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Guaifenesin - oral
(gweye-fen-eh-sin)
common brand names: Guiatuss, Organidin NR, Robitussin
Simular Drugs : Guaifenesin, Guaifenesin 600 Pse 120, Guaifenesin Ac, Guaifenesin Codeine Phosphate, Guaifenesin D Methorphan, Guaifenesin D Methorphan Hb, Guaifenesin D Methorphan Hb, Guaifenesin Dac, Guaifenesin Dextromethorphan, Guaifenesin DM, Guaifenesin DM, Guaifenesin Dm Nr, Guaifenesin Dm Nr, Guaifenesin Er, Guaifenesin LA, Guaifenesin Nr, Guaifenesin Nr, Guaifenesin P, Guaifenesin P Ephed HCL, Guaifenesin P Ephed HCL, Guaifenesin P Ephed Hcl Hcod, Guaifenesin P Ephedrine Cod, Guaifenesin P Ephedrine Cod, Guaifenesin P Pd, Guaifenesin Phenylephrine, Guaifenesin Phenylephrine Hcod, Guaifenesin Pse, Guaifenesin Pse Sr, Guaifenesin Pseudoephedrine, Guaifenesin Pseudoephedrine, Guaifenesin Sr, Guaifenesin Sr, Guaifenesin W Codeine, Guaifenesin W Codeine, Guaifenesin W Dextromethorphan, Guaifenesin W DM, Guaifenesin W Pseudoephedrine
Guaifenesin Er Usage: this medication is used to relieve dry cough and helps to loosen phlegm & mucous in lungs so you can 'cough-up' (expectorate) mucous.
How to use Guaifenesin Er: Take each dose of this medication with full glass of water. Water will also help break-up mucous and clear congestion. Drink plenty of fluids while taking this pill, unless your doctor instructs you otherwise. do not take this drug for a chronic, persistent cough such as occurs with smoking or asthma unless directed by your pharmacist. If cough lasts for more then one week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by fever, headache or rash, consult your physician.
Guaifenesin Er side effects: it medication can cause stomach upset or rash. If these effects persist or worsen, inform you're physician. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact youre physician or pharmacist.
Guaifenesin Er Precautions: If you have any of the next health problems, consult you're doctor before using this drug: breathing problems such as emphysema/chronic bronchitis/asthma, smoking, any allergies. this med should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss risks and benefits with youre doctor. it isn't known if this drug is excreted into breast milk. Consult your healthcare professional before breast-feeding.
Guaifenesin Er drug interactions: Tell you're pharmacist of every the medicines you may use, (both prescription & nonprescription), especially: another cough-and-cold medicines. Guaifenesin may affect the results of certain lab tests. Be sure your caregivers are aware you use it medicine before lab tests are performed. don't start or stop any medicine without doctor or healthcare professional approval.
Guaifenesin Er Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include drowsiness, fatigue, weakness, dizziness, & unusually slow heartbeat.
Guaifenesin Er special notes: it drug comes in variety of dose forms such as pills, capsules, long acting tablets or capsules and a syrup. Ask your physician or healthcare professional to recommend the best product for you.
If you missed Guaifenesin Er dose: If you miss dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if It's almost time for the next dose, instead, skip missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. do not double dose to catch up.
Guaifenesin Er Storage: Store at room temperature between 59 & 86 degrees F (between 15 & 30 degrees C) away from moisture & sunlight. do not store in bathroom. do not freeze liquid forms of this pill. do not store syrup in refrigerator.
Active Ingredients : Guaifenesin