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Leader Mucus Relief

guaifenesin

Standard Dose
• do not crush, chew, or break extended-release 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.
Max Dose
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Primary Use
• helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive
Summary

Indications and usage • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive Standard dosing • do not crush, chew, or break extended-release 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 Key warnings • for children under 12 years of age

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive Standard dosing • do not crush, chew, or break extended-release 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 Key warnings • for children under 12 years of age

Boxed Warning

• for children under 12 years of age

Monitoring

  • • for children under 12 years of age

Interaction Notes

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