Allfen [OTC]; Diabetic Tussin® EX [OTC]; Fenesin IR [OTC]; Ganidin® NR; Guiatuss [OTC]; Humibid® Maximum Strength [OTC]; Mucinex® Children's [OTC] [DSC]; Mucinex® Kid's Mini-Melts™ [OTC]; Mucinex® Kid’s [OTC]; Mucinex® Maximum Strength [OTC]; Mucinex® Mini-Melts™ Junior Strength [OTC] [DSC]; Mucinex® Mini-Melts™ [OTC] [DSC]; Mucinex® [OTC]; Muco-Fen®; Muco-Fen® 1200; Organidin® NR [OTC]; Phanasin® Diabetic Choice® [OTC]; Phanasin® [OTC]; Q-Tussin [OTC]; Refenesen™ 400 [OTC]; Refenesen™ [OTC]; Robitussin® Chest Congestion [OTC]; Scot-Tussin® Expectorant [OTC]; Siltussin DAS [OTC]; Siltussin SA [OTC]; Tussin [OTC]; Vicks® Casero™ Chest Congestion Relief [OTC]; Xpect™ [OTC]
• Talk with healthcare provider before giving this medicine to a child. Check all of your child's medicines, including over-the-counter, with healthcare provider.
• If you have an allergy to guaifenesin or any other part of this medicine.
• Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms involved.
• Take this medicine with a full glass of water.
• Drink plenty of noncaffeine-containing liquid unless told to drink less liquid by healthcare provider.
• Long-acting products: Swallow whole. Do not chew, break, or crush.
• A liquid (syrup) is available if you cannot swallow pills.
• Those who have feeding tubes can also use the liquid. Flush the feeding tube before and after medicine is given.
• Take a missed dose as soon as possible.
• If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to your regular schedule.
• Do not take a double dose or extra doses.
• Many times this medicine is taken on an as needed basis.
• Store at room temperature.
• Protect from light.
• Protect tablets from moisture. Do not store in a bathroom or kitchen.
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• This medicine is used to thin secretions so they can be removed from the body by coughing.
• If you have a life-threatening allergy, wear allergy identification at all times.
• Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's medicine.
• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
• Most medicines can be thrown away in household trash after mixing with coffee grounds or kitty litter and sealing in a plastic bag.
• Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products, supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant).
• Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or in Canada to Health Canada's Canada Vigilance Program at 1-866-234-2345.
• Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine, including over-the-counter, natural products, or vitamins.
• This medicine is not for coughs due to smoking or lung disease.
• Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix well with other medicines.
• If you have PKU, talk with healthcare provider. Some products do contain phenylalanine.
• Tell healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant.
• Tell healthcare provider if you are breast-feeding.
• Feeling dizzy. Rise slowly over several minutes from sitting or lying position. Be careful climbing.
• Headache.
• Nausea or vomiting. Small frequent meals, frequent mouth care, sucking hard, sugar-free candy, or chewing sugar-free gum may help.
• If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center or emergency department immediately.
• Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Persistent cough.
• Any rash.
• No improvement in condition or feeling worse.
