CVS Adult Mucus plus Chest Congestion
GUAIFENESIN
Indications and usage Uses helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive Dosage and administration Directions 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 10 ml – 20 ml every 4 hours children under 12 years do not use Warnings and cautions 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 last for more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache.
A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition.
Structured Monograph
Clinical summary
Indications and usage Uses helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive Dosage and administration Directions 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 10 ml – 20 ml every 4 hours children under 12 years do not use Warnings and cautions 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 last for more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition. 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 at (1-800-222-1222).
Monitoring
- • 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 last for more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache.
- • A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition.
- • If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
- • Keep out of reach of children.
Interaction Notes
- • Review official label interaction section.