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Guaifenesin
- Dosage form
- TABLET
- Labeler
- Walgreens
- Label updated
- 2025-12-19
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-07
- Active ingredients
- GUAIFENESIN
Active ingredient (in each extended-release bi-layer tablet)
Guaifenesin 600 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 or 2 tablets every 12 hours. Do not exceed 4 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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DailyMed Set ID: fd91621b-c969-8851-e053-6294a90ad8b2 · Version 4
NDC: 0363-9569