Guaifenesin INN or guaiphenesin, also glyceryl guaiacolate, is an expectorant drug sold over the counter and usually taken orally to assist the bringing up of phlegm from the airways in acute respiratory tract infections. More
Guaifenesin INN or guaiphenesin, also glyceryl guaiacolate, is an expectorant drug sold over the counter and usually taken orally to assist the bringing up of phlegm from the airways in acute respiratory tract infections.
Guaifenesin
Guaifenesin; 93-14-1; Guaiphenesin; Glycerol guaiacolate; Guaiphenesine
Abcof, Altec, Ambrex, Ambro-AB, Ambrokof, Anbrox, Arony, Ascordyl, Ascoril, Ascoril Exp, Asi-Ril, Ategua, Avicof-X, Barkeit, Berikof-L, Biokof, Biozara, Bro-Exces, Brodex Exp, Brodin-LS, Brofentol, Brofentol Plus, Bronsim, Brony, Browin Jun Exp, Browin-TG Exp, Celepid Mct-Lct, Cepticof-P, Codylex Exp, Codylex-PD Exp, Cofree, Cufokin, Dexen, Dextrol, Expect-D, Expect-T, Fine-O, Grilinctus, Indikof-B, Jdcold, Jetrex, Jilosyn, Jilosyn-DS, Kickkof, Kofban-EX, Lincotus-Ex, M&B, Macbery-XT, Megaril, Mucaryl-Ax EXP
3-(2-methoxyphenoxy) propane-1, 2-diol
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Guaifenesin is an expectorant which increases the output of phlegm (sputum) and bronchial secretions by reducing the surface tension and.adhesiveness By reducing the adhesiveness of secretions and viscosity, this drug increases the efficacy of the mucociliary mechanism in removing accumulated secretions from the upper and lower airway.
PO- The recommended dose is 200 to 400 mg 4 hourly. Max: 2.4 g/day.
Used to assist the expectoration of phlegm from the airways in acute respiratory tract infections.
Dizziness and headache. Rash and hives. Nausea and vomiting.
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Hypersensitivity.
Store at 20-25°C.
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C10H14O4
93-14-1
Caution should be exercised in patients with asthma, smoking, cough accompanied by excessive secretions, chronic bronchitis or emphysema, with history of persistent cough ,occurs cough with a fever, rash or persistent headache, pregnancy, lactation, porphyria.
