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Guaifenesin

Dosage form
TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE
Labeler
CVS PHARMACY, INC
Label updated
2025-12-19
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
GUAIFENESIN
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Active ingredients (in each extended-release bi-layer tablet)

Guaifenesin 1200 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

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 timing of meals
  • adults and children 12 years of age and over: 1 tablet every 12 hours. Do not exceed 2 tablets in 24 hours
  • children under 12 years of age: do not use
Other information
  • Tamper evident: Do not use if carton is open or if printed seal on blister is broken or missing.
  • store between 20-25°C (68-77°F)
Inactive ingredients

carbomer homopolymer type B; hypromellose; magnesium stearate; microcrystalline cellulose; sodium starch glycolate

Questions?

Contact 1-877-770-3183
Mon-Fri 8:00 AM EST to 5:00 PM PST.

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[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: bdaf7359-8698-87d6-e053-2a95a90ada28 · Version 5
NDC: 69842-335