MUCUS- guaifenesin tablet, extended release

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

Guaifenesin (UNII: 495W7451VQ) (Guaifenesin - UNII:495W7451VQ)

Available from:

AMERISOURCEBERGEN DRUG CORPORATION

INN (International Name):

Guaifenesin

Composition:

Guaifenesin 600 mg

Administration route:

ORAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

Expectorant helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive

Authorization status:

New Drug Application

Summary of Product characteristics

MUCUS- GUAIFENESIN TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE
AMERISOURCEBERGEN DRUG CORPORATION
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MUCUS
EXTENDED RELEASE
_DRUG FACTS_
ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH EXTENDED-RELEASE 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
WARNINGS
DO NOT USE
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ASK A DOCTOR BEFORE USE IF YOU HAVE
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STOP USE AND ASK A DOCTOR IF
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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
for children under 12 years of age
persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma,
chronic
bronchitis, or emphysema
cough accompanied by too much phlegm (mucus)
cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash,
or
persistent headache.
These could be signs of a serious illness.
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OTHER INFORMATION
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INACTIVE INGREDIENTS
carbomer homopolymer type B; hypromellose, USP; magnesium stearate,
NF;
microcrystalline cellulose, NF; sodium starch glycolate, NF
QUESTIONS?
_(1-800-406-7984)_
You may also report side effects to this phone number.
Distributed By:
AmerisourceBergen,
1300 Morris Drive
Chesterbrook, PA 19087
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 600 MG TABLET BLISTER PACK CARTON
NDC 46122-416-60
Compare to
active ingredient in
Mucinex
GOOD
NEIGHBOR
PHARMACY
12 HOUR
Mucus • ER
Guaifenesin Extended-Release
Tablets, 600 mg
Expectorant
Relieves Chest Congestion
Thins and Loosens Mucus
Immediate and Extended Release
do not crush, chew, or break tablet
take with a full glass of water
this product can be administered without regard for the 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
Tamper evident: Do not use if carton is open or if printed seal on
blister is broken
or missing.