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ENTEX LQ

Dosage form
LIQUID
Labeler
Physicians Total Care, Inc.
Label updated
2010-09-30
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
GUAIFENESIN · PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Label information

Drug Facts

Active Ingredients per teaspoon (5 mL)

Guaifenesin, USP                             100 mg

Phenylephrine HCl, USP                   10 mg

in each 5 mL (1 teaspoonful) red, strawberry flavored liquid

Purpose

Guaifenesin, USP                               Expectorant

Phenylephrine HCl, USP                   Nasal decongestant

Uses
  • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes and make coughs more productive
  • for the temporary relief of nasal and sinus congestion due to cold, hay fever or other respiratory allergies
WARNINGS

Do not exceed recommended dosage.

Do not use if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson’s Disease), or for two weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this drug.

Ask a doctor before use if you have
  • a persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema or where cough is accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus).
Stop use and ask a doctor if
  • nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur.
  • symptoms do not improve within 7 days or are accompanied by fever.
  • a cough persists for more than 1 week or is accompanied by a fever, rash or persistent headache.
Do not take this product if you have
  • heart disease
  • high blood pressure
  • thyroid disease
  • diabetes
  • trouble urinating due to enlarged prostate gland
  • breathing problems such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis.
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 immediately.
Directions
Age Dose
Adults and children over 12 years of age 1 teaspoonful (5mL) every 4 hours;
Children 6 to under 12 years of age 1/2 teaspoonful (2.5 mL) every 4 hours;
Children 2 to under 6 years of age 1/4 teaspoon (1.25mL) every 4 hours
Children under 2 years of age Ask your doctor
Do not exceed 6 doses in a 24 – hour period.

Other information

  • store at 20°- 25°C (68°- 77°F)
Inactive ingredients

benzoic acid USP, Bitter Masking agent, citric acid USP, D&C Red #33, edetate disodium, glycerin USP, propylene glycol USP, purified water, sodium citrate dihydrate USP, sorbitol solution and strawberry flavor.

Questions or Comments?

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PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
ENTEX LQ (guaifenesin and phenylephrine hydrochloride) liquid

473 mL (5 mL per teaspoon)

NDC 54868-6241-0

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]


DailyMed Set ID: 0accdd47-9712-4faa-aae4-ad1e641b26a1 · Version 1
NDC: 54868-6241