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Guaifenesin NR Prescribing Information

Package insert / product label
Generic name: guaifenesin
Dosage form: syrup
Drug class: Expectorants

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 27, 2023.

Guaifenesin NR Description

Guaifenesin NR syrup is an expectorant available in liquid form for oral administration.Each 5 mL (1 teaspoonful) contains: Guaifenesin 100 mg.

INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Caramel, Citric Acid, Flavor, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Saccharin Sodium, Sodium Benzoate, Sorbitol Solution, Water. It may contain Sodium Citrate.

Structure

Guaifenesin (glyceryl guaiacolate) has the chemical name 3-(2-methoxyphenoxy)-1,2-propanediol. Its molecular formula is C10H14O4, with a molecular weight of 198.21. It is a white, colorless crystalline substance with a slightly bitter aromatic taste. One gram dissolves in 20 mL water at 25°C; freely soluble in ethanol. Guaifenesin is readily absorbed from the gastro-intestinal tract and is rapidly metabolized and excreted in the urine. Guaifenesin has a plasma half-life of one hour. The major urinary metabolite is beta-(2-methoxyphenoxy) lactic acid.

Guaifenesin NR - Clinical Pharmacology

Guaifenesin is an expectorant, the action of which promotes or facilitates the removal of secretions from the respiratory tract. By increasing sputum volume and making sputum less viscous, guaifenesin facilitates expectoration of retained secretions.

Indications and Usage for Guaifenesin NR

Helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus, drain bronchial tubes, and make coughs more productive. Helps loosen phlegm and thin bronchial secretions in patients with stable chronic bronchitis.

Contraindications

This product is contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to any of the ingredients.

Precautions

Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility: Animal studies to assess the long-term carcinogenic and mutagenic potential or the effect on fertility in animals or humans have not been performed.

Pregnancy
Teratogenic Effects-Pregnancy Category C: Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted. Safe use in pregnancy has not been established relative to possible adverse effects on fetal development. Therefore, this product should not be used in pregnant patients, unless in the judgment of the physician, the potential benefits outweigh possible hazards.

Nursing Mothers: It is not known whether guaifenesin is excreted in human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when these products are administered to a nursing woman and a decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or to discontinue the drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother.

Laboratory Test Interactions: Guaifenesin or its metabolites may cause color interference with the VMA (vanilylmandelic acid) test for catechols. It may also falsely elevate the level of urinary 5-HIAA (5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid) in certain serotonin metabolite chemical tests because of color interference.

Adverse Reactions/Side Effects

Guaifenesin is well tolerated and has a wide margin of safety. Side effects have been generally mild and infrequent. Nausea and vomiting are the side effects that occur most commonly. Dizziness, headache and rash (including urticaria) have been reported rarely.

Overdosage

The acute toxicity of guaifenesin is low and overdosage is unlikely to produce serious toxic effects. In laboratory animals no toxicity resulted when guaifenesin was administered by stomach tube in doses up to 5 grams/kg.

In massive over dosage the stomach should be emptied (emesis and/or gastric lavage) and further absorption prevented. Treatment is symptomatic and supportive.

Guaifenesin NR Dosage and Administration

Adults and children 12 years of age and older: Two to four teaspoonfuls (200 mg to 400 mg) every four hours, not to exceed 2400 mg (24 teaspoonfuls) in 24 hours.

Children 6 years to under 12 years of age: One to two teaspoonfuls (100 mg to 200 mg) every four hours, not to exceed 1200 mg (12 teaspoonfuls) in 24 hours.

Children 2 to under 6 years of age: 1/2 to 1 teaspoonful (50 mg to 100 mg) every four hours, not to exceed 600 mg (6 teaspoonfuls) in 24 hours.

Children 6 months to under 2 years of age: A common dosage is 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoonful (25 mg to 50 mg) every 4 hours, not to exceed 300 mg (3 teaspoonfuls) in 24 hours. Individualized dosage should be determined by evaluation of patient.

How is Guaifenesin NR supplied

Guaifenesin NR Liquid is available in one pint (473 mL), and one gallon (3785 mL).

Store at controlled room temperature 15°-30°C (59°-86°F).
PROTECT FROM LIGHT. KEEP BOTTLE TIGHTLY CLOSED.
Dispense in a tight container as defined in the USP.

Manufactured by:
Silarx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Spring Valley, NY 10977

Container Label

GUAIFENESIN NR LIQUID
guaifenesin nr liquid liquid
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:54838-123
Route of AdministrationORAL
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
Guaifenesin (UNII: 495W7451VQ) (Guaifenesin - UNII:495W7451VQ) Guaifenesin100 mg in 5 mL
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
anhydrous citric acid (UNII: XF417D3PSL)
glycerin (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)
propylene glycol (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)
saccharin sodium (UNII: SB8ZUX40TY)
sodium benzoate (UNII: OJ245FE5EU)
sorbitol (UNII: 506T60A25R)
sodium citrate (UNII: 1Q73Q2JULR)
Product Characteristics
Colorbrown (Caramel) Score
ShapeSize
FlavorRASPBERRYImprint Code
Contains
Packaging
#Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
1NDC:54838-123-80473 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
unapproved other02/01/2000
Labeler - Silarx Pharmaceuticals, Inc (161630033)

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