Guaifenesin Oral tablet, biphasic release Health Article

Generic name(s):

Guaifenesin Oral tablet, biphasic release

Brand name(s):

Allfen, Altarussin, Altorant, Amibid LA, Anti-Tuss, Aquamist, Bidex, Breonesin, Buckley's Chest Congestion, Children's Mucus Relief, Diabetic Expectorant, Diabetic Tuss, Drituss G, Duratuss G, Fenesin, Fenesin IR, Fenex-LA, G Bid, GG 200 NR, GG-Cen, Ganidin NR, Genatuss, Glytuss, Gua-SR, Guaiatussin, Guaibid-LA, Guaifen NR, Guaifenesin ER, Guaifenesin LA, Guaifenex G, Guaifenex LA, Guiacough, Guiadrine G-1200, Guiatuss, Halotussin, Humavent LA, Humibid, Humibid Pediatric, Humibid e, Humigen LA, Hytuss, Iodrol NR, Iofen, Iofen-NF, Iophen NR, Liquibid, Liquidbid 1200, Liquidbid LA, Lotussin, Mastussin, Mucinex, Mucinex Childrens, Mucinex Childrens Mini-Melts, Mucinex Junior Strength Mini-Melts, Mucinex Kids' Mini-Melts, Mucinex Max Strength, Muco-Fen, Muco-Fen 1200, Muco-Fen 800, Muco-Fen LA, Mucobid, Mucobid-L.A., MucusRelief, Mytussin, Naldecon-EX Senior, Organ-1 NR, Organidin NR, Phanasin, Pneumomist, Q-Bid LA, Q-Tussin, Respa-GF, Ri-Tussin, Robafen, Robichem, Robitussin, Robitussin Chest Congestion, Scot-Tussin, Siltuss DAS, Siltussin, Siltussin DAS-NA, Sinumist, Sorbutuss, T-Tussin, Touro, Touro EX, Triaminic Chest Congestion, Tusscidin, Tussin, Tussin Expectorant, Xpect

What is this medicine?

GUAIFENESIN (gwye FEN e sin) is an expectorant. It helps to thin mucous and make coughs more productive. This medicine is used to treat coughs caused by colds or the flu. It is not intended to treat chronic cough caused by smoking, asthma, emphysema, or heart failure.

This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.

What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

• fever
• kidney disease
• an unusual or allergic reaction to guaifenesin, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
• pregnant or trying to get pregnant
• breast-feeding

How should I use this medicine?

Take this medicine by mouth with a full glass of water. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Do not break, chew or crush this medicine. You may take with food or on an empty stomach. Take your medicine at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed.

Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. While this drug may be prescribed for children as young as 12 years old for selected conditions, precautions do apply.

Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.

What if I miss a dose?

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.

What may interact with this medicine?

Interactions are not expected.

This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.

What should I watch for while using this medicine?

Do not treat a cough for more than 1 week without consulting your doctor or health care professional. If you also have a high fever, skin rash, continuing headache, or sore throat, see your doctor.

For best results, drink 6 to 8 glasses water daily while you are taking this medicine.

What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?

Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:

• allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

• dizziness
• headache
• stomach upset

This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children.

Store at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Keep container tightly closed. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.

NOTE:This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.