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).