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Curist Mucus Relief
Guaifenesin · Tablet, Extended Release
Overview
Active ingredients
Source: NDC DirectoryForms, strengths and routes
Source: NDC DirectoryPharmacologic classes are listed in the class section below.
Pharmacologic class
Source: NDC Directory| Class | Type | Browse |
|---|---|---|
| Decreased Respiratory Secretion Viscosity [PE] | PE | All 52 members |
| Expectorant [EPC] | EPC | All 48 members |
| Increased Respiratory Secretions [PE] | PE | All 48 members |
Regulatory status
Source: Drugs@FDANDC Directory| Product | Trade name | Form | Strength | Ingredient | Status | TE | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 213420-001 | GUAIFENESIN | TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE | GUAIFENESIN | Over-the-counter | — | ||
| 213420-002 | GUAIFENESIN | TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE | GUAIFENESIN | Over-the-counter | — |
Approval history
Source: Drugs@FDA| Type | No. | Action | Status | Date | Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supplement | 1 | Labeling | Approved | December 9, 2022 | Standard |
| Original application | 1 | Approved | May 8, 2020 | Standard |
Prescribing information
Source: openFDA Drug LabelingReproduced verbatim from the Structured Product Labeling submitted to the FDA (effective 20260824). This is the manufacturer's labelling text, not a summary and not advice.
Indications and Usage
openFDA Drug LabelingUses helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive
Purpose
openFDA Drug LabelingPurpose Expectorant
Dosage and Administration
openFDA Drug LabelingDirections do not crush, chew, or break tablet take with a full glass of water this product can be administered without regard for the timing of meals adults and children 12 years of age and over: 1 or 2 tablets every 12 hours. Do not exceed 4 tablets in 24 hours. children under 12 years of age: do not use
Warnings
openFDA Drug LabelingWarnings Do not use for children under 12 years of age Ask a doctor before use if you have persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema cough accompanied by too much phlegm (mucus) Stop use and ask a doctor if cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious illness. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Do Not Use
openFDA Drug LabelingDo not use for children under 12 years of age
Ask a Doctor
openFDA Drug LabelingAsk a doctor before use if you have persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema cough accompanied by too much phlegm (mucus)
Stop Use
openFDA Drug LabelingStop use and ask a doctor if cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious illness.
Active Ingredient
openFDA Drug LabelingActive ingredient (in each extended-release tablet) Guaifenesin 1200 mg
Adverse event reports
Source: openFDA FAERSAttributed to this product's most-reported active ingredient: GUAIFENESIN. Combination products with more than six active ingredients are not attributed, because a report count summed across a long ingredient list measures the list, not the medicine.
Packaging and NDCs
Source: NDC Directory| Package NDC | Product NDC | Labeler | Description | Marketing start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72559-013-11 | 72559-013 | Little Pharma, Inc. | 6 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (72559-013-11) / 14 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BLISTER PACK | July 23, 2021 |
| 72559-013-23 | 72559-013 | Little Pharma, Inc. | 300 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE (72559-013-23) | September 15, 2026 |
| 72559-013-28 | 72559-013 | Little Pharma, Inc. | 150 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE (72559-013-28) | April 6, 2022 |
| 72559-013-41 | 72559-013 | Little Pharma, Inc. | 2 BOTTLE in 1 PACKAGE, COMBINATION (72559-013-41) / 150 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE | July 23, 2021 |
| 72559-013-64 | 72559-013 | Little Pharma, Inc. | 84 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE (72559-013-64) | November 15, 2025 |
| 72559-017-22 | 72559-017 | Little Pharma, Inc. | 200 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE (72559-017-22) | February 21, 2022 |
| 72559-017-23 | 72559-017 | Little Pharma, Inc. | 300 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE (72559-017-23) | October 17, 2022 |
| 72559-013 | 72559-013 | Little Pharma, Inc. | — | July 23, 2021 |
| 72559-017 | 72559-017 | Little Pharma, Inc. | — | February 21, 2022 |
Sources for this page
| Dataset | Agency | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| NDC Directory | FDA | Identity, ingredients, strengths, forms, routes, labelers, packages |
| Drugs@FDA | FDA | Application, sponsor, submissions, review documents, marketing status |
| Drug Labeling | FDA / NLM | Prescribing information reproduced above |
| FAERS | FDA | Adverse event report counts |
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