Label: GUAIFENESIN tablet, extended release

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: Abbreviated New Drug Application

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Updated August 1, 2025

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  • Active ingredient

    (in each extended-release tablet)

    Guaifenesin USP 1200 mg

  • Purpose

    Expectorant

  • Uses

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

    Do not use

  • 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.
  • PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING

    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 (1-800-222-1222).

  • Directions

    • do not crush, chew, or break extended-release tablet
    • take with a full glass of water
    • this product can be administered without regard for timing of meals
    • 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.
    • children under 12 years of age: do not use
  • Other information

    • store between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)
  • Inactive ingredients

    colloidal silicon dioxide, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, and pregelatinised starch (maize)

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    DISTRIBUTED BY:
    SAM'S WEST, INC.
    BENTONVILLE AR 72716

    Made in India

  • PACKAGE LABEL-PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 1200 mg Blister Carton (56 (4 x 14) Tablets)

    Member's
    Mark™

    COMPARE TO MAXIMUM STRENGTH
    MUCINEX® ACTIVE INGREDIENT*

    NDC 68196-960-56

    MAXIMUM STRENGTH

    Mucus Relief
    GUAIFENESIN EXTENDED-RELEASE TABLETS, 1200 mg
    GUAIFENESIN 1200 mg-EXPECTORANT

    Relieves chest congestion

    Actual Size

    56
    Extended-Release
    Tablets

    • Relieves chest congestion
    • Thins and loosens mucus

    12
    HR 



    PACKAGE LABEL-PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 1200 mg Blister Carton (56 (4 x 14) Tablets)

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    GUAIFENESIN 
    guaifenesin tablet, extended release
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:68196-960
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    GUAIFENESIN (UNII: 495W7451VQ) (GUAIFENESIN - UNII:495W7451VQ) GUAIFENESIN1200 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)  
    HYPROMELLOSE 2208 (15000 MPA.S) (UNII: Z78RG6M2N2)  
    HYPROMELLOSE 2910 (10000 MPA.S) (UNII: 0HO1H52958)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE 101 (UNII: 7T9FYH5QMK)  
    MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE 102 (UNII: PNR0YF693Y)  
    POVIDONE K90 (UNII: RDH86HJV5Z)  
    POVIDONE K25 (UNII: K0KQV10C35)  
    STARCH, CORN (UNII: O8232NY3SJ)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorWHITE (white to off-white) Scoreno score
    ShapeOVALSize21mm
    FlavorImprint Code L;69
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:68196-960-564 in 1 CARTON07/31/2025
    114 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    ANDAANDA21045307/31/2025
    Labeler - Sam's West Inc (051957769)
    Registrant - Aurohealth LLC (078728447)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    APL HEALTHCARE LIMITED650918514ANALYSIS(68196-960) , MANUFACTURE(68196-960)
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