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GUAIFENESIN

Dosage form
TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE
Labeler
Sam's West Inc
Label updated
2025-08-01
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
GUAIFENESIN
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Active ingredient

(in each extended-release tablet)

Guaifenesin USP 1200 mg

Purpose

Expectorant

Uses
  • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive
Warnings

Do not use

Label information
  • for children under 12 years of age
Ask a doctor before use if you have
  • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
  • cough accompanied by too much phlegm (mucus)
Stop use and ask a doctor if
  • cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious illness.
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 (1-800-222-1222).

Directions
  • do not crush, chew, or break extended-release tablet
  • take with a full glass of water
  • this product can be administered without regard for timing of meals
  • adults and children 12 years of age and over: 1 extended-release tablet every 12 hours. Do not exceed 2 extended-release tablets in 24 hours.
  • children under 12 years of age: do not use
Other information
  • store between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)
Inactive ingredients

colloidal silicon dioxide, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, and pregelatinised starch (maize)

Questions?

1-855-274-4122 (Monday – Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM EST)

DISTRIBUTED BY:
SAM'S WEST, INC.
BENTONVILLE AR 72716

Made in India

PACKAGE LABEL-PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 1200 mg Blister Carton (56 (4 x 14) Tablets)

Member's
Mark

COMPARE TO MAXIMUM STRENGTH
MUCINEX® ACTIVE INGREDIENT*

NDC 68196-960-56

MAXIMUM STRENGTH

Mucus Relief
GUAIFENESIN EXTENDED-RELEASE TABLETS, 1200 mg
GUAIFENESIN 1200 mg-EXPECTORANT

Relieves chest congestion

Actual Size

56
Extended-Release
Tablets

  • Relieves chest congestion
  • Thins and loosens mucus

12
HR 



[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 3867a132-1a87-5e08-e063-6294a90a6dc8 · Version 2
NDC: 68196-960