mucus er
- Dosage form
- TABLET, MULTILAYER, EXTENDED RELEASE
- Labeler
- HyVee Inc
- Label updated
- 2026-03-26
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-07
- Active ingredients
- GUAIFENESIN
Active ingredient (in each extended-release tablet)
Guaifenesin 1200 mg
Purpose
Expectorant
Uses
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• 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
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• for children under 12 years of age
Ask a doctor before use if you have
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• 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
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• 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
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• 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
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• store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
Inactive ingredients
carbomer homopolymer type B, copovidone, FD&C blue #1 aluminum lake, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, silicon dioxide, sodium starch glycolate
Questions or comments?
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Package/Label Principal Display Panel
Compare To Maximum Strength Mucinex® Active Ingredient
Hy•Vee®
Maximum Strength
Mucus-ER
Guaifenesin Extended-Release Tablets, 1200 mg
Expectorant
actual size
12 HOUR
Relieves Chest Congestion
Thins and Loosens Mucus
Immediate and Extended Release
14 EXTENDED-RELEASE TABLETS
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NDC: 42507-471