Acetaminophen / Guaifenesin Dosage
Applies to the following strengths: 1000 mg-400 mg; 325 mg-200 mg; 500 mg-200 mg/15 mL
Usual Adult Dose for:
Usual Pediatric Dose for:
Additional dosage information:
Usual Adult Dose for Cough
Acetaminophen 325 mg/ guaifenesin 200 mg per 5 mL: 10 mL orally every 4 to 6 hours
Maximum dose: 4 doses (40 mL) per 24 hours
Usual Adult Dose for Pain
Acetaminophen 325 mg/ guaifenesin 200 mg per 5 mL: 10 mL orally every 4 to 6 hours
Maximum dose: 4 doses (40 mL) per 24 hours
Usual Adult Dose for Headache
Acetaminophen 325 mg/ guaifenesin 200 mg per 5 mL: 10 mL orally every 4 to 6 hours
Maximum dose: 4 doses (40 mL) per 24 hours
Usual Pediatric Dose for Cough
Acetaminophen 325 mg/ guaifenesin 200 mg per 5 mL:
12 years and older: 10 mL orally every 4 to 6 hours
Maximum dose: 4 doses (40 mL) per 24 hours
Usual Pediatric Dose for Pain
Acetaminophen 325 mg/ guaifenesin 200 mg per 5 mL:
12 years and older: 10 mL orally every 4 to 6 hours
Maximum dose: 4 doses (40 mL) per 24 hours
Usual Pediatric Dose for Headache
Acetaminophen 325 mg/ guaifenesin 200 mg per 5 mL:
12 years and older: 10 mL orally every 4 to 6 hours
Maximum dose: 4 doses (40 mL) per 24 hours
Renal Dose Adjustments
Use with caution in renal impairment.
Liver Dose Adjustments
Use with caution in hepatic impairment.
Precautions
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
- Current use of any other drug containing acetaminophen.
- Hypersensitivity to acetaminophen
Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 12 years.
Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.
Dialysis
Data not available
Other Comments
Administration advice:
- Shake well before using.
Patient advice:
- Keep out of reach of children; package contains enough drug to seriously harm a child.
- Call poison control immediately in case of overdose, even if you have no symptoms.
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