Akin

Guaifenesin · Solution · Oral

Over the counter Expectorant

Active ingredient

(in each 5ml tsp.) Active ingredient Guaifenesin USP 100 mg

Purpose

Purpose Expectorant

Uses

Uses helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive

Warnings

Warnings Do not take this product for persistent or chronic couch such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema, or where cough is accompanied by excessive phlegm(mucus) unless directed by a doctor."

Ask a doctor before use

and ask a doctor if cough persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a fever, rash or persistent headache, consult a doctor. A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition.

Stop use and ask a doctor

Stop use and ask a doctor if cough persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a fever, rash or persistent headache, consult a doctor. A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition.

Pregnancy or breast-feeding

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of the reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Keep out of reach of children

Keep out of the reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

Directions Do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period. adults and children 12 years and over 10 to 20 ml (2 to 4 teaspoonfuls every 4 hours or as directed by doctor) children under 12 years do not use

Inactive ingredients

Inactive ingredients Propylene glycol, glycerine, citric acid, sucralose, sodium citrate, potasium sorbate, methylparaben, propylparaben, cherry flavor, menthol, FD &C Red # 40, caramel color, purified water.

Label text from the FDA structured product label by Southern Sales & Service, Inc. (revised Nov 29, 2023). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.

Active ingredients

Guaifenesin in 1 product

Akin NDC products (1)

NDC	Strength & form	Labeler	Type
69822-200	Guaifenesin 100 mg/5mL Solution	Southern Sales & Service, Inc.	OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG

Frequently asked questions

What is Akin used for?

Uses helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive

Who makes Akin?

Akin is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including Southern Sales & Service, Inc..