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FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
Drug Facts
Guaifenesin, USP 100 mg
Phenylephrine HCl, USP 10 mg
in each 5 mL (1 teaspoonful) red, strawberry flavored liquid
Guaifenesin, USP Expectorant
Phenylephrine HCl, USP Nasal decongestant
- helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes and make coughs more productive
- for the temporary relief of nasal and sinus congestion due to cold, hay fever or other respiratory allergies
Do not exceed recommended dosage.
Do not use if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson’s Disease), or for two weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this drug.
- a persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema or where cough is accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus).
- nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur.
- symptoms do not improve within 7 days or are accompanied by fever.
- a cough persists for more than 1 week or is accompanied by a fever, rash or persistent headache.
- heart disease
- high blood pressure
- thyroid disease
- diabetes
- trouble urinating due to enlarged prostate gland
- breathing problems such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis.
- ask a health professional before use.
- In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.
Age | Dose |
Adults and children over 12 years of age | 1 teaspoonful (5mL) every 4 hours; |
Children 6 to under 12 years of age | 1/2 teaspoonful (2.5 mL) every 4 hours; |
Children 2 to under 6 years of age | 1/4 teaspoon (1.25mL) every 4 hours |
Children under 2 years of age | Ask your doctor |
Do not exceed 6 doses in a 24 – hour period. |
- store at 20°- 25°C (68°- 77°F)
benzoic acid USP, Bitter Masking agent, citric acid USP, D&C Red #33, edetate disodium, glycerin USP, propylene glycol USP, purified water, sodium citrate dihydrate USP, sorbitol solution and strawberry flavor.
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