Details

Guaifenesin is an expectorant. It helps loosen congestion in your chest and throat, making it easier to cough out through your mouth. Guaifenesin is used to reduce chest congestion caused by the common cold, infections, or allergies. You should not use guaifenesin if you are allergic to guaifenesin. Do not use it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended. Do not give guaifenesin to a child younger than 4 years old. Always ask a doctor before giving a cough or cold medicine to a child. Death can occur from the misuse of cough and cold medicines in very young children.

Typical Uses

Guaifenesin is used to treat coughs and congestion caused by the common cold, bronchitis, and other breathing illnesses. This product is usually not used for ongoing cough from smoking or long-term breathing problems (such as chronic bronchitis, emphysema) unless directed by your doctor. Guaifenesin is an expectorant. It works by thinning and loosening mucus in the airways, clearing congestion, and making breathing easier.

Side Effects

Some of the side effects of guaifenesin include dizziness or headache, a rash, or nausea, vomiting, or stomach upset.

Drug Interactions

Presently, there are no known drug interactions for guaifenesin.

Mechanism of action

Guaifenesin belongs to a class of agents called expectorants. It works by thinning the mucus in the air passages to make it easier to cough up the mucus and clear the airways.Guaifenesin 

Pregnancy Category : C