Q-Tussin [OTC]
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Allfen [OTC];Bidex?-400 [OTC];Diabetic Siltussin DAS-Na [OTC];Diabetic Tussin? EX [OTC];Fenesin IR [OTC];Geri-Tussin [OTC];Humibid? Maximum Strength [OTC];Iophen NR [OTC];Liquituss GG [OTC];Mucinex? Kid's Mini-MeltsT [OTC];Mucinex? Kid's [OTC];Mucinex? Maximum Strength [OTC];Mucinex? [OTC];Mucus Relief [OTC];Organ-I NR [OTC];Q-Tussin [OTC];RefenesenT 400 [OTC];RefenesenT [OTC];Robafen [OTC];Scot-Tussin? Expectorant [OTC];Siltussin SA [OTC];Vicks? CaseroT Chest Congestion Relief [OTC];Vicks? DayQuil? Mucus Control [OTC];XpectT [OTC]
Brand Names: Canada:
Balminil Expectorant;Benylin? E Extra Strength;Koffex Expectorant;Robitussin?
Uses
- It is used to thin mucous so it can be taken from the body by coughing.
- Guaifenesin thins fluids in the lungs.
Dosing
How to take
- Take with a full glass of water.
- Drink lots of noncaffeine liquids unless told to drink less liquid by your doctor.
- Long-acting products: Swallow whole. Do not chew, break, or crush.
- There is a liquid (syrup) if you cannot swallow pills.
- Those who have feeding tubes may also use the liquid. Flush the feeding tube before and after this drug is given.
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