FDA Label for Guaifenesin
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Guaifenesin Product Label
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Otc - Purpose
Expectorant
SUGAR FREE / ALCOHOL FREE
Description
Each 5 mL (1 teaspoonful) contains:
Guaifenesin 100 mg
Inactive Ingredients
Acesulfame K, citric acid, FD&C Green No. 3, FD&C Red No. 40, flavoring, hydroxyethylcellulose, purified water, sodium benzoate and sodium citrate.
Sodium Content: 4 mg/5 mL
Uses
Helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive.
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
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.• you are hypersensitive to any of the ingredients.
Otc - Pregnancy Or Breast Feeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Otc - Keep Out Of Reach Of Children
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Professional Note
Guaifenesin has been shown to produce a color interference with certain clinical laboratory determinations of 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid (5-HIAA) and vanillylmandelic acid (VMA).
Directions
Follow dosage below or use as directed by a physician.
• do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period.
age | dose |
---|---|
adults and children 12 years and over | 10 to 20 mL |
children 6 years to under 12 years | 5 to 10 mL |
children 2 to under 6 years of age | 2.5 to 5 mL |
children under 2 years of age | consult a physician |
Storage
Keep tightly closed. Store at controlled room temperature, 20°-25°C (68°-77°F). [See USP] Protect from light.
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Guaifenesin Oral Solution, USP
200/10 mL
5 cups
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