Guaifenesin 200 mg, alcohol 9.5% v/v, sugar 2.0 g, glucose 5.0 mL per 10 mL
Class: Expectorant cough syrup
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Dosage Form: Oral syrup
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Uses:
Symptomatic relief of wet/productive/chesty coughs with mucus/phlegm, including:
- Cough associated with common cold, flu, bronchitis, or upper respiratory tract infections.
- Chest congestion and difficulty expectorating thick mucus.
- Irritating productive cough where mucus clearance is needed.
Helps thin/loosen phlegm for easier expulsion and relieves associated chest discomfort. Not for dry/non-productive coughs (may not help or could worsen by thickening secretions), persistent coughs from smoking, asthma, or chronic conditions—consult doctor for those. Adjunctive for symptom relief; not curative for underlying infections.
Dosage:
Oral, every 4 hours as needed (do not exceed 4 doses/24 hours; shake bottle; use measuring device).
Adults and children ≥12 years: 10–20 mL (2–4 medicine measures/teaspoonfuls) every 4 hours.
Adults and children ≥12 years: 10–20 mL (2–4 medicine measures/teaspoonfuls) every 4 hours.
Children under 12 years: Not recommended (consult doctor/pharmacist; safety not established in many labels).
Duration: Short-term (e.g., 3–7 days); seek medical advice if no improvement, symptoms persist >7 days, or worsen (high fever, shortness of breath, wheezing, bloody sputum). Take with water if needed; can be taken with or without food
Side Effects:
Common (mild/transient): Gastro-intestinal discomfort (nausea, vomiting, stomach upset), drowsiness (mild in some), loose stools.
Less common: Headache, dizziness, or allergic reactions (rash/itching).
Serious (rare, seek immediate care): Severe allergic reactions (swelling, breathing difficulty), persistent GI issues, or signs of overdose (extreme nausea/vomiting).
Warnings & Precautions:
For oral use only—shake bottle before use.
Contains alcohol (ethyl alcohol 9.5% v/v—equivalent to small amount per dose; caution in alcohol-sensitive individuals, liver disease, or high-risk groups).
Contains sugar (2.0 g per 10 mL) and glucose (5.0 mL per 10 mL)—caution in diabetes or sugar-restricted diets.
Preservative: Sodium benzoate 0.2% m/v (may cause allergic reactions in sensitive people).
If cough persists >7 days, recurs, or is accompanied by fever/rash/headache, consult doctor (may indicate serious issue).
Not for productive coughs with excessive mucus without medical advice.
Discard opened bottle after 4 weeks (contamination risk).
Keep out of children’s reach.
Contains alcohol (ethyl alcohol 9.5% v/v—equivalent to small amount per dose; caution in alcohol-sensitive individuals, liver disease, or high-risk groups).
Contains sugar (2.0 g per 10 mL) and glucose (5.0 mL per 10 mL)—caution in diabetes or sugar-restricted diets.
Preservative: Sodium benzoate 0.2% m/v (may cause allergic reactions in sensitive people).
If cough persists >7 days, recurs, or is accompanied by fever/rash/headache, consult doctor (may indicate serious issue).
Not for productive coughs with excessive mucus without medical advice.
Discard opened bottle after 4 weeks (contamination risk).
Keep out of children’s reach.
Pregnancy & Lactation:
Pregnancy: Not recommended (limited data; alcohol/sugar content and guaifenesin safety concerns)—consult doctor.
Lactation: Not recommended (guaifenesin/alcohol may pass into milk)—consult provider
Drug Interactions:
Minimal major reported for standard use.
Avoid combining with other cough/cold medicines (risk of overdose on guaifenesin or excipients).
Alcohol-containing products: Additive effects.
Avoid combining with other cough/cold medicines (risk of overdose on guaifenesin or excipients).
Alcohol-containing products: Additive effects.
Contraindications:
Hypersensitivity to guaifenesin or any ingredient (including alcohol, preservatives like sodium benzoate).
Acute porphyria (guaifenesin considered unsafe).
Children under 12 years (per many labels).
Pregnancy and lactation (without doctor advice).
Acute porphyria (guaifenesin considered unsafe).
Children under 12 years (per many labels).
Pregnancy and lactation (without doctor advice).
Price: Ksh 674/-
Notes:
If symptoms persist >7 days or worsen (fever, shortness of breath, bloody sputum), seek medical help.