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Guaifenesin

Dosage form
SOLUTION
Labeler
American Health Packaging
Label updated
2024-10-17
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
GUAIFENESIN
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Label information

Expectorant
SUGAR FREE / ALCOHOL FREE

Active ingredient
  • (in each 5 mL Cup)      Guaifenesin 100 mg
  • (in each 10 mL Cup)      Guaifenesin 200 mg
  • (in each 15 mL Cup)      Guaifenesin 300 mg
Purpose

Expectorant

Uses
  • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive
Warnings

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.

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

Follow dosage below or use as directed by a physician.

  • do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period.

Age (yr)

Dose (ml)

adults and children 12 years and over

10 to 20 ml (2 to 4 teaspoonfuls) every 4 hours

children 6 years to under 12 years

5 to 10 ml (1 to 2 teaspoonfuls) every 4 hours

children 2 years to under 6 years

2.5 to 5 ml (1 /2 to 1 teaspoonful) every 4 hours

children under 2 years

consult a physician

Other Information

  • Each 5 ml contains: sodium 4 mg.
  • Each 10 ml contains: sodium 8 mg.
  • Each 15 ml contains: sodium 12 mg.
  • Store at controlled room temperature between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [see USP]. Protect from light.
  • DO NOT USE IF SEAL IS BROKEN.
  • Guaifenesin Oral Solution is a red, raspberry flavored solution and is available in the following dosage forms:
    5 ml unit-dose cups: 100 cups (10 x 10) NDC 60687-852-17
    10 ml unit-dose cups: 100 cups (10 x 10) NDC 60687-863-56
    15 ml unit-dose cups: 100 cups (10 x 10) NDC 60687-874-16
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.

Questions or comments?

Call 1-800-845-8210

Generic Section

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).

Distributed by:
American Health Packaging
Columbus, OH 43217

R0624

Package/Label Principal Display Panel – 100 mg per 5 mL – Label

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

Case NDC 60687- 852-17/Cup NDC 60687- 852-40

Guaifenesin
Oral Solution USP

Expectorant

100 mg per 5 ml

SUGAR FREE / ALCOHOL FREE
Raspberry Flavor

Usual Dosage: See attached Drug Facts.

Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [See USP]
Protect from light.

FOR INSTITUTIONAL USE ONLY

T0744C050624                 R0624

Package/Label Principal Display Panel – 100 mg per 5 mL – Cup Lid

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

NDC 60687- 852-40

Guaifenesin
Oral Solution, USP
Expectorant

100 mg per 5 ml

Sugar Free/Alcohol Free
Delivers 5 mL

PROTECT FROM LIGHT.

See package Drug Facts insert for full
prescribing information and storage.

For Institutional Use Only.

American Health Packaging
Columbus, OH 43217

F0744C050624

Package/Label Principal Display Panel – 200 mg per 10 mL – Label

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

Case NDC 60687- 863-56/Cup NDC 60687- 863-42

Guaifenesin
Oral Solution USP

Expectorant

200 mg per 10 ml

Sodium Content: 8 mg/10 ml
SUGAR FREE / ALCOHOL FREE
Raspberry Flavor

Usual Dosage: See attached Drug Facts.

Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [See USP]
Protect from light.

FOR INSTITUTIONAL USE ONLY

T0744C100624                 R0624

Package/Label Principal Display Panel – 200 mg per 10 mL – Cup Lid

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

NDC 60687- 863-42

Guaifenesin
Oral Solution, USP
Expectorant

200 mg per 10 ml

Sodium Content: 8 mg/10 ml
Sugar Free/Alcohol Free
Delivers 10 mL

PROTECT FROM LIGHT.

See package Drug Facts insert for full
prescribing information and storage.

For Institutional Use Only.

American Health Packaging
Columbus, OH 43217

F0744C100624

Package/Label Principal Display Panel – 300 mg per 15 mL – Label

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

Case NDC 60687- 874-16/Cup NDC 60687- 874-44

Guaifenesin
Oral Solution USP

Expectorant

300 mg per 15 ml

Sodium Content: 12 mg/15 ml
SUGAR FREE / ALCOHOL FREE
Raspberry Flavor

Usual Dosage: See attached Drug Facts.

Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [See USP]
Protect from light.

FOR INSTITUTIONAL USE ONLY

T0744C150624                 R0624

Package/Label Principal Display Panel – 300 mg per 15 mL – Cup Lid

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

NDC 60687- 874-44

Guaifenesin
Oral Solution, USP
Expectorant

300 mg per 15 ml

Sodium Content: 12 mg/15 ml
Sugar Free/Alcohol Free
Delivers 15 mL

PROTECT FROM LIGHT.

See package Drug Facts insert for full
prescribing information and storage.

For Institutional Use Only.

American Health Packaging
Columbus, OH 43217

F0744C150624

DailyMed Set ID: 2fd702ea-3069-472c-b99e-c527f1375705 · Version 1
NDC: 60687-852, 60687-863, 60687-874