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CVS HEALTH Chest Congestion Relief

Dosage form: tablet
Ingredients: Guaifenesin 400mg
Labeler: CVS PHARMACY INC
NDC code: 69842-995

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jun 24, 2024.

Drug Facts


Active ingredient (per tablet)

Guaifenesin  400mg

Purpose

Expectorant

Uses
  • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus 
  • helps make coughs more productive

Warnings

Ask doctor before use if you have

  • persistent or chronic cough, such as occurs with smoking, asthma, bronchitis or emphysema
  • cough is accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus)

Stop use and ask doctor if

  • Symptoms are accompanied by fever, rash or persistent headache
  • cough persists for more than 1 week or tends to recur
A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition.

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 immediately.

Directions
  • Adults and children 12 years of age and over: take 1 tablet every 4 hours as needed
  • Children 6 to 10 under 12 years of age: take 1/2 tablet every 4 hours as needed
  • Children under 6 years of age: consult a doctor    
Do not exceed 6 doses in a 24 hour period or as directed by a doctor

Other Information

store at 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)

Inactive ingredients

magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose. May also contain (colloidal) silicon dioxide, (co) povidone, dicalcium phosphate, maltodextrin, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid.

CVS HEALTH CHEST CONGESTION RELIEF 
guaifenesin tablet
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:69842-995
Route of AdministrationORALDEA Schedule    
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
Guaifenesin (Guaifenesin) Guaifenesin400 mg
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
MALTODEXTRIN 
STEARIC ACID 
SILICON DIOXIDE 
COPOVIDONE 
MAGNESIUM STEARATE 
Product Characteristics
ColorwhiteScore2 pieces
ShapeOVALSize17mm
FlavorImprint CodePH063
Contains    
Packaging
#Item CodePackage Description
1NDC:69842-995-601 BOTTLE, PLASTIC in 1 CARTON
160 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
OTC monograph finalpart34108/01/2012
Labeler - CVS PHARMACY INC (062312574)
Registrant - Reese Pharmaceutical Co (004172052)
Establishment
NameAddressID/FEIOperations
Reese Pharmaceutical Co004172052relabel(69842-995), repack(69842-995)
Establishment
NameAddressID/FEIOperations
Pharbest557054835manufacture(69842-995)

Revised: 07/2013
 
CVS PHARMACY INC

Further information

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