Codeine Guaifenesin Drug Information

Generic name: CODEINE PHOSPHATE AND GUAIFENESIN

Expectorant [EPC]

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Uses of Codeine Guaifenesin

  • temporarily relieves: o cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold or inhaled irritants o your cough to help you sleep o helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive.

Dosage & Administration of Codeine Guaifenesin

Adults and children 12 years of age and over:2 tsp (10 mL) every 4 hours, or as directed by a doctor.
Children 6 to under 12 years of age:1 tsp (5 mL) every 4 hours, or as directed by a doctor.
Children under 6 years of age:Consult a doctor.

Side Effects of Codeine Guaifenesin

When using this product

  • giving a higher dose than recommended by a doctor could result in serious side effects for your child. A special measuring device should be used to give an accurate dose of this product to children under 6 years of age.
  • may cause or aggravate constipation

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • symptoms do not improve within 7 days, tend to recur or are accompanied by fever and rash or persistent headache. These may be symptoms of a serious condition.

Warnings & Cautions for Codeine Guaifenesin

  • Ask your doctor before use if
  • you have a persistent cough, this may be a sign of a serious condition
  • you have a persistent cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema
  • you have a cough that is accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus)
  • you have chronic pulmonary disease or shortness of breath
  • giving to a child who is taking other drugs When using this product
  • giving a higher dose than recommended by a doctor could result in serious side effects for your child. A special measuring device should be used to give an accurate dose of this product to children under 6 years of age.
  • may cause or aggravate constipation Stop use and ask a doctor if
  • symptoms do not improve within 7 days, tend to recur or are accompanied by fever and rash or persistent headache. These may be symptoms of a serious condition. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of the reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Drug Interactions with Codeine Guaifenesin

  • Ask your doctor before use if
  • you have a persistent cough, this may be a sign of a serious condition
  • you have a persistent cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema
  • you have a cough that is accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus)
  • you have chronic pulmonary disease or shortness of breath
  • giving to a child who is taking other drugs

Pregnancy Safety for Codeine Guaifenesin

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Overdosage Information for Codeine Guaifenesin

Keep out of the reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Drug information sourced from the FDA. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional before making any medication decisions.

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