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Tussin

GUAIFENESIN

Standard Dose
Directions do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period Age Dose Adults and children 12 years and over 2 - 4 teaspoonfuls every 4 hours Children under 12 years do not use
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the passage ways of bothersome mucus and make cough more productive
Summary

Indications and usage Uses helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the passage ways of bothersome mucus and make cough more productive Dosage and administration Directions do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period Age Dose Adults and children 12 years and over 2 - 4 teaspoonfuls every 4 hours Children under 12 years do not use Warnings and cautions Warnings DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SEAL UNDER CAP IS TORN OR MISSING Ask a doctor 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

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the passage ways of bothersome mucus and make cough more productive Dosage and administration Directions do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period Age Dose Adults and children 12 years and over 2 - 4 teaspoonfuls every 4 hours Children under 12 years do not use Warnings and cautions Warnings DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SEAL UNDER CAP IS TORN OR MISSING Ask a doctor 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

Monitoring

  • Warnings DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SEAL UNDER CAP IS TORN OR MISSING Ask a doctor 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

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.
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