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Reliable-1 Tussin

GUAIFENESIN

Standard Dose
Directions Do not take more tha 6 doses in any 24 hour period Measure only with dosing cup provided mL- mililiters Adults and children over 12 years of age: take 2 teaspoonfuls (10 mL) every 4 hours as needed or as directed by a doctor Children under 12 years of age: Do not use
Max Dose
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Primary Use
Uses helps loosen phlegm (mucus) helps thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive
Summary

Indications and usage Uses helps loosen phlegm (mucus) helps thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive Dosage and administration Directions Do not take more tha 6 doses in any 24 hour period Measure only with dosing cup provided mL- mililiters Adults and children over 12 years of age: take 2 teaspoonfuls (10 mL) every 4 hours as needed or as directed by a doctor Children under 12 years of age: Do not use Warnings and cautions Warnings Ask a doctor before use if you have a cough with too much phlegm (mucus) a 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 accompnaied by fever, rash, or persistent headache.

These could be signs of a serious condition.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses helps loosen phlegm (mucus) helps thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive Dosage and administration Directions Do not take more tha 6 doses in any 24 hour period Measure only with dosing cup provided mL- mililiters Adults and children over 12 years of age: take 2 teaspoonfuls (10 mL) every 4 hours as needed or as directed by a doctor Children under 12 years of age: Do not use Warnings and cautions Warnings Ask a doctor before use if you have a cough with too much phlegm (mucus) a 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 accompnaied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition.

Monitoring

  • • Warnings Ask a doctor before use if you have a cough with too much phlegm (mucus) a 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 accompnaied by fever, rash, or persistent headache.
  • • These could be signs of a serious condition.

Interaction Notes

  • • Review official label interaction section.