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Guaifenesin 600 mg
Guaifenesin · Tablet, Extended Release
Overview
Active ingredients
Source: NDC Directory| Ingredient | Strength | RxCUI | Monograph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guaifenesin | 600 mg/1 | 359601 | View |
Forms, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 215932-001 | GUAIFENESIN | TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE | GUAIFENESIN | Over-the-counter | — | ||
| 215932-002 | GUAIFENESIN | TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE | GUAIFENESIN | Over-the-counter | — |
Approval history
Source: Drugs@FDA| Type | No. | Action | Status | Date | Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supplement | 3 | Labeling | Approved | July 12, 2023 | Standard |
| Original application | 1 | Approved | March 15, 2022 | Standard |
Prescribing information
Source: openFDA Drug LabelingReproduced verbatim from the Structured Product Labeling submitted to the FDA (effective 20240726). This is the manufacturer's labelling text, not a summary and not advice.
Indications and Usage
openFDA Drug LabelingUse(s) helps loosen phlegum (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: 1or 2 extended-release tablets every 12 hours. Do not exceed 4 extended-release tablets in 24 hours (for 600 mg) adults and children 12 years of age and over: 1 extended-release tablet every 12 hours. Do not exceed 2 extended-release tablets in 24 hours (for 1200 mg) children under 12 years of age: do not use
Warnings
openFDA Drug LabelingWarnings Applicable warning(s) in 201.66(c)(5)(i) and (ii) Do not use For children under 12 years age Ask a doctor before use if 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 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 Pregnancy/Breastfeeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children In case of overdose, get medical help or contact aPoison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).
Do Not Use
openFDA Drug LabelingDo not use For children under 12 years age
Ask a Doctor
openFDA Drug LabelingAsk a doctor before use if 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 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(s) Guaifenesin 600 mg (for 600mg) Guaifenesin 1200 mg (for 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51316-008-01 | 51316-008 | CVS Pharmacy | 5 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (51316-008-01) / 20 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BLISTER PACK | May 1, 2023 |
| 43598-008-01 | 43598-008 | Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Inc. | 5 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (43598-008-01) / 20 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BLISTER PACK (43598-008-20) | September 1, 2022 |
| 43598-008-40 | 43598-008 | Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Inc. | 2 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (43598-008-40) / 20 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BLISTER PACK (43598-008-20) | March 15, 2022 |
| 43598-110-01 | 43598-110 | Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Inc. | 5 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (43598-110-01) / 20 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BLISTER PACK | September 1, 2022 |
| 70677-1257-1 | 70677-1257 | Strategic Sourcing Services, LLC | 1 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (70677-1257-1) / 20 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BLISTER PACK | February 15, 2025 |
| 70677-1257-2 | 70677-1257 | Strategic Sourcing Services, LLC | 2 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (70677-1257-2) / 20 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BLISTER PACK | February 15, 2025 |
| 51316-008 | 51316-008 | CVS Pharmacy | — | September 1, 2022 |
| 43598-110 | 43598-110 | Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Inc. | — | September 1, 2022 |
| 70677-1257 | 70677-1257 | Strategic Sourcing Services, LLC | — | March 15, 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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