Label: CHEST CONGESTION RELIEF- guaifenesin tablet

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

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Updated March 20, 2025

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  • Active ingredient (in each caplet)

    Guaifenesin 400 mg

  • Purpose

    Expectorant

  • Uses

    helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive to rid the bronchial passageways
    of bothersome mucus

  • Warnings

    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 excessive phlegm (mucus)

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    • cough lasts more than 7 days or comes back
    • cough 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.

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

  • Directions

    • take with full glass of water
    • not intended for use in children under 12 years of age
    adults and children 12 years
    of age and over     		• take 1 caplet, every 4 hours,
    while symptoms persist • do
    not exceed 6 doses in 24 hours
    children under 12 years of agedo not use

  • Other information

    • Tamper Evident: do not use if imprinted safety seal under cap is broken or missing.

    • store at room temperature 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)

  • Inactive ingredients

    cellulose, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, povidone, silica, stearic acid.

  • Questions or comments?

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  • package Label

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    CHEST CONGESTION RELIEF 
    guaifenesin tablet
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:79481-0714
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    GUAIFENESIN (UNII: 495W7451VQ) (GUAIFENESIN - UNII:495W7451VQ) GUAIFENESIN400 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    MALTODEXTRIN (UNII: 7CVR7L4A2D)  
    POVIDONE (UNII: FZ989GH94E)  
    SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)  
    STEARIC ACID (UNII: 4ELV7Z65AP)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorwhiteScore2 pieces
    ShapeOVALSize17mm
    FlavorImprint Code AP;152
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:79481-0714-550 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product03/01/2025
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM01203/01/2025
    Labeler - Meijer, Inc. (006959555)
    Registrant - Geri-Care Pharmaceuticals, Corp (611196254)
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