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Guaifenesin - Medication Information

Product NDC Code 55154-5780
Drug Name

Guaifenesin

Type Generic
Pharm Class Decreased Respiratory Secretion Viscosity [PE],
Expectorant [EPC],
Increased Respiratory Secretions [PE]
Active Ingredients
Guaifenesin 200 mg/10ml
Route ORAL
Dosage Form SOLUTION
RxCUI drug identifier 310604
Application Number M012
Labeler Name Cardinal Health 107, LLC
Packages
Package NDC Code Description
55154-5780-5 5 cup, unit-dose in 1 bag (55154-5780-5) / 10 ml in 1 cup, unit-dose
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Active ingredient

A list of the active, medicinal ingredients in the drug product.
DESCRIPTION Each 5 mL (1 teaspoonful) contains: Guaifenesin 100 mg

Dosage and administration

Information about the drug product’s dosage and administration recommendations, including starting dose, dose range, titration regimens, and any other clinically sigificant information that affects dosing recommendations.
DIRECTIONS Follow dosage below or use as directed by a physician. • do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period. 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 (½ to 1 teaspoonful) every 4 hours children under 2 years of age consult a physician
agedose
adults and children 12 years and over10 to 20 mL (2 to 4 teaspoonfuls) every 4 hours
children 6 years to under 12 years5 to 10 mL (1 to 2 teaspoonfuls) every 4 hours
children 2 to under 6 years of age2.5 to 5 mL (½ to 1 teaspoonful) every 4 hours
children under 2 years of ageconsult a physician

Inactive ingredient

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Inactive Ingredients Acesulfame K, citric acid, FD&C Green No. 3, FD&C Red No. 40, flavoring, hydroxyethylcellulose, purified water, sodium benzoate and sodium citrate. Sodium Content: 4 mg/5 mL

Indications and usage

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

Purpose

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Expectorant SUGAR FREE / ALCOHOL FREE

Spl product data elements

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GUAIFENESIN GUAIFENESIN ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID ACESULFAME POTASSIUM FD&C GREEN NO. 3 FD&C RED NO. 40 HYDROXYETHYL CELLULOSE (140 MPA.S AT 5%) WATER SODIUM BENZOATE SODIUM CITRATE, UNSPECIFIED FORM GUAIFENESIN GUAIFENESIN GUAIFENESIN GUAIFENESIN ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID ACESULFAME POTASSIUM FD&C GREEN NO. 3 FD&C RED NO. 40 HYDROXYETHYL CELLULOSE (140 MPA.S AT 5%) WATER SODIUM BENZOATE SODIUM CITRATE, UNSPECIFIED FORM GUAIFENESIN GUAIFENESIN

Package label principal display panel

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Principal Display Panel Guaifenesin Oral Solution, USP 200 mg/10 mL 5 cups Bag Label Principal Display Panel Guaifenesin Oral Solution USP 100 mg/5 mL 5 Cups Bag Label

Spl unclassified section

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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).

Ask doctor

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Ask a doctor before use if you have • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) • cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema

Keep out of reach of children

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Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Stop use

Information about when use of the drug product should be discontinued immediately and a doctor consulted. Includes information about any signs of toxicity or other reactions that would necessitate immediately discontinuing use of the product.
Stop use and ask a doctor if • 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.

Pregnancy or breast feeding

Pregnancy or Breast feeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Storage and handling

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STORAGE Keep tightly closed. Store at controlled room temperature, 20°-25°C (68°-77°F). [See USP] Protect from light. Distributed by Cardinal Health Dublin, OH 43017 L53963870124 L54670551223

Warnings

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WARNINGS Ask a doctor before use if you have • 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 a doctor if • 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. 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.

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