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Guaifenesin 400mg (GUAIFENESIN)

Guaifenesin 400mg (GUAIFENESIN) is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Guaifenesin 400mg; Generic name: GUAIFENESIN; Drug class: Expectorant [EPC].

Brand nameGuaifenesin 400mg
Generic nameGUAIFENESIN
Drug classExpectorant [EPC]
ManufacturerMarlex Pharmaceuticals Inc
Used forUses helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageway of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive
DosageDirections: Do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period. This product is not intended for use in children under 12 years of age Adults & children 12 years and over: 1 to 2 tablets every 4 hours Children under 12 years: do not use
WarningsWarnings 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 last more than 7 days, comes back or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious illness. TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF IMPRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING. If pregnant or breast- feeding, ask a health professional
Active ingredient(s)Active ingredient (in each tablet) Guaifenesin 400mg
RouteORAL
Official labelhttps://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=13f4db4e-687e-9d7b-e063-6294a90ab088

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