Children with these conditions may need a different kind of medicine. Also, guaifenesin should not be given to children and infants younger than 2 years of age unless you are directed to do so by your doctor. Many medicines have not been studied specifically in older people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work exactly the same way they do in younger adults. Although there is no specific information comparing use of guaifenesin in the elderly with use in other age groups, this medicine is not expected to cause different side effects or problems in older people than it does in younger adults.
There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding. Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur.
In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription over-the-counter [OTC] medicine. Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur.
Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco. The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Guaifenesin is used to reduce chest congestion caused by the common cold, flu, or chronic bronchitis. Guaifenesin helps loosen congestion in your chest and throat, making it easier to cough out through your mouth. There are many brands and forms of guaifenesin available. Not all brands are listed on this leaflet.
Guaifenesin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to use this medicine if you have other medical conditions. Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction : hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using other cough or cold medicines that may contain similar ingredients. Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how this medicine will affect you. Your reactions could be impaired. This site complies with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here. This content does not have an English version.
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Take guaifenesin exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Guaifenesin comes alone and in combination with antihistamines, cough suppressants, and decongestants. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice on which product is best for your symptoms. Check nonprescription cough and cold product labels carefully before using two or more products at the same time.
These products may contain the same active ingredient s and taking them together could cause you to receive an overdose. This is especially important if you will be giving cough and cold medications to a child. Nonprescription cough and cold combination products, including products that contain guaifenesin, can cause serious side effects or death in young children.
Do not give these products to children younger than 4 years of age. If you give these products to children 4 to 11 years of age, use caution and follow the package directions carefully. If you are giving guaifenesin or a combination product that contains guaifenesin to a child, read the package label carefully to be sure that it is the right product for a child of that age.
Do not give guaifenesin products that are made for adults to children. Before you give a guaifenesin product to a child, check the package label to find out how much medication the child should receive. Give the dose that matches the child's age on the chart. Ask the child's doctor if you don't know how much medication to give the child.
If you are taking the liquid, do not use a household spoon to measure your dose. Use the measuring spoon or cup that came with the medication or use a spoon made especially for measuring medication. Swallow the extended-release tablets whole with a full glass of water.
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