Guaifenesin

What Is Guaifenesin and How Does It Work? • If you are self-treating with guaifenesin, it is important to read the package instructions carefully before you start using this product to be sure it is right for you. • Cough-and-cold products have not been shown to be safe or effective in children younger than 6 years. Therefore, do not use guaifenesin to treat cold symptoms in children younger than 6 years unless specifically directed by the doctor. Some products (such as long-acting tablets/capsules) are not recommended for use in children younger than 12 years. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details about using your product safely. • Products that include guaifenesin do not cure or shorten the length of the common cold. To decrease the risk for side effects, carefully follow all dosage directions. Do not give other cough-and-cold medication that might contain the same or similar ingredients (see also Drug Interactions section). Ask the doctor or pharmacist about other ways to relieve cough and cold symptoms (such as drinking enough fluids, using a • Guaifenesin is available under the following different brand names: What Are Dosages of Guaifenesin? Dosages of Guaifenesin: Adult and Pediatric Dosage Forms & Strengths Tablet • 200 mg • 400 mg Tablet, extended-release • 600 mg • 1200 mg Oral syrup • 100 mg/5mL Liquid • 100 mg/5mL • 200 mg/5mL Packet • 50 mg • 100 mg Dosage Considerations – Should be Given as Follows: Cough Adult • 100-400 mg orally every 4 hours; not ...

Description and Brand Names Drug information provided by: US Brand Name • Allfen • Altarussin • Amibid LA • Antitussin • Bidex 400 • Diabetic Siltussin DAS-Na • Diabetic Tussin EX • Drituss G • Guaifenex G • Guaifenex LA • Mucinex • Robitussin Canadian Brand Name • Balminil Expectorant • Balminil Expectorant Sugar-Free • Benylin-E • Benylin E Extra Strength Chest Congestion • Broncho-Grippex Expectorant • Resyl • Robitussin Extra Strength Descriptions Guaifenesin is used to help clear mucus or phlegm (pronounced flem) from the chest when you have congestion from a cold or flu. It works by thinning the mucus or phlegm in the lungs. This medicine is available both over-the-counter (OTC) and with your doctor's prescription. Do not give any over-the-counter (OTC) cough and cold medicine to a baby or child under 4 years of age. Using these medicines in very young children might cause serious or possibly life-threatening side effects . This product is available in the following dosage forms: • Solution • Syrup • Liquid • Tablet, Extended Release • Tablet

Guaifenesin Generic name: guaifenesin [ gwye-FEN-e-sin] Brand names: Drug class: Medically reviewed by • • • • • • • What is guaifenesin? Guaifenesin is not FDA approved for treatment of Warnings You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to guaifenesin. Use this medicine exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended. Guaifenesin is commonly found as part of over-the-counter combination medications for cold and cough. Read labels or ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any other cold, or cough medicine when taking guaifenesin. Always ask a doctor before giving a cough or cold medicine to a child. Death can occur from the misuse of cough and cold medicines in very young children. Drink extra fluids to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication. This medication may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert. Before taking this medicine Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to use this medicine if you have other medical conditions, such as liver disease, kidney disease, or phenylketonuria (PKU). It is not known whether guaifenesin will harm an unborn baby. Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant. It is not known whether guaifenesin passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are bre...

Guaifenesin: 7 things you should know Medically reviewed by • • • • • • • 1. How it works • Guaifenesin is an expectorant that increases the volume and reduces the viscosity (stickiness) of respiratory tract secretions. This makes coughing out these secretions easier. • Guaifenesin belongs to the class of medicines known as cough expectorants. 2. Upsides • Guaifenesin is used as an expectorant (a substance that promotes mucus secretion in the airways). • Usually used in combination with other ingredients. • Use to relieve chest congestion that occurs as a result of a cold, the flu, or allergies. • Makes a cough more productive. Guaifenesin will not stop coughing; however, coughing is important as it is the body's way to remove excess mucus. • Guaifenesin is generally well tolerated. 3. Downsides If you are between the ages of 18 and 60, take no other medication or have no other medical conditions, side effects you are more likely to experience include: • Nausea and vomiting are the most commonly reported side effects; constipation, dizziness, headache, and rash are reported rarely. Side effects are generally mild at low dosages. • Do not use it in children younger than 4. • There are no controlled or adequate studies investigating the use of guaifenesin in pregnant women. Animal studies have not been conducted. Only use if the benefits outweigh the risks. It is not known whether guaifenesin is excreted in human milk. Exercise caution and consider discontinuing nursing or d...

Take this If you are using the liquid form of this medication, carefully measure the dose using a special measuring device/spoon. Do not use a household spoon because you may not get the correct dose. For powder packets, empty the entire contents of the packet onto the Dosage is based on your age, medical condition, and response to treatment. Do not take more than 6 doses in a day. Do not increase your dose or take this drug more often than directed. Drink plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Fluids will help to break up Tell your doctor if your If your doctor has directed you to use this A very serious This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. In the US - In the US - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch. In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345. Before taking this Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: Liquid forms of this product may contain sugar and/or alcohol. Caution is advised if you have The liquid forms and powder packets of this medication may contain aspartame. If you have phenylketonuria (PKU) or any other condition that requires you to restrict your intake of aspartame (or Before having surgery, tell your doctor or ...

Key:HSRJKNPTNIJEKV-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y Guaifenesin, also known as glyceryl guaiacolate, is an Side effects may include dizziness, sleepiness, skin rash, and nausea. Guaifenesin has been used medically since at least 1933. Medical use [ ] Guaifenesin is used to try to help with coughing up thick mucus, and is sometimes combined with the Side effects [ ] Pharmacology [ ] Mechanism of action [ ] Guaifenesin is thought to act as an expectorant by increasing the volume and reducing the viscosity of secretions in the Guaifenesin has History [ ] Similar medicines derived from the The 1955 edition of the Textbook of In the US, guaifenesin was first approved by the timed-release guaifenesin to stop marketing their unapproved versions, leaving Adams Respiratory Therapeutics in control of the market. In 2007, Adams was acquired by Availability [ ] Guaifenesin is Veterinary use [ ] Guaifenesin's neurological properties first became known in the late 1940s. Guaifenesin is a centrally acting muscle relaxant used routinely in large-animal veterinary surgery. Guaifenesin is used in combination with, for example, Research [ ] The Effectiveness as expectorant [ ] Results from a 2014 study by the Virginia Commonwealth University's Department of Pediatrics indicated that guaifenesin did not have significant impact on sputum production or clearance in upper respiratory infections. References [ ] • Merriam-Webster. • Aluri JB, Stavchansky S (1993). "Determination of guaifenesin in human plasma by li...

• Swallow the capsule whole, or open the capsule and sprinkle the contents on soft food such as applesauce, jelly, or pudding and swallow without crushing or chewing. For patients taking the extended-release tablet form of this medicine: • If the tablet has a groove in it, you may carefully break it into two pieces along the groove. Then swallow the pieces whole, without crushing or chewing them. • If the tablet does not have a groove, it must be swallowed whole. Do not break, crush, or chew it before swallowing. Dosing The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so. The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine. • For regular (short-acting) oral dosage forms (capsules, oral solution, syrup, or tablets): • For cough: • Adults—200 to 400 milligrams (mg) every four hours. • Children 6 to 12 years of age—100 to 200 mg every four hours. • Children 4 to 6 years of age—50 to 100 mg every four hours. • Children and infants up to 4 years of age—Use is not recommended . • For long-acting oral dosage forms (extended-release capsule...