Guaifenesin 600 mg extended release tablets

What Guaifenesin is used for

Guaifenesin is used to treat cough that contains mucous (productive cough). 

Do not take Guaifenesin

• If you’re allergic to the active substances or any other component of this medicine.

Warnings and precautions

Talk to your doctor about all your medical conditions before taking this medicine including:

• If you have a long term cough due to asthma or COPD.
• If you have a cough with too much mucous production. 
• If you have had a cough for more than 7 days or if you have any other symptoms, contact your doctor.

Possible side effects

Stop using this product and seek immediate medical help if you develop rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Side effects include:

•  Headache
• Stomach pain
• Nausea
• Vomiting 

Other medicines and Guaifenesin

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking.

How to take Guaifenesin  

• This medicine is intended for adults and children 12 years and older.
• Take as indicated by your doctor.
• Take with or without food.
• Swallow tablets whole. Do not chew, break, or crush.
• The usual recommended dose is one or two extended release tablet every 12 hours. Do not exceed 4 tablets in 24 hours.

How to store Guaifenesin

• Store at room temperature 68 to 77°F (20 to 25°C).
• Keep this medicine out of reach of children.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the package. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.

*Dosage form and route of administration of Guaifenesin 24 mg/mL syrup and 20 mg/mL syrup should be prescribed according to therapeutic indication and disease severity of each individual patient.