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GUAIFENESIN

Dosage form
TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE
Labeler
Safrel Pharmaceuticals, LLC.
Label updated
2023-03-28
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
GUAIFENESIN
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
ACTIVE INGREDIENT(S)

Guaifenesin 1200 mg (for 1200 mg)

PURPOSE

Expectorant

USE(S)
  • 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

  • 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 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.
PREGNANCY/BREASTFEEDING

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 or 2 tablets every 12 hours. Do not exceed 4 tablets in 24 hours(For 600mg)
  • adults and children 12 years of age and over: 1 tablet every 12 hours. Do not exceed 2 tablets in 24 hours.(For 1200mg)
  • 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; hypromellos, magnesium stearate,  microcrystalline cellulose, sodium starch glycolate

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS

Contact 1-844-384-3723

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM EST to 5:00 PM PST.



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PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: e2a3d6cb-5251-b88e-e053-2a95a90a9e30 · Version 2
NDC: 71309-461