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Generic nameGUAIFENESIN
Labeler / manufacturerCVS PHARMACY
RouteORAL
Drug classExpectorant
Product NDC51316-437
Label effective date2026-08-19
Official product label reference
CVS Adult Mucus plus Chest Congestion — CVS PHARMACY
This page contains 12 source sections for GUAIFENESIN, oral route. Label set 3cf425bd-9d90-4c19-a4f7-3cf7bd0b393a, version 4.
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Uses described in the label
Uses helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive
Purpose
Purpose Expectorant
Dosage and administration — label text
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
Table text from source:
| age | dose
| adults and children 12 years and over | 10 ml – 20 ml every 4 hours
| children under 12 years | do not use
Warnings
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).
Active ingredient
Active ingredient (in each 10 mL) Guaifenesin, USP 200 mg
Ask a doctor before use
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
When to stop use and seek help
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.
Pregnancy or breast feeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Child safety
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).
Storage and handling
Other information • each 10 mL contains: sodium 4 mg • store at room temperature
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