Guaifenesin

Manufacturer
Innovida Pharmaeutique Corporation
Effective date
2025-12-26
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
2
Source
monthly-update
Hydrated at
2026-06-03 17:46:46

Label at a glance#

ProductGuaifenesin
Active ingredientGUAIFENESIN
Label structure8 sections

Indications and uses

helps loosen phlegm(mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes

Dosage and administration

shake well before using do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period measure only with dosing cup provided keep dosing cup with product ml=milliliter this adult product is not intended for use in children under 12 years of age  age  dose  adults and children 12 years and over children under 12 years  20 mL every 4 hours  do not use

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

Active Ingredient 

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Guaifenesin,USP 200 mg

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Expectorant

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

  • helps loosen phlegm(mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

ASK A DOCTOR BEFORE USE IF

  • cough that occurs with too much phlegm(mucus) 
  • cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema

STOP USE AND ASK DOCTOR IFcough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache.

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

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

  • shake well before using
  • do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period
  • measure only with dosing cup provided
  • keep dosing cup with product
  • ml=milliliter
  • this adult product is not intended for use in children under 12 years of age
 age dose

 adults and children 12 years and over

children under 12 years

 20 mL every 4 hours

 do not use

Other Information

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

Store between 20° to 25ºC (68º to 77ºF)

Inactive Ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

caramel color, citric acid anhydrous, FD&C red# 40 dye, flavor, glycerin, high fructose corn syrup, menthol, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharine sodium, sodium benzoate.

Product label

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

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NDC Codes#

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Product NDCPackage NDC
71800-05171800-051-05

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Brand, Generic, Manufacturer table
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