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Brand Name :
Bidex 400, Mucinex, Organidin NR
Synonyms :
guaifenesin
Class :
Expectorants
Dosage forms & Strengths:
Adult:
Tablet
200 mg
400 mg
Extended-release tablet
600 mg
1200 mg
Liquid
100 mg/5 ml
200 mg/5 ml
Oral syrup
100 mg/5 ml
Packet
50 mg
100 mg
Dosage forms & Strengths:
Tablet
200 mg
400 mg
Extended-release tablet
600 mg
1200 mg
Liquid
100 mg/5 ml
200 mg/5 ml
Oral syrup
100 mg/5 ml
Packet
50 mg
100 mg
Cough:
100-200 mg orally every 4 hours
Frequency undefined:
Drowsiness
Dizziness
Stomach pain
Decreased uric acid
Vomiting
Nausea
Rash
Headache
Guaifenesin is contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to the active ingredient.
Pregnancy consideration:
Category C
Breastfeeding warnings:
No data is available regarding the excretion of the drug in breast milk.
Pregnancy category:
Patient information leaflet
Generic Name: guaifenesin
Pronounced: gua-i-fen-es-in
Why do we use guaifenesin?
Guaifenesin is an expectorant. It is used to treat cough.