Details About Generic Salt ::  Guaifene

Main Medicine Class::    

(GWHY-fen-ah-sin)

Anti-Tuss

Syrup

100 mg/5 mL

Breonesin

Capsules

200 mg

Diabetic Tussin EX

Liquid

100 mg/5 mL

Duratuss-G

Tablets

1200 mg

Fenesin

Tablets, sustained release

600 mg

Gee-Gee

Tablets

200 mg

Genatuss

Syrup

100 mg/5 mL

GG-Cen

Capsules

200 mg

Glyate

Syrup

100 mg/5 mL

Glycotuss

Tablets

100 mg

Glytuss

Tablets

200 mg

GuiaCough CF

Liquid

12.5 mg

GuiaCough PE

Liquid

100 mg

Guiafenex LA

Tablets, extended release

600 mg

Guiatuss

Syrup

100 mg/5 mL

Humibid LA

Tablets, sustained release

600 mg

Humibid Sprinkle

Capsules, sustained release

300 mg

Hytuss

Tablets

100 mg

Hytuss 2x

Capsules

200 mg

Liquibid

Tablets, sustained release

600 mg

Monafed

Tablets, sustained release

600 mg

Muco-Fen-LA

Tablets, sustained release

600 mg

Mytussin

Syrup

100 mg/5 mL

Naldecon Senior EX

Liquid

200 mg/5 mL

Organidin NR

Tablets

200 mg

Liquid

100 mg/5 mL

Pneumomist

Tablets, sustained release

600 mg

Respa-GF

Tablets, sustained release

600 mg

Robitussin

Syrup

100 mg/5 mL

Scot-tussin Expectorant

Syrup

100 mg/5 mL

Sinumist-SR Capsulets

Tablets, sustained release

600 mg

Siltussin SA

Syrup

100 mg/5 mL

Touro Ex

Caplets, sustained release

600 mg

Tussin

Syrup

100 mg/5 mL

Tusibron

Syrup

100 mg/5 mL

Uni-tussin

Syrup

100 mg/5 mL

alminil Expectorant

Benylin E

Class: Expectorant

 

Drugs Class ::

 Action May enhance output of respiratory tract fluid by reducing adhesiveness and surface tension, thus facilitating removal of viscous mucus and making nonproductive coughs more productive and less frequent. Efficacy not well documented.

Indications for Drugs ::

 Indications Temporary relief of cough associated with respiratory tract infections and related conditions such as sinusitis, pharyngitis, bronchitis, and asthma when these conditions are complicated by tenacious mucus or mucus plugs and congestion; effective for productive as well as nonproductive cough, particularly dry, nonproductive cough that tends to injure mucous membranes of the air passages.

Drug Dose ::

 Route/Dosage

Immediate-release Adults and Children (at least 12 yr): PO 200 to 400 mg q 4 hr (max, 2.4 g/day).

Children (6 to 12 yr): PO 100 to 200 mg q4 hr (max, 1.2 g/day).

Children (2 to 6 yr): PO 50 to 100 mg q 4 hr (max, 600 mg/day).

Children (6 mo to under 2 yr): PO Individualize dose, 25 to 50 mg q 4 hr (max, 300 mg/day).

Sustained- or Extended-release Adults and children (at least 12 yr): PO 575 mg to 1.2 g q 12 hr (max, 2.4 g/day).

Children (6 to 12 yr): PO 575 to 600 mg q 12 hr (max, 1.2 g/day).

Children (2 to 6 yr): PO 275.5 to 300 mg q 12 hr (max, 600 mg/day).

Contraindication ::

 Contraindications Standard considerations.

Drug Precautions ::

 Precautions

Pregnancy: Category C. Lactation: Undetermined. Persistent cough: May indicate serious condition. Notify physician, pharmacist, or nurse if cough persists for more than 1 wk, tends to recur or is accompanied by high fever, rash, or persistent headache.

PATIENT CARE CONSIDERATIONS

Drug Side Effects ::

 Adverse Reactions

CNS: Dizziness; headache. DERMATOLOGIC: Rash; urticaria. GI: Nausea; vomiting.

Drug Mode of Action ::  

 Action May enhance output of respiratory tract fluid by reducing adhesiveness and surface tension, thus facilitating removal of viscous mucus and making nonproductive coughs more productive and less frequent. Efficacy not well documented.

Drug Interactions ::

 Interactions

None well documented.

Drug Assesment ::

 Assessment/Interventions

• Obtain patient history, including drug history and any known allergies.
• Assess lung sounds, cough, sputum production, and color.
• Maintain fluid intake to 2000 mL/day if no contraindications exist.
• Notify health care provider if these signs occur: high fever, rash, or headaches; persistent cough.

Drug Storage/Management ::

 Administration/Storage

• Follow administration with glass of water.
• Store at room temperature.

Drug Notes ::

 Patient/Family Education

• Explain importance of maintaining increased fluid intake.
• Explain that expectorants are not recommended for some chronic cough conditions, such as cough associated with smoking, emphysema, and asthma.
• Instruct patient to report these symptoms to health care provider: Cough persisting for more than 1 wk or if recurring or accompanied by high fever, rash, or headache.

Disclaimer ::

The Information available on this site is for only Informational Purpose , before any use of this information please consult your Doctor .Price of the drugs indicated above may not match to real price due to many possible reasons may , including local taxes etc.. These are only approximate indicative prices of the drug.