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Mucolyte

GUAIFENESIN

Standard Dose
Directions Do not take more than 6 doses in a 24-hour period Do not exceed recommended dose adults and children 12 years and over 2 to 4 teaspoonfuls (10mL to 20mL) every 4 hours children under 12 years ask a doctor
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive.
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 a 24-hour period Do not exceed recommended dose adults and children 12 years and over 2 to 4 teaspoonfuls (10mL to 20mL) every 4 hours children under 12 years ask a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings Do not use if you ever had an allergic reaction to any of the ingredients in this product 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.

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 a 24-hour period Do not exceed recommended dose adults and children 12 years and over 2 to 4 teaspoonfuls (10mL to 20mL) every 4 hours children under 12 years ask a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings Do not use if you ever had an allergic reaction to any of the ingredients in this product 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.

Monitoring

  • • Warnings Do not use if you ever had an allergic reaction to any of the ingredients in this product 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.

Interaction Notes

  • • Review official label interaction section.