GUAIFENESIN 100 mg/5mL Solution — NDC 0121-1744-00 (Billing 00121-1744-00)
This is a package of GUAIFENESIN 100 mg/5mL Solution from PAI Holdings, LLC dba PAI Pharma, marketed since Sep 2002 and currently FDA-listed. It is this product's only package size.
NDC database record
One package, one record: these facts belong to NDC 0121-1744-00 alone.
- Record
- FDA NDC Directory package listing · Human OTC drug
- Code segments
- 0121 labeler · 1744 product · 00 package
- Package marketed since
- Sep 1, 2002
- Sample package
- No — commercial package
- Listing certified through
- Dec 31, 2026
- Barcode (UPC-A, from the NDC)
- 3 0121174400 5
- Medicaid fills, this package
- 84 prescriptions in the last four reported quarters
- FDA record last changed
- Jul 24, 2026
Identity & classification
Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package
Drug-database identifiers Medi-Span GPI and First Databank GCN / HICL / AHFS classification
- GSN (GCN sequence number): 022210
- GCN: 02512
- GPI-14 (Medi-Span): 43200010000910
- HICL (First Databank): 000271
- AHFS class code: 48:16.00.00
- RxCUI (RxNorm): 310604
Where does this data come from?
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 8, 2026
- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 6, 2026
- RxNorm (NLM RxNav) · catalog refreshed Oct 1, 2026
- Medi-Span GPI (licensed)
- First Databank (licensed) · refreshed Oct 8, 2026
RxNorm drug class
This medicine belongs to the Expectorant class.
Where does this data come from?
- RxClass (NLM) · catalog refreshed Oct 1, 2026
Clinical
- Guaifenesin doesn't suppress your cough — it actually makes it work better. It loosens and thins the mucus in your chest so your cough can move it out of your airways more effectiv...
- What exactly does guaifenesin do — does it actually stop my cough?
- No — extended-release tablets like 12 Hour Mucus Relief and 365 Whole Foods Market Guaifenesin must be swallowed whole. Crushing, chewing, or breaking them releases the medicine al...
- Can I crush or split the extended-release tablet to make it easier to swallow?
Patient education
Supplement & herbal interactions
Some supplements/herbs that may interact with Guaifenesin — tap one for details:
Where does this data come from?
- MedlinePlus (NLM) · refreshed Oct 1, 2026
- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 6, 2026
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Pricing
A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.
| Price system | Per mL | Per package |
|---|---|---|
| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs. | |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | $0.1059 | $52.95 / 500 ml |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly | No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data. | |
Where does this data come from?
- CMS NADAC weekly file
- CMS ASP pricing files · refreshed Sep 20, 2026
- CMS Medicaid State Drug Utilization Data · through Q1 2026
- CMS Part D plan pricing files · refreshed Sep 24, 2026
- VA National Acquisition Center price file
Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Marketing end | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00121-1744-00 You're viewing this Main listing | 10 TRAY in 1 CASE / 10 CUP, UNIT-DOSE in 1 TRAY / 5 mL in 1 CUP, UNIT-DOSE | 2002-09-01 | — | Active |
Therapeutic equivalents
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest Congestion Relief 100 mg/5mL 00536-1314-85 | RUGBY | 473 ml | $0.011 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Guaifenesin 100 mg/5mL 58657-0508-16 | Method | 473 ml | $0.011 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Guaifenesin 100 mg/5mL 83720-0503-16 | Oncor | 473 ml | $0.011 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Guaifenesin 100 mg/5mL 58657-0509-16 | Method | 473 ml | $0.013 | — | FDA listed | — |
| Good Neighbor Adult Tussin Mucus and chest congestion 200 mg/10mL 46122-0785-29 | AMERISOURCE | 1 bottle | $0.023 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Tusnel EX 100 mg/5mL 54859-0507-04 | Llorens | 118 ml | $0.023 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Mucolyte 100 mg/5mL 57237-0359-12 | Rising | 118 ml | $0.023 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Tussin 200 mg/10mL 70677-1186-01 | Strategic | 1 bottle | $0.023 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Tussin Mucus and Chest Congestion Sugar Free 200 mg/10mL 82568-0012-04 | AARNA | 1 bottle | $0.023 | — | Availability likely | — |
| QCH Adult Tussin 541 200 mg/10mL 83324-0024-04 | Chain | 1 bottle | $0.023 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Mucinex Fast-Max Chest Congestion Honey and Berry Flavor 400 mg/20mL 63824-0537-66 | Reckitt | 180 ml | $0.061 | — | FDA listed | — |
| Guaifenesin 100 mg/5mL 00121-0744-04 | PAI | 118 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Guaifenesin 200 mg/10mL 00121-1488-00 | PAI | 10 cups | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Guaifenesin 100 mg/5mLthis 00121-1744-00 | PAI | 10 cups | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Guaifenesin 300 mg/15mL 00121-2232-00 | PAI | 10 cups | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Walgreen Cherry 200 mg/10mL 00363-7043-08 | WALGREEN | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Childrens Chest Congestion Relief 100 mg/5mL 00363-7504-04 | WALGREENS | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Tusnel EX 100 mg/5mL 50090-6542-00 | A-S | 118 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| CVS Adult Mucus plus Chest Congestion 200 mg/10mL 51316-0437-08 | CVS | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| CVS Adult Mucus chest congestion 200 mg/10mL 51316-0743-08 | CVS | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Tussin 100 mg/5mL 53943-0507-26 | Discount | 237 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Childrens Chest Congestion Relief Grape 100 mg/5mL 53943-0511-24 | Discount | 118 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Llorens Care Tussin 100 mg/5mL 54859-0510-16 | Llorens | 473 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Guaifenesin 200 mg/10mL 55154-5780-05 | Cardinal | 5 cups | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Guaifenesin 100 mg/5mL 55154-9450-05 | Cardinal | 5 cups | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Geri-Tussin 200 mg/10mL 57896-0293-16 | Geri-Care | 473 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Geri-Tussin 100 mg/5mL 57896-0693-16 | Geri-Care | 473 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Cough Out 100 mg/5mL 58593-0255-04 | Efficient | 118 ml | — | — | Discontinued | — |
| Rompe Pecho SF 100 mg/5mL 58593-0265-04 | Efficient | 118 ml | — | — | Discontinued | — |
| Rompe Pecho EX 200 mg/10mL 58593-0829-04 | Efficient | 118 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Guaifenesin 100 mg/5mL 60687-0852-17 | American | 10 cups | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Guaifenesin 200 mg/10mL 60687-0863-56 | American | 10 cups | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Guaifenesin 300 mg/15mL 60687-0874-16 | American | 10 cups | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Childrens Mucus Relief Chest Congestion 100 mg/5mL 63868-0770-04 | Chain | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| SDA Laboratories Tussin 100 mg/5mL 66424-0563-16 | SDA | 473 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| DRx Choice Fruit Punch 200 mg/10mL 68163-0743-04 | Raritan | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Adult Tussin 200 mg/10mL 69230-0332-23 | Camber | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Reliable-1 Tussin 100 mg/5mL 69618-0068-54 | RELIABLE | 118 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Akin 100 mg/5mL 69822-0200-02 | Southern | 118 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| MAX Tussin Mucus and Chest Congestion Sugar Free 200 mg/10mL 71399-0024-04 | Akron | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| MAX Tussin Mucus and Chest Congestion 200 mg/10mL 71399-0054-08 | Akron | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Guaifenesin STRAWBERRY-BANANA FLAVOR 100 mg/5mL 71800-0059-19 | Innovida | 119 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Guaifenesin 100 mg/5mL 72162-2278-02 | Bryant | 473 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Guaifed 200 mg/10mL 73564-0801-04 | Aldama | 118 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Tussin Expectorant 100 mg/5mL 76281-0507-24 | AptaPharma, | 118 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Meijer Adult Mucus Plus chest congestion 200 mg/10mL 79481-7430-08 | MEIJER | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Guaifenesin 100 mg/5mL 81033-0102-51 | KESIN | 50 cups | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Quality Choice Adult Tussin Expectorant 200 mg/10mL 83324-0332-04 | QUALITY | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Curewell Tussin 100 mg/5mL 85111-0693-16 | RMT | 473 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
Where does this data come from?
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 8, 2026
- FDA Orange Book · refreshed Oct 3, 2026
- CMS NADAC weekly file
Availability & generic status
We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.
Where does this data come from?
- FDA Orange Book · refreshed Oct 3, 2026
What it looks like
Where does this data come from?
- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Inactive Ingredients / Excipients
Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.
🧪 Avoiding an ingredient? See Guaifenesin inactive ingredients by manufacturer: every current product's list side by side, so you can ask your pharmacy for the version that does not list it.
💡 Tap an ingredient (hover on desktop) to see what it is and why it’s used.
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UNII 23OV73Q5G9
Acesulfame potassium is an artificial sweetener that tastes about 200 times sweeter than sugar. It's added to medicines to improve taste without adding calories or affecting blood sugar.
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UNII XF417D3PSL
Anhydrous citric acid is a sour, crystalline powder derived from citric acid with water removed. In medicines, it acts as a buffer to control pH, adds tartness to improve taste, and helps tablets disintegrate.
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A synthetic green dye approved by the FDA for use in medicines and foods. It serves as a colorant to make the pill or liquid visually distinctive and help with product identification.
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A synthetic red dye used to color medications and make them easier to identify. It serves as a colorant in tablets, capsules, and liquid formulations.
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A plant-derived thickening agent made from cellulose. It increases viscosity and helps form a gel or paste consistency in medications, and may serve as a binder or coating material in various formulations.
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Sodium benzoate is a salt derived from benzoic acid, a preservative. It's added to medicines to prevent growth of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms that could spoil the product.
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UNII 1Q73Q2JULR
Sodium citrate is a salt derived from citric acid. It works as a buffer to maintain the medicine's pH level and may also help improve taste or act as a preservative in the formulation.
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Water is a liquid solvent that dissolves and mixes ingredients together in liquid medicines, syrups, and injections. It helps distribute the active drug evenly throughout the product.
8 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.
Label-section wording can be broader than the structured product block and may mention additional formulation ingredients.
Where does this data come from?
ingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 6, 2026
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 8, 2026
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Manufacturer & labeler
More NDCs from PAI Holdings, LLC dba PAI Pharma labeler code 00121
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- Mag-AL Liquid Aluminum Hydroxide and Magnesium 200 mg/5mL; 200 mg/5mL Suspension NDC 0121-1760-30
- Mag-AL Plus Aluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide, and Simethicone 200 mg/5mL; 20 mg/5mL; 200 mg/5mL Suspension NDC 0121-1761-30
- Mag-AL Plus XS Aluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide, and Dimethicone 400 mg/5mL; 400 mg/5mL; 40 mg/5mL Suspension NDC 0121-1762-30
- Guaifenesin and Codeine Phosphate 100 mg/5mL; 10 mg/5mL Solution NDC 0121-1775-00
- Childrens Acetaminophen 160 mg/5mL Suspension NDC 0121-1781-00
Where does this data come from?
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 8, 2026
- Drugs@FDA
FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
USES Helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive.
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
DIRECTIONS Follow dosage below or use as directed by a physician. do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period. age dose adults and children 12 years and over 10 to 20 mL (2 to 4 teaspoonfuls) every 4 hours children 6 years to under 12 years 5 to 10 mL (1 to 2 teaspoonfuls) every 4 hours children 2 to under 6 years of age 2.5 to 5 mL (½ to 1 teaspoonful) every 4 hours children under 2 years of age consult a physician
⚠️ Warnings ▾
WARNINGS Ask a doctor before use if you have cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema Stop use and ask a doctor if cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition. you are hypersensitive to any of the ingredients. 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 right away.
📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling ▾
Guaifenesin Oral Solution USP is a red, raspberry flavored solution supplied in the following oral dosage forms: NDC 0121-0744-04: 4 fl oz (120 mL) bottle NDC 0121-0744-08: 8 fl oz (237 mL) bottle NDC 0121-0744-16: 16 fl oz (473 mL) bottle NDC 0121-1744-05: 5 mL unit dose cup NDC 0121-1744-00: Case contains 100 unit dose cups of 5 mL (0121-1744-05) packaged in 10 trays of 10 unit dose cups each. NDC 0121-1488-10: 10 mL unit dose cup NDC 0121-1488-00: Case contains 100 unit dose cups of 10 mL (0121-1488-10) packaged in 10 trays of 10 unit dose cups each.
NDC 0121-2232-15: 15 mL unit dose cup NDC 0121-2232-00: Case contains 100 unit dose cups of 15 mL (0121-2232-15) packaged in 10 trays of 10 unit dose cups each.
📦 Storage and Handling ▾
STORAGE Keep tightly closed. Store at controlled room temperature, 20°-25°C (68°-77°F). [See USP] Protect from light.
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
DESCRIPTION Each 5 mL (1 teaspoonful) contains: Guaifenesin 100 mg
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive Ingredients Acesulfame K, citric acid, FD&C Green No. 3, FD&C Red No. 40, flavoring, hydroxyethylcellulose, purified water, sodium benzoate and sodium citrate. Sodium Content: 4 mg/5 mL
🎯 Purpose ▾
Expectorant SUGAR FREE / ALCOHOL FREE
📄 Ask a Doctor Before Use If ▾
Ask a doctor before use if you have cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
📄 Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If ▾
Stop use and ask a doctor if cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition. you are hypersensitive to any of the ingredients.
🤰 If Pregnant or Breast-Feeding ▾
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children ▾
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel ▾
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 473 mL Bottle Label NDC 0121-0744-16 Quality ® Value Guaifenesin Oral Solution USP 100 mg/5 mL EXPECTORANT Compare to the active ingredient in *Robitussin® SUGAR FREE/ALCOHOL FREE LOOSENS AND RELIEVES CHEST CONGESTION 16 fl oz (473 mL) Pharmaceutical Associates, Inc. Greenville, SC 29605 PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 473 mL Bottle Label
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 5 mL Cup Label Delivers 5 mL NDC 0121-1744-05 G UAIFENESIN O RAL S OLUTION USP 100 mg/5 mL Sugar Free/Alcohol Free EXPECTORANT Package Not Child-Resistant PHARMACEUTICAL ASSOCIATES, INC. GREENVILLE, SC 29605 SEE INSERT PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 5 mL Cup Label
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 10 mL Cup Label Delivers 10 mL NDC 0121-1488-10 G UAIFENESIN O RAL S OLUTION USP 200 mg/10 mL Sugar Free/Alcohol Free EXPECTORANT Package Not Child-Resistant PHARMACEUTICAL ASSOCIATES, INC. GREENVILLE, SC 29605 SEE INSERT PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 10 mL Cup Label
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 15 mL Cup Label Delivers 15 mL NDC 0121-2232-15 G UAIFENESIN O RAL S OLUTION USP 300 mg/15 mL Sugar Free/Alcohol Free EXPECTORANT Package Not Child-Resistant PHARMACEUTICAL ASSOCIATES, INC. GREENVILLE, SC 29605 SEE INSERT PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 15 mL Cup Label
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