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GUAIFENESIN

Dosage form
SOLUTION
Labeler
Cardinal Health 107, LLC
Label updated
2026-06-18
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
GUAIFENESIN
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성분·작용

Expectorant
SUGAR FREE / ALCOHOL FREE

DESCRIPTION

Each 5 mL (1 teaspoonful) contains:
Guaifenesin 100 mg

Inactive Ingredients

Acesulfame K, citric acid, FD&C Green No. 3, FD&C Red No. 40, flavoring, hydroxyethylcellulose, purified water, sodium benzoate and sodium citrate.

Sodium Content: 4 mg/5 mL

USES

Helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive.

WARNINGS

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • •cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
  • •cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • •cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition.
  • •you are hypersensitive to any of the ingredients.

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.

Professional Note

Guaifenesin has been shown to produce a color interference with certain clinical laboratory determinations of 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid (5-HIAA) and vanillylmandelic acid (VMA).

DIRECTIONS

Follow dosage below or use as directed by a physician.

  • •do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period.
age dose

adults and children 12 years and over

10 to 20 mL
(2 to 4 teaspoonfuls)
every 4 hours

children 6 years to under 12 years

5 to 10 mL
(1 to 2 teaspoonfuls)
every 4 hours

children 2 to under 6 years of age

2.5 to 5 mL
(½ to 1 teaspoonful)
every 4 hours

children under 2 years of age

consult a physician

Label information

Guaifenesin Oral Solution USP is a red, raspberry flavored solution supplied in the following oral dosage forms:

Overbagged with 5 x 5 mL unit dose cups in each bag, NDC 55154-9450-5

Overbagged with 5 x 10 mL unit dose cups in each bag, NDC 55154-5780-5

WARNING: These Unit Dose packages are not child resistant and are Intended for Institutional Use Only. Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children.

Distributed By:

Cardinal Health

Dublin, OH 43017

L54670551025

L53963871025

R04/05 F1744050221 F1744100221 F1744150221

STORAGE

Keep tightly closed. Store at controlled room temperature, 20°-25°C (68°-77°F). [See USP] Protect from light.

Principal Display Panel

NDC 55154-9450-5

GUAIFENESIN ORAL SOLUTION USP

100 mg/5mL

5 CUPS

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

Principal Display Panel

NDC 55154-5780-5

GUAIFENESIN ORAL SOLUTION USP

200 mg/10 mL

5 CUPS

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 888b6a2e-6631-4585-a7fe-eb122eb51b23 · Version 11
NDC: 55154-5780, 55154-9450