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Guaifenesin

Dosage form
TABLET
Labeler
YYBA CORP
Label updated
2026-06-25
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
GUAIFENESIN
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Active Ingredient (in each extended-release tablet)

Guaifenesin 600 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

WARNING

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DO NOT USE
  • 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.

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 tablet.

• take with a full glass of water.

• this product can be administered without regard for the timing of meals.

• adults and children 12 years and over: 1 or 2 tablets every 12 hours. Do not exceed 4 tablets in 24 hours.

• children under 12 years: do not use.

Other information

• tamper evident: Do not use if seal on bottle printed "SEALED for YOUR PROTECTION" is broken or missing.

• store between 20 to 25°C (68 to 77°F).

Inactive Ingredients

Carbomer homopolymer, hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone.

Questions?

call 1-866-933-6337

You may also report side effects to this phone number.

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[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 4cb11551-31e3-5c01-e063-6394a90ab0d4 · Version 3
NDC: 73581-400