GUAIFENESIN solution

Land: USA

Språk: engelsk

Kilde: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Aktiv ingrediens:

GUAIFENESIN (UNII: 495W7451VQ) (GUAIFENESIN - UNII:495W7451VQ)

Tilgjengelig fra:

Akorn

INN (International Name):

GUAIFENESIN

Sammensetning:

GUAIFENESIN 100 mg in 5 mL

Administreringsrute:

ORAL

Resept typen:

OTC DRUG

Indikasjoner:

Expectorant Helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive.

Autorisasjon status:

OTC monograph final

Preparatomtale

GUAIFENESIN- GUAIFENESIN SOLUTION
AKORN
_Disclaimer: Most OTC drugs are not reviewed and approved by FDA,
however they may_
_be marketed if they comply with applicable regulations and policies.
FDA has not_
_evaluated whether this product complies._
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DRUG FACTS
ACTIVE INGREDIENT
Each 5 mL (1 teaspoonful) contains:
Guaifenesin ................................................ 100 mg
INACTIVE INGREDIENTS
Acesulfame K, artificial cherry & vanilla flavor, aspartame,
hypromellose, menthol,
methylparaben, potassium sorbate, purified water. Citric acid may be
used to adjust pH.
PURPOSE
Expectorant
USES
Helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to make
coughs more
productive.
WARNINGS
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.
cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma,
chronic
bronchitis, or emphysema
cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by fever,
rash, or
persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition.
you are hypersensitive to any of the ingredients
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control
Center right away.
PROFESSIONAL NOTE: Guaifenesin has been shown to produce a color
interference with
certain clinical laboratory determinations of 5-hydroxyindoleacetic
acid (5-HIAA) and
vanillylmandelic acid (VMA).
DIRECTIONS
Follow dosage below or use as directed by a physician.
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age
dose
adults and children 12 years and over
10 to 20 mL (2 to 4 teaspoonfuls) every 4 hours
children 6 years to under 12 years
5 to 10 mL (1 to 2 teaspoonfuls) every 4 hours
children 2 to under 6 years of age
2.5 to 5 mL (1/2 to 1 teaspoonful) every 4 hours
children under 2 years of age
ask a doctor
HOW SUPPLIED:
Guaifenesin Oral Solution is a clear viscous liquid with a slight
cherry odor supplied in the
following oral dosage forms: 5 mL unit dose, 10 m