Guaifenesin — Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient

Guaifenesin is an active pharmaceutical ingredient found in 11 FDA-approved drug products. Forms: SOLUTION, TABLET, TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE. Routes: ORAL.

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Guaifenesin (11 brand names, 3 dosage forms, 1 route)

Available dosage forms: SOLUTION, TABLET, TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE.

Routes of administration: ORAL.

Brand Names

  • FLOWTUSS
  • GUAIFENESIN
  • GUAIFENESIN AND DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE
  • GUAIFENESIN AND PSEUDOEPHEDRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
  • HYCOFENIX
  • MUCINEX
  • MUCINEX 12HR COLD & FEVER MULTI-SYMPTOM
  • MUCINEX D
  • MUCINEX DM
  • OBREDON
  • XTRELUS

Indications and Usage

Temporary symptomatic relief from congested chests and cough.

Dosage and Administration

Adults and children 12 years of age and over: take 1 caplet a day. Children under 12 years:Do not use. Do not exceed 4 doses in 24 hours.

⚠ Caution
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