Guaifenesin
Over-the-CounterBrand names: Guaifenesin
About This Medication
Oral preparation used for symptom management and health support.
Active Ingredients
| Ingredient | Strength |
|---|---|
| Guaifenesin | - |
Indications & Usage
Dosage & Administration
Warnings & Precautions
Warnings Do not use ■ for children under 12 years of age
Frequently Asked Questions
Uses ■ helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive
Directions ■ do not crush, chew, or break tablet ■ take with a full glass of water ■ this product can be administered without regard for timing of meals ■ adults and children 12 years of age and over: 1 tablet every 12 hours. Do not exceed 2 tablets in 24 hours. ■ children under 12 years of age: do not use
Warnings Do not use ■ for children under 12 years of age
Guaifenesin is available over the counter (OTC) without a prescription.
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- • DailyMed — Guaifenesin drug label (National Library of Medicine)
- • openFDA — Guaifenesin label data (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
- • RxNorm — RXCUI 310621 (NLM Normalized Drug Names)
- • NDC Directory — Guaifenesin (FDA National Drug Code)
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Data sources: DailyMed (NLM), openFDA, MFDS