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GUAIFENESIN

Dosage form
TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE
Labeler
Granules India Ltd
Label updated
2025-12-02
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
GUAIFENESIN
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Active ingredients ​(in each extended-release tablet)

Guaifenesin 600 mg (for 600 mg)

Guaifenesin 1200 mg (for 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
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 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 extended-release 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 extended-release tablets every 12 hours. Do not exceed 4 extended-release tablets in 24 hours (For 600 mg)
  • adults and children 12 years of age and over: 1 extended-release tablet every 12 hours. Do not exceed 2 extended-release tablets in 24 hours. (For 1200 mg)
  • 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.

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 600 mg Blister Carton Label

NDC 62207- 839-72 Compare to the active ingredient
of Mucinex ®

Guaifenesin
Extended-Release Tablets 600 mg

Guaifenesin 600 mg - Expectorant

RELIEVES CHEST CONGESTION

12HR FOR DAYRelieves Chest Congestion
OR NIGHT Thins and Loosens Mucus
Immediate and Extended Release

90 (9 x 10) EXTENDED-RELEASE TABLETS

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 1200 mg Blister Carton Label

NDC 62207- 840-71 Compare to the active ingredient
of Mucinex ®

Guaifenesin
Extended-Release Tablets 1200 mg

Maximum strength

Guaifenesin 1200 mg - Expectorant


RELIEVES CHEST CONGESTION

12HR FOR DAY • Relieves Chest Congestion
OR NIGHT • Thins and Loosens Mucus
• Immediate and Extended Release

70 (7 x 10) EXTENDED-RELEASE TABLETS

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: e3531e9e-2ae7-4188-b95a-90f35613fc05 · Version 8
NDC: 62207-839, 62207-840