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Guaifenesin 1200 mg

Drug class

Decreased Respiratory Secretion Viscosity [PE]; Expectorant [EPC]; Increased Respiratory Secretions [PE]

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION Uses • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

Dosage & administration

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION Directions For 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 For 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. Do not exceed 2 extended - release tablets in 24 hours. • children under 12 years of age: do not use

Active ingredient

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION For 600 mg: Active ingredient (in each extended-release tablet) Guaifenesin, USP 600 mg For 1200 mg: Active ingredient (in each extended-release tablet) Guaifenesin, USP 1200 mg

Inactive ingredient

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION Inactive ingredients colloidal silicon dioxide, copovidone, FD&C Blue No. 1 Aluminum lake, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone (K-30), sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid

Dosage forms & strengths

TABLET
GUAIFENESIN 1200 mg/1

All identified pills

Official source

DailyMed

Also known as

Guaifenesin 1200 mg Guaifenesin 600 mg