Label: CVS ADULT MUCUS CHEST CONGESTION- guaifenesin syrup

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

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Updated November 2, 2023

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  • Active ingredient (in each 10 mL)

    Guaifenesin, USP 200 mg

  • Purpose

    Expectorant

  • Uses

    helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive

  • Warnings

    Ask a doctor before use if you have

    ▪
    cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
    ▪
    cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    cough last for more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. A persistent cough may be a sign 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 at (1-800-222-1222).

  • Directions

    ▪
    do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period
    ▪
    measure only with dosing cup provided
    ▪
    keep dosing cup with product
    ▪
    mL = milliliter
    ▪
    this adult product is not intended for use in children under 12 years of age

    age

    dose

    adults and children 12 years and over

    10 ml – 20 ml every 4 hours

    children under 12 years

    do not use
  • Other information

    •
    each 10 mL contains: sodium 4 mg
    •
    store at room temperature
  • Inactive ingredients

    anhydrous citric acid, disodium edetate, FD&C red no. 40, flavor, glycerin, potassium citrate, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol, sucralose, xanthan gum.

  • Principal Display Panel

    NDC# 51316-743-08

    Compare to the active ingredient in Adult Robitussin Mucus + Chest Congestion*

    Adult

    Mucus+Chest

    Congestion

    Guaifenesin (Expectorant)

    Relieves:

    •
    Mucus
    •
    Chest congestion

    Sugar-Free

    No Added Alcohol

    Use Dosage Cup Included

    Natural Cherry Flavor

    For Ages 12 & Over

    8 FL OZ (237 mL)

    IMPORTANT: Keep this carton for future reference on full labeling.

    *This product is not manufactured or distributed by GSK Consumer Healthcare, owner of the registered trademark Adult Robitussin Mucus + Chest Congestion.

    CVS Adult Cough Syrup Cherry Flavor
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    CVS ADULT MUCUS  CHEST CONGESTION
    guaifenesin syrup
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:51316-743
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    GUAIFENESIN (UNII: 495W7451VQ) (GUAIFENESIN - UNII:495W7451VQ) GUAIFENESIN200 mg  in 10 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL)  
    EDETATE DISODIUM (UNII: 7FLD91C86K)  
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    POTASSIUM CITRATE (UNII: EE90ONI6FF)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SODIUM BENZOATE (UNII: OJ245FE5EU)  
    SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    SUCRALOSE (UNII: 96K6UQ3ZD4)  
    XANTHAN GUM (UNII: TTV12P4NEE)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorREDScore    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorCHERRY (Naturally and Artificially) Imprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:51316-743-081 in 1 CARTON02/17/2023
    1237 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM01202/17/2023
    Labeler - CVS PHARMACY (062312574)
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