Acetaminophen / Guaifenesin Dosage

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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Further information

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