Productive cough

Active Ingredient: Guaifenesin

Indication for Guaifenesin

Population group: only adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older)

Guaifenesin is indicated to help loosen phlegm and thin bronchial secretions associated with productive cough, for use in adults and adolescents over 12 years.

For this indication, competent medicine agencies globally authorize below treatments:

800 mg in 4 doses a day

Route of admnistration

Oral

Defined daily dose

800 mg

Dosage regimen

200 mg 4 time(s) per day every day

Detailed description

Adults and adolescents over 12 years: 200 mg guaifenesin 4 times a day.

Maximum daily dose: 800 mg guaifenesin.

Active ingredient

Guaifenesin

Guaifenesin is an expectorant the action of which promotes or facilitates the removal of secretions from the respiratory tract. The precise mechanism of action of guaifenesin is not known; however, it is thought to act as an expectorant by increasing the volume and reducing the viscosity of secretions in the trachea and bronchi. In turn, this may increase the efficiency of the cough reflex and facilitate removal of the secretions. Guaifenesin is over-the-counter drug for the treatment of cough and common cold.

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