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GERI-TUSSIN EXPECTORANT

Dosage form
LIQUID
Labeler
Atlantic Biologicals Corps
Label updated
2018-06-20
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
GUAIFENESIN
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Active ingredient (per teaspoonful = 5mL)

Guaifenesin, USP 100 mg

Purpose

Expectorant

Uses

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

Warnings

Do not use if you are hypersensitive to any of the ingredients

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.

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.

Directions
  • do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period
  • do not exceed recommended dose
adults and children 12 years and over
2-4 teaspoonfuls every 4 hours
children under 12 years
ask a doctor

Other information

• store at room temperature 15º - 30ºC (59º - 86ºF)

• protect from freezing

• protect from light

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT IF BREAKAWAY BAND ON CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING

Inactive ingredients

citric acid, caramel, FD and C Red 40, flavor, glycerin, menthol, sodium saccharin, sodium benzoate, sorbitol, water

HOW SUPPLIED

Product: 17856-0793

NDC: 17856-0793-1 15 mL in a CUP, UNIT-DOSE

NDC: 17856-0793-2 10 mL in a CUP, UNIT-DOSE

NDC: 17856-0793-3 5 mL in a CUP, UNIT-DOSE

GERI-TUSSIN EXPECTORANT (GUAIFENESIN) LIQUID

NDC 17856-0793-1

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

NDC 17856-0793-2

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

NDC 17856-0793-03

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 8d9b270c-faeb-4424-92ef-933ae315f459 · Version 3
NDC: 17856-0793