Guaifenesin
Guaifenesin is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Guaifenesin; Generic name: GUAIFENESIN; Drug class: Expectorant [EPC].
| Brand name | Guaifenesin |
|---|---|
| Generic name | GUAIFENESIN |
| Drug class | Expectorant [EPC] |
| Manufacturer | Method Pharmaceuticals, LLC |
| Used for | Uses helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive. |
| Dosage | Directions do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period age dose adults and children 12 years and over 2 to 4 teaspoonfuls every 4 hours children 6 years to under 12 years 1 to 2 teaspoonfuls every 4 hours children 2 to under 6 yars 1/2 to 1 teaspoonful every 4 hours children under 2 years ask a doctor |
| Warnings | Warnings Ask a doctor before use if you have cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema When using this product Do not use more than directed Stop use and ask a doctor if cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out o |
| Active ingredient(s) | Active ingredient (in each 5 mL) Guaifenesin 100 mg |
| Route | ORAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=1539c3d4-d982-7d4e-e063-6394a90ad7d6 |