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Guaifenesin 200 mg

Drug class

Expectorant [EPC]

Uses

Uses helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive to rid the bronchial passageway of bothersome mucus and make cough more productive

Warnings

Warnings 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 excessive phlegm (mucus) KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. IN CASE OF PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION ask a health professional before use 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 serious illness

Dosage & administration

Directions: adults and children 12 years of age and over: take 1 to 2 tablets every 4 hours with a full glass of water while symptoms persist. Do not exceed 6 doses in 24 hours. children under 12 years: do not use

Active ingredient

Active ingredient (in each tablet) Guaifenesin 200 mg

Inactive ingredient

Inactive ingredients colloidal silicon dioxide, FD&C RED#40(Al-lake), magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, stearic acid, sodium starch glycolate

Dosage forms & strengths

TABLET
GUAIFENESIN 200 mg/1

All identified pills

Official source

DailyMed

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