mucus extended release
guaifenesin · Tablet, Multilayer, Extended Release · Oral
Active ingredient
Active ingredient (in each extended-release tablet) Guaifenesin 1200 mg
Purpose
Purpose Expectorant
Uses
Uses
• helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive
Warnings
Warnings Do not use
• for children under 12 years of age Ask a doctor before use if you have
• persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
• cough accompanied by too much phlegm (mucus) Stop use and ask a doctor if
• cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious illness. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).
Do not use
Do not use
• for children under 12 years of age
Ask a doctor before use
Ask a doctor before use if you have
• persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
• cough accompanied by too much phlegm (mucus)
Stop use and ask a doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor if
• cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious illness.
Pregnancy or breast-feeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).
Directions
Directions
• do not crush, chew, or break extended-release tablet
• take with a full glass of water
• this product can be administered without regard for timing of meals
• adults and children 12 years of age and over: 1 extended-release tablet every 12 hours. Do not exceed 2 extended-release tablets in 24 hours.
• children under 12 years of age: do not use
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients carbomer homopolymer type B, copovidone, FD&C blue #1 aluminum lake, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, silicon dioxide, sodium starch glycolate
Questions?
Questions or comments? 1-800-719-9260
Label text from the FDA structured product label by CVS WOONSOCKET PRESCRIPTION CENTER, INCORPORATED (revised Jun 17, 2025). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Guaifenesin in 1 product
mucus extended release NDC products (1)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51316-400 | Guaifenesin 1200 mg/1 Tablet, Multilayer, Extended Release | CVS WOONSOCKET PRESCRIPTION CENTER, INCORPORATED | ANDA |
Frequently asked questions
What is mucus extended release used for?
Uses • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive
Who makes mucus extended release?
mucus extended release is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including CVS WOONSOCKET PRESCRIPTION CENTER, INCORPORATED.