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Codeine Phosphate and Guaifenesin

Dosage form
LIQUID
Labeler
ATLANTIC BIOLOGICALS CORP.
Label updated
2018-09-24
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
CODEINE PHOSPHATE · GUAIFENESIN
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Active ingredients (in each teaspoonful (5 mL))

Codeine phosphate USP 10 mg

Guaifenesin USP 100 mg

Purpose

Antitussive (Cough Suppressant)

Expectorant

Uses
  • temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold or inhaled irritants
  • relieves your cough to help you sleep
  • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive
  • temporarily relieves cough associated with the common cold
Label information

Ask your Doctor if:

  • you have a persistent or chronic cough, this may be a sign of a serious condition
  • you have a persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema
  • you have a cough that is accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus)
  • you have chronic pulmonary disease or shortness of breath
  • giving to a child who is taking other drugs
Label information

When using this product

  • giving a higher dose than recommended by a doctor could result in serious side effects for your child. A special measuring device should be used to give an accurate dose of this product to children under 6 years of age
  • may cause or aggravate constipation
Label information

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • symptoms do not improve within 7 days, tend to recur or are accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. These may be symptoms of a serious condition.
Label information

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.

Directions
  • do not exceed 6 doses in 24 hours

Adults and children 12 years of age and over:

2 tsp (10 mL) every 4 hours, or as directed by a doctor.

Children 6 to under 12 years of age:

1 tsp (5 mL) every 4 hours, or as directed by a doctor.

Children under 6 years of age:

Consult a doctor.

Other information

Store at controlled room temperature 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)

Inactive ingredients

Cherry flavor, citric acid, ededate disodium, FD&C red #40, glycerin, maltodextrin, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate dihydrate, sorbitol, sucralose

Label information

DISTRIBUTED BY:

ATLANTIC BIOLOGICALS CORP. 

20101 N.E 16TH PLACE 

MIAMI, FL 33179

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

NDC 17856-0208-1

CODEINE PHOSPHATE-GUAIFENESIN

ORAL SOL 10-100mg/mL CUP 72

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 228275b0-7313-4ec8-ba82-7116cbde4a99 · Version 1
NDC: 17856-0208