Guaifenesin Tablets

Name: Guaifenesin Tablets

Uses of Guaifenesin Tablets

  • It is used to thin mucus so it can be taken from the body by coughing.

How is this medicine (Guaifenesin Tablets) best taken?

Use this medicine as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.

  • Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.
  • Drink lots of noncaffeine liquids unless told to drink less liquid by your doctor.
  • Take with a full glass of water.

What do I do if I miss a dose?

  • If you take this medicine (guaifenesin tablets) on a regular basis, take a missed dose as soon as you think about it.
  • If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time.
  • Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses.
  • Many times this medicine is taken on an as needed basis. Do not take more often than told by the doctor.

What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away?

WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:

  • Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.
  • Cough that does not go away.

What are some other side effects of Guaifenesin Tablets?

All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away:

  • Upset stomach or throwing up.

These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.

How is Guaifenesin Tablets Supplied

Guaifenesin

Tablets Each round, scored, rose-colored tablet contains 200 mg guaifenesin USPavailable in blisters of 30 (NDC 67046-250-30)

STORAGE Store at controlled room temperature 20°-25°C (68°-77°F). Protect tablets from moisture. Keep bottle tightly closed.

To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

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Blister of 30 Tablets

GUAIFENESIN 
guaifenesin tablet
Product Information
Product Type HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG LABEL Item Code (Source) NDC:67046-250(NDC:0603-4886)
Route of Administration ORAL DEA Schedule     
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
GUAIFENESIN (GUAIFENESIN) GUAIFENESIN 200 mg
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name Strength
CROSPOVIDONE  
D&C RED NO. 30  
MAGNESIUM STEARATE  
CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE  
SILICON DIOXIDE  
SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A POTATO  
STEARIC ACID  
Product Characteristics
Color PINK Score 2 pieces
Shape ROUND Size 10mm
Flavor Imprint Code 4740;V
Contains     
Packaging
# Item Code Package Description
1 NDC:67046-250-30 30 TABLET (TABLET) in 1 BLISTER PACK
Marketing Information
Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
Unapproved drug other 10/06/2010
Labeler - Contract Pharmacy Services-PA (945429777)
Revised: 10/2010   Contract Pharmacy Services-PA
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