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Guaifenesin
INFORMATION ABOUT GUAIFENESIN
Guaifenesin Uses
Guaifenesin is used in the treatment of cough with mucus.
How Guaifenesin works
Guaifenesin works by decreasing the stickiness of mucus (phlegm) and helps in its removal from the airways.
Common side effects of Guaifenesin
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common
Nausea, Vomiting
CONTENT DETAILS
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Written By
Dr. Love Sharma
PhD (Pharmacology), PGDPRA
Reviewed By
Dr. Shilpa Garcha
MD (Pharmacology), MBBS
Last updated
30 Jun 2022 | 06:21 AM (UTC)
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Expert advice for Guaifenesin
- Guaifenesin should be taken as per dose and duration suggetsed by the doctor.
Frequently asked questions for Guaifenesin
Guaifenesin is an expectorant, mainly used to relieve chest congestion by aiding the removal of mucus.
Consult your doctor for use more than 7 days.
Guaifenesin should not be taken by individuals with high blood pressure.
There are no known drug interactions between phenylephrine, ibuprofen, amoxicillin, and paracetamol (acetaminophen) and Guaifenesin. However, consult your doctor about all medications currently taken before starting and while on Guaifenesin.
Guaifenesin can be taken with other cold and cough preparation including Sudafed, Dayquil, Benadryl, and benzonatate. However, other formulations containing guaifenesin must be avoided to avoid a double dose. Also, Guaifenesin should not be combined with cough suppressants in the treatment of cough since the combination would not be logical and you may be exposed to unnecessary side effects.