Drug Details
Generic Name:
Common Brands:
Mucinex, Children’s Mucinex, Mucinex for Kids, Mucinex Fast-Max, Mucinex Nightshift, Mucinex DM, Diabetic Tussin EX, Robitussin Cough, Robitussin Chest Congestion, Robitussin DM, Tussin, Vicks DayQuil
Availability:
Over-the-counter
Therapeutic Class:
Expectorant
Forms:
Tablet, extended-release tablet, capsule, dissolving granules, liquid
Administration:
By mouth
Therapeutic Uses:
Chest congestion
Controlled Status:
Not a controlled substance
Guaifenesin Drug Class
Guaifenesin (gwye-fen-eh-sin) is an over-the-counter expectorant which is used to treat chest congestion.
Guaifenesin Age Range
Guaifenesin is approved for use in adults and children 4 years of age and older. The extended-release tablet is approved for use in adults and children 12 years of age and older. This medicine is not safe for very young children.
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