Guaifenesin 400mg tablet
Compared to Mucinex 400mg tablet, Robitussin 400mg tablet
How the medication works:
It works by thinning the mucus in the air passages to make it easier to cough up the mucus and clear the airways. It takes about 30 minutes to state working
Indication:
Chest congestion: Take 1 tablet by mouth every 4 hours as needed for chest congestion
Productive cough: Take 1 tablet by mouth every 4 hours as needed for productive cough
Adverse effects:
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Nausea
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Vomiting
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Drowsiness
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Dizziness
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Stomach pain
Exclusions: Call your doctor
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Children under the age of 12 years
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If patient does not experience symptom improve in 7 dats
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If patient experiences persistent fever, rashes and headache
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If you have asthma, inflammation of bronchials and lung diseases causing breathing problems
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Pregnant or breastfeeding
Do not use if..
Allergic to guaifenesin
Drug Interaction:
Monoamine Oxidate Inhibitors (MAOIs)
Stop use and ask your doctor if
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Excessive mucus production
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Continuous cough > 7 days
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Other symptoms, such as fever, headache and rash
Special Instructions:
Take this medication with a full glass of water. Do not take more than 6 tablets in 24 hours.
Reference:
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=5b78bbe9-806c-443f-bc23-351e5342355f