Overview
- Active ingredient
- Guaifenesin, Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride
- Established class
- Expectorant
- Physiologic effect
- Decreased Respiratory Secretion Viscosity; Increased Respiratory Secretions
- Route
- Oral
- Label date
- 2025-10-24
Indications and usage
Use(s)
- helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bother some mucus and make coughs more productive
- temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to:
- common cold
- hay fever
- upper respiratory allergies
- temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose
- promotes nasal and/or sinus drainage
- temporarily relieves sinus congestion and pressure
Purpose
Expectorant and Nasal Decongestant
Dosage and administration
Directions
- do not crush, chew, or break extended-release tablet
- take with a full glass of water
- this product can be administered without regard for timing of meals
- children under 12 years of age: do not use For 600 mg/60 mg
- adults and children 12 years and older: 2 extended-release tablets every 12 hours; not more than 4 extended-release tablets in 24 hours For 1200 mg/120 mg
- adults and children 12 years and older: 1 extended-release tablet every 12 hours; not more than 2 extended-release tablets in 24 hours
Warnings
Do not use if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson’s disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product. Ask a doctor before use if
- heart disease
- high blood pressure
- thyroid disease
- diabetes
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
- persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
- cough accompanied by too much phlegm (mucus) When using this product
- do not use more than directed Stop use and ask doctor if
- you get nervous, dizzy, or sleepless
- symptoms do not get better within 7 days, come back or occur with a fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious illness. Pregnancy/Breastfeeding 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
if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson’s disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
Ask a doctor before use if
Ask a doctor before use if
- heart disease
- high blood pressure
- thyroid disease
- diabetes
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
- persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
- cough accompanied by too much phlegm (mucus)
When using this product
this product
- do not use more than directed
Stop use and ask a doctor if
and ask doctor if
- you get nervous, dizzy, or sleepless
- symptoms do not get better within 7 days, come back or occur with a fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious illness.
Pregnancy or breast-feeding
Pregnancy/Breastfeeding ask a health professional before use.
Active ingredient (label)
(s) Guaifenesin USP, 600 mg................................................................................Expectorant Pseudoephedrine HCl USP, 60 mg......................................................Nasal Decongestant Guaifenesin USP, 1200 mg................................................................................Expectorant Pseudoephedrine HCl USP, 120 mg......................................................Nasal Decongestant
Inactive ingredients
s FD & C yellow #6, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, silicon dioxide.
Storage and handling
Storage
- store between 20°-25°C (68°-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).