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Guaiatussin ACSugar Free

Dosage form
LIQUID
Labeler
Akorn Operating Company LLC
Label updated
2022-10-14
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
CODEINE PHOSPHATE · GUAIFENESIN
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Active ingredients (in each 5 mL teaspoonful)

Codeine Phosphate, USP 10 mg

Guaifenesin, USP 100 mg

Purposes

Cough Suppressant

Expectorant

Uses
  • •temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritations as may occur with the common cold or inhaled irritants
  • •helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to make cough more productive
Warnings

Do not use

  • •in adults and children who have a chronic pulmonary disease or shortness of breath, or children who are taking other drugs, unless directed by a doctor

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • •a cough with too much phlegm (mucus)
  • •a persistent or chronic cough as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

taking sedatives, tranquilizers and drugs used for depression, especially monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs). These combinations may cause greater sedation (drowsiness) than is caused by the product used alone.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • •cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash or headache that lasts. These can be signs of a serious condition.
  • •may cause or aggravate constipation

If pregnant or breast-feeding

ask a health professional before use.

Keep Out of Reach of Children

In case of accidental overdose, seek professional assistance or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

  • •Use of codeine-containing preparations is not recommended for children under 2 years of age
Directions
  • •take every 4 hours
  • •do not exceed 6 doses in 24 hours
  • •a special measuring device should be used to give an accurate dose of this product to children under 6 years of age
  • •giving a higher dose than recommended by a doctor can result in serious side effects for a child

adults and children 12 years and over

2 teaspoonfuls

children 6 to under 12 years of age

1 teaspoonfuls

children under 6 years of age

Consult a doctor

Other information
  • each (5 mL) teaspoon contains: 1 mg sodium
  • Tamper evident: Do not use if seal under cap is broken or missing.
  • •Keep container closed and away from heat.
  • •Store at room temperature 15°- 30°C (59°-86°F)
Inactive Ingredients

alcohol 3.5% v/v, artificial cherry flavor, caramel, citric acid, FD&C red # 40, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, sorbitol solution.

Questions or comments?

Call 1-800-932-5676, Mon.-Thurs 9:00 am thru 4:30 pm EST, Fri. 9:00 am thru 2:30 pm EST.

Serious side effects associated with use of this product may be reported to this number.

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[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

AKORN

NDC 50383-087-16

Guaiatussin AC

Sugar-Free

  • Expectorant
  • Cough Suppresant

Each teaspoonful (5 mL) contains

Guaifenesin ……………. 100 mg

Codeine Phosphate…….. 10 mg

Alcohol………………….... 3.5% v/v

Distributed by:

Akorn Operating Company LLC

Gurnee, IL 60031

16 fl oz (473 mL)

DailyMed Set ID: b920eba2-27f2-402c-a7c9-d0988977965c · Version 8
NDC: 50383-087