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Guaifenesin

Dosage form
TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE
Labeler
Aurohealth LLC
Label updated
2023-12-01
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
GUAIFENESIN
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
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.
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 of age and over: 1 or 2 tablets every 12 hours. Do not exceed 4 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) You may also report side effects to this phone number.


Distributed by:
Aurohealth LLC
279 Princeton-Hightstown Road
East Windsor, NJ 08520

Made in India

Code: AP/DRUGS/04/2016

PACKAGE LABEL-PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 600 mg (20 Tablets Label)

Healthy Living

NDC 58602-853-73

Guaifenesin
Extended-Release Tablets 600 mg

EXPECTORANT 

12 HOUR

  • Relieves Chest Congestion
  • Thins And Loosens Mucus

20 
Extended-Release
Tablets

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]



PACKAGE LABEL-PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 600 mg (20 Tablets Carton Label)

Healthy Living
 

NDC 58602-853-73

Compare to the active
ingredient in Mucinex®*

Guaifenesin
Extended-release Tablets 600 mg

EXPECTORANT
 
•Relieves Chest Congestion
•Thins And Loosens Mucus

12 HOUR 

 20
Extended-Release
Tablets

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]


PACKAGE LABEL-PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 600 mg Blister Carton (100 (5 x 20) Tablets)

Healthy Living
 

Guaifenesin
extended-release tablets 600 mg


Expectorant
 
•Relieves Chest Congestion
•Thins And Loosens Mucus


12 Hour

*Compare
to the Active
Ingredient in
Mucinex®

100
Extended-Release
Tablets

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 84117b6e-4eeb-42b0-90b1-331f70d5a175 · Version 5
NDC: 58602-853