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GUAIFENESIN

Dosage form
TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE
Labeler
CVS
Label updated
2022-11-23
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
Guaifenesin
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Label information

Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each extended-release tablet)

Guaifenesin, USP 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

Warnings

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.

Label information

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Label information

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 the timing of meals
  • adults and children 12 years of age and over: one or two extended-release tablet every 12 hours. Do not exceed 4 extended-release tablets in 24 hours.
  • children under 12 years of age: do not use
Other information
  • Tamper evident: Do not use if carton is open or if printed seal on blister is broken or missing.
  • store between 20-25°C (68-77°F)
Inactive ingredients

colloidal silicon dioxide, FD&C blue #2 aluminum lake, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, povidone.

Questions?

call toll-free Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm EST at 1-800-406-7984.

Label information

Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc.
One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 600 mg Tablet Blister Pack Carton

CVS
Health®

Compare to the active
ingredient in Mucinex®*

NDC 51316-071-68

Mucus
Extended
Release

12
HOUR

GUAIFENESIN EXTENDED-RELEASE
TABLETS, 600 mg

EXPECTORANT

  • Relieves chest congestion
  • Thins & loosens mucus
  • Immediate & extended
    release

Actual Size

68 EXTENDED-
RELEASE TABLETS

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 4efa8bf9-3394-47b4-b630-9476b15d2dfc · Version 2
NDC: 51316-071