Clinical Pharmacology Details


GUAIFENESIN


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Indications & Dose:

Dry, non-productive cough; sinusitis


DOSE


Adult 100-400 mg 3 times daily.


Children 50-100 mg 3 times daily.

Contraindications:

Side Effects:

Cautions:

Precautions:

Recurrent cough; cough associated with fever, rash, persistant headache, excessive secretions

Interaction:

Labs 
Interference: Urine 5-HIAA, VMA 

Warnings:

Adverse Effects:

Lactations:

Pregnancy category C; excretion into breast milk unknown

Special Precautions:

Counselling:

Side Effects Or Adverse Reactions:

CNS: Dizziness, drowsiness, headache
GI: Nausea, stomach pain, vomiting
SKIN: Rash

Patient And Carer Advice: