hours; not more than 2 extended-release tablets in 24 hours. children under 12 years of age: do not use

Warnings

Do not use for children under 12 years of age Ask a doctor before use if you have persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema cough accompanied by too much phlegm (mucus) Stop use and ask a doctor if cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious illness. Pregnancy/Breastfeeding If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).

Do not use

for children under 12 years of age

Ask a doctor before use if

Ask a doctor before use if you have persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema cough accompanied by too much phlegm (mucus)

Stop use and ask a doctor if

and ask a doctor if cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious illness.

Pregnancy or breast-feeding

Pregnancy/Breastfeeding If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Active ingredient (label)

(s) Active ingredient (in each extended-release tablet) Guaifenesin 600 mg Active ingredient (in each extended-release tablet) Guaifenesin 1200 mg

Inactive ingredients

s carbomer, colloidal silicon dioxide, FD&C blue #1 aluminum lake, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone and talc

Storage and handling

Storage store between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)

Keep out of reach of children

of children In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).