FDA Label for Guaifenesin

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Guaifenesin Product Label

The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Rite Aid Corporation. The document includes published materials associated whith this product with the essential scientific information about this product as well as other prescribing information. Product labels may durg indications and usage, generic names, contraindications, active ingredients, strength dosage, routes of administration, appearance, warnings, inactive ingredients, etc.

Active Ingredient



(in each extended-release tablet)

Guaifenesin USP 1200 mg


Purpose



Expectorant


Uses




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

Warnings




Do not use

  • for children under 12 years of age

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 lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious illness.

If Pregnant Or Breast-Feeding,




ask a health professional before use.


Keep Out Of Reach Of Children.




In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).


Directions



  • do not crush, chew, or break 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 tablet every 12 hours. Do not exceed 2 tablets in 24 hours.
  • children under 12 years of age: do not use

Other Information



  • store between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)

Inactive Ingredients




colloidal silicon dioxide, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, and pregelatinised starch (maize)


Questions?



1-855-274-4122 (Monday – Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM EST) You may also report side effects to this phone number.


DISTRIBUTED BY:RITE AID,
30 HUNTER LANE, CAMP HILL,
PA 17011   www.riteaid.com

MADE IN INDIA

Code: AP/DRUGS/04/2016


Package Label-Principal Display Panel - 1200 Mg Blister Carton (14 (1 X 14) Tablets)



Compare to the active Ingredient in Maximum Strength Mucinex®*

NDC 11822-4260-1


MAXIMUM STRENGTH
MUCUS
RELIEF
GUAIFENESIN EXTENDED-RELEASE
TABLETS 1200 mg  
EXPECTORANT

Relieves chest congestion
Thins & loosens mucus

12
HOUR                  ACTUAL SIZE


14
EXTENDED-RELEASE
TABLETS


* Please review the disclaimer below.