Label: GUAIFENESIN tablet

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

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Updated December 18, 2023

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  • Active ingredient (in each extended-release bi-layer tablet)

    Guaifenesin 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

  • 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.

  • 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 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 tablet every 12 hours. Do not exceed 2 tablets in 24 hours
    ■ children under 12 years of age: do not use

  • Other information

    ■ Tamper evident: Do not use if carton is open or if printed seal on blister is broken or missing.
    ■ store between 20-25°C (68-77°F)

  • Inactive ingredients

    carbomer homopolymer type B, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium starch glycolate

  • Questions?

    contact 1-877-770-3183 Mon-Fri 8:00 AM EST to 5:00 PM PST

  • PDP

    Guaifenesin ER tab 1200mg

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    GUAIFENESIN 
    guaifenesin tablet
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:21130-554
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    GUAIFENESIN (UNII: 495W7451VQ) (GUAIFENESIN - UNII:495W7451VQ) GUAIFENESIN1200 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    CARBOMER HOMOPOLYMER TYPE B (ALLYL SUCROSE CROSSLINKED) (UNII: Z135WT9208)  
    SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A (UNII: H8AV0SQX4D)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    HYPROMELLOSE 2910 (5 MPA.S) (UNII: R75537T0T4)  
    MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorwhiteScoreno score
    ShapeOVALSize16mm
    FlavorImprint Code G;1200
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:21130-554-2714 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product06/30/2023
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    ANDAANDA21342006/30/2023
    Labeler - Safeway, Inc (009137209)
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