Label: DIABETIC TUSSIN EXPECTORANT- guaifenesin liquid

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph final

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  • Active ingredient (in each 5 mL)

    Guaifenesin 100 mg

  • Purpose

    Expectorant

  • Uses

    • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus
  • Warnings

    Ask a doctor before use if you have:

    • a cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
    • a persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema

    Stop use and ask a doctor if:

    • cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or headache that lasts

    These could be signs of a serious condition.

    If pregnant or breast-feeding,

    ask a health professional before use.

    Keep out of reach of children.

    In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

  • Directions

    • take every 4 hours
    • do not exceed 6 doses in 24 hours
    adults & children 12 years and over 10 mL - 20 mL (2 - 4 teaspoonfuls)
    children 6 years to under 12 years5 mL - 10 mL (1 - 2 teaspoonfuls)
    children 2 years to under 6 years2.5 mL - 5 mL (½ - 1 teaspoonful)
    children under 2 years ask a doctor
  • Other information

    • Phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine 8.4 mg per teaspoonful (5 mL)
    • store at room temperature 20-25°C (68-77°F).
    • keep tightly closed.
  • Inactive ingredients

    Acesulfame K, artificial cherry flavor, artificial vanilla flavor, aspartame, hypromellose, menthol, methylparaben, potassium sorbate, purified water. Citric acid may be used to adjust pH.

  • Questions or comments?

    Call 1-800-899-3116, Mon-Thurs 9:00 am - 5:00 pm EST, Fri 9:00 am - 2:30 pm EST. Serious side effects associated with use of this product may be reported to this number.


    Rev #063:05 10/11

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 118 ml Bottle Label

    City of Austin Dept of Health

    GUAIFENESIN
    118ml

    Date:

    Name:
    Dr.

    TAKE AS DIRECTED.

    1/1/01

    123456

    GUAIFENESIN 118ml NDC 76413-335-01

    Batch: 123456
    Lot: 123456
    Exp: 1/1/01

    AKORN

    Federal law prohibits the transfer of this drug to any other person than the patient for whom prescribed.

    PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 118 ml Bottle Label
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    DIABETIC TUSSIN EXPECTORANT 
    guaifenesin liquid
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:76413-335(NDC:61787-063)
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    GUAIFENESIN (UNII: 495W7451VQ) (GUAIFENESIN - UNII:495W7451VQ) GUAIFENESIN100 mg  in 5 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    ACESULFAME POTASSIUM (UNII: 23OV73Q5G9)  
    ASPARTAME (UNII: Z0H242BBR1)  
    HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)  
    MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM (UNII: L7T10EIP3A)  
    METHYLPARABEN (UNII: A2I8C7HI9T)  
    POTASSIUM SORBATE (UNII: 1VPU26JZZ4)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL)  
    Product Characteristics
    Color    Score    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorCHERRY (artificial cherry flavor) , VANILLA (artificial vanilla flavor) Imprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:76413-335-01118 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product01/01/1996
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34101/01/1996
    Labeler - Central Texas Community Health Centers (079674019)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Central Texas Community Health Centers079674019REPACK(76413-335) , RELABEL(76413-335)
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