Guaifenesin STRAWBERRY BANANA FLAVOR
GUAIFENESIN
Indications and usage Uses helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more pro d uctive Dosage and administration Directions Do not take more than 6 doses in any 24 hours period Adults and Children 12 years of age and over: Take 2-4 teaspoonful (5mL) every 4 hours to exceed 300 mg in 24 hours Children under 12 years of age: Consult a physician Warnings and cautions Warnings Do not take this product for persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema, or where cough is accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus) unless directed by a doctor.
Stop use and ask a doctor if ■ cough persists for more than a week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a fever, rash, or persistent headache, consult a doctor.
Structured Monograph
Clinical summary
Indications and usage Uses helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more pro d uctive Dosage and administration Directions Do not take more than 6 doses in any 24 hours period Adults and Children 12 years of age and over: Take 2-4 teaspoonful (5mL) every 4 hours to exceed 300 mg in 24 hours Children under 12 years of age: Consult a physician Warnings and cautions Warnings Do not take this product for persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema, or where cough is accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus) unless directed by a doctor. Stop use and ask a doctor if ■ cough persists for more than a week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a fever, rash, or persistent headache, consult a doctor. 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 the reach of children . In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Monitoring
- • Warnings Do not take this product for persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema, or where cough is accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus) unless directed by a doctor.
- • Stop use and ask a doctor if ■ cough persists for more than a week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a fever, rash, or persistent headache, consult a doctor.
- • A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition.
- • If pregnant or breast-feeding , ask a health professional before use.
Interaction Notes
- • Review official label interaction section.