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Codeine-Guaifenesin

Dosage form
SOLUTION
Labeler
Method Pharmaceuticals, LLC
Label updated
2026-04-01
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
CODEINE PHOSPHATE · GUAIFENESIN
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Active ingredient

(in each teaspoonful (5 mL))
Codeine Phosphate USP 10 mg

Purpose

Antitussive

Active ingredient

(in each teaspoonful (5 mL))
Guaifenesin USP 100 mg

Purpose

Expectorant

Uses
  • temporarily relieves:
  • cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold or inhaled irritants
  • your cough to help you sleep
  • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and makes cough more productive.
Warnings

Ask your doctor before use if

  • you have a persistent cough, this may be a sign of a serious condition
  • you have a persistent cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema
  • you have a cough that is accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus)
  • you have chronic pulmonary disease or shortness of breath
  • giving to a child who is taking other drugs

When using this product

  • giving a higher dose than recommended by a doctor could result in serious side effects for your child. A special measuring device should be used to give an accurate dose of this product to children under 6 years of age.
  • may cause or aggravate constipation

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • symptoms do not improve within 7 days, tend to recur or are accompanied by fever and rash or persistent headache. These may be symptoms of a serious condition.

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.

Directions
  • do not exceed 6 doses in 24 hours.
Adults and children
12 years of age and over: 
2 tsp (10 mL) every 4 hours, or as directed by a doctor. 
Children 6 to under
12 years of age:
1 tsp (5 mL) every 4 hours, or as directed by a doctor.
Children under
6 years of age:
Consult a doctor.
Other information

Store at controlled room temperature 15°-30°C (59°-86°F).

Inactive ingredients

Cherry Flavor, Citric Acid, Glycerin,Masking flavor, Propylene glycol, Purified Water, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Benzoate, Sucralose Sorbitol.

Principal Display Panel

NDC 58657-500-16



Codeine-Guaifenesin Oral Solution



10-100 mg/5 mL



Antitussive



Expectorant



16 fl. oz. (473 mL)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: fe126254-6ee6-48c3-965c-96e4276a5314 · Version 16
NDC: 58657-500