Guaifenesin 600 mg Tablet, Extended Release
🆔 Identity & classification
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🏷️ RxNorm drug class
This medicine belongs to the Expectorant class.
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🩺 Clinical
- Guaifenesin is what's called an expectorant — it works to thin and loosen the mucus sitting in your chest and airways. That makes it easier to cough the mucus up and out, so instea...
- What exactly does guaifenesin do for my cough?
- Guaifenesin is meant for short-term use. If your cough isn't getting better after 7 days, keeps coming back, or shows up alongside a fever, rash, or a headache that won't go away,...
- How long can I take it before I should call my doctor?
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🧪 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.
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Hypromellose 2208 is a plant-derived thickening agent used as a binder and film-coating material in tablets and capsules. It helps hold ingredients together and creates a protective coating that controls how quickly the medicine dissolves.
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Hypromellose 2910 is a plant-derived cellulose that forms a protective coating around tablets or capsules. It slows how fast the medicine releases, helps protect the active ingredient, and improves how the product looks.
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Magnesium stearate is a salt made from magnesium and stearic acid, a fatty substance. It's used in tablets and capsules as a lubricant and glidant to help ingredients flow smoothly during manufacturing and prevent sticking.
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A plant-derived powder that serves as a binder and filler in tablets and capsules. It helps hold ingredients together, adds bulk, and aids in smooth tablet disintegration when swallowed.
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A plant-based powder made from purified wood cellulose. It acts as a filler to add bulk, a binder to hold ingredients together, and a disintegrant to help the tablet break apart in the stomach.
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Povidone K25 is a synthetic polymer made from vinyl pyrrolidone. It acts as a binder to hold tablet ingredients together and as a disintegrant to help the tablet break apart in the stomach for better absorption.
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Povidone K90 is a synthetic polymer made from a chemical called vinyl pyrrolidone. It acts as a binder to hold pill ingredients together and as a dispersant to help the medicine break down and dissolve properly in your body.
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Silicon dioxide is a naturally occurring mineral used as a glidant and anti-caking agent. It helps powder ingredients flow smoothly and prevents clumping during manufacturing and storage.
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A plant-based carbohydrate derived from corn kernels. It acts as a filler to add bulk, a binder to hold ingredients together, and a disintegrant to help the tablet break apart in your stomach for absorption.
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💲 Pricing
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| Price system | Per ea | Per package |
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| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | $0.325 | $26.00 / 80 tablets |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | $0.5123 | $40.98 / 80 tablets |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly | No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data. | |
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🔁 Therapeutic equivalents
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| good sense mucus er 600 mg 00113-2023-60 | L. | 20 tablets | $0.285 | — | Availability likely | save 12% |
| Mucus Relief Extended Release 600 mg 00536-1163-61 | Rugby | 100 tablets | $0.285 | — | Availability likely | save 12% |
| Mucus Relief ER 600 mg 00904-6718-39 | Major | 100 tablets | $0.285 | — | Availability likely | save 12% |
| Mucus Relief 600 mg 00904-6986-40 | Major | 500 tablets | $0.285 | — | Availability likely | save 12% |
| Guaifenesin 600 mg 46122-0750-51 | AMERISOURCE | 10 tablets | $0.285 | — | Availability likely | save 12% |
| Guaifenesin 600 mg 51660-0566-21 | Ohm | 20 tablets | $0.285 | — | Availability likely | save 12% |
| Mucus Relief 600 mg 63739-0067-02 | McKesson | 10 tablets | $0.285 | — | Availability likely | save 12% |
| Guaifenesin Extended-Release 600 mg 68094-0048-61 | Precision | 10 tablets | $0.285 | — | Availability likely | save 12% |
| Leader Mucus Relief 600 mg 70000-0758-01 | Cardinal | 20 tablets | $0.285 | — | Availability likely | save 12% |
| Guaifenesin 600 mg 70010-0199-05 | GRANULES | 500 tablets | $0.285 | — | Availability likely | save 12% |
| Foster and Thrive Mucus Relief 600 mg 70677-1013-01 | Strategic | 10 tablets | $0.285 | — | Availability likely | save 12% |
| Mucus Relief 600 mg 70677-1052-01 | Strategic | 1 tablet | $0.285 | — | Availability likely | save 12% |
| Guaifenesin 600 mg 70677-1257-01 | Strategic | 20 tablets | $0.285 | — | Availability likely | save 12% |
| foster and thrive mucus relief 600 mg 70677-1291-01 | Strategic | 20 tablets | $0.285 | — | Availability likely | save 12% |
| Mucus Relief 600 mg 83324-0097-20 | CHAIN | 20 tablets | $0.285 | — | Availability likely | save 12% |
| Guaifenesin 600 mgthis 68001-0561-17 | BluePoint | 10 tablets | $0.325 | — | FDA listed | — |
| Mucinex 600 mg 63824-0008-15 | Reckitt | 20 tablets | $0.543 | — | FDA listed | +67% |
| Mucinex 600 mg 68084-0572-01 | American | 1 tablet | $0.543 | — | FDA listed | +67% |
| Guaifenesin 600 mg 00363-0028-96 | WALGREEN | 20 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Mucus Relief Extended Release 600 mg 00363-0931-10 | Walgreens | 100 tablets | — | — | Discontinued | — |
| Guaifenesin 600 mg 00363-9569-02 | Walgreens | 20 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Rugby Mucus Relief Er 600 mg 00536-1489-20 | Rugby | 20 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Mucus Relief 600 mg 00615-8637-39 | NCS | 30 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| up and up mucus relief 600 mg 11673-0421-60 | Target | 20 tablets | — | — | Discontinued | — |
| Guaifenesin 600 mg 11673-0539-02 | TARGET | 20 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Mucus Relief Extended-Release 600 mg 11673-0731-20 | TARGET | 20 tablets | — | — | Discontinued | — |
| mucus relief 600 mg 11822-2123-01 | Rite | 20 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Mucus Relief 600 mg 11822-3252-07 | Rite | 40 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Mucinex 600 mg 17856-0008-02 | ATLANTIC | 1 tablet | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Guaifenesin 600 mg 21130-0179-67 | Better | 20 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Guaifenesin 600 mg 25000-0042-01 | MARKSANS | 20 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Guaifenesin 600 mg 30142-0961-20 | Kroger | 20 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Mucus Relief 600 mg 36800-0137-20 | TOP | 20 tablets | — | — | Discontinued | — |
| Topco Mucus Relief 600 mg 36800-0226-16 | Topco | 100 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Mucus Relief 600 mg 37808-0830-20 | H | 20 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Mucus Relief 600 mg 37808-0935-40 | H | 40 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Mucus Relief 600 mg 37835-0408-40 | Bi-Mart | 40 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Mucus Relief 600 mg 41163-0731-20 | United | 20 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Mucus Relief 600 mg 41226-0723-02 | KROGER | 20 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| mucus relief 600 mg 41250-0684-02 | Meijer | 20 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Guaifenesin 600 mg 41415-0996-20 | Publix | 20 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Mucus Relief Extended Release 600 mg 41520-0731-20 | Care | 20 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| mucus er 600 mg 42507-0202-60 | HyVee | 20 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Mucus Relief 600 mg 42507-0253-03 | HYVEE | 20 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| 365 Whole Foods Market Guaifenesin 600 mg 42681-0057-01 | Whole | 20 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Guaifenesin 600 mg 43598-0008-40 | Dr. | 20 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Guaifenesin 600 mg 43598-0110-01 | Dr. | 20 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Guaifenesin Extended Release 600 mg 49483-0723-50 | TIME | 500 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Mucinex 600 mg 50090-0818-00 | A-S | 20 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Mucinex 600 mg 50090-1340-00 | A-S | 20 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Mucinex 600 mg 50090-2380-00 | A-S | 28 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Mucinex 600 mg 50090-6078-00 | A-S | 480 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Guaifenesin 600 mg 51316-0008-01 | CVS | 20 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Guaifenesin 600 mg 51316-0071-68 | CVS | 68 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Mucus And Chest Congestion 600 mg 51316-0299-01 | CVS | 20 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Mucus Relief 600 mg 51316-0470-01 | CVS | 20 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Mucus Relief 600 mg 53041-0190-16 | Guardian | 100 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Guaifenesin Extended-Release 600 mg 53041-0233-30 | Guardian | 10 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Mucus Relief 600 mg 53942-0203-02 | Demoulas | 20 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Mucus Relief 600 mg 53943-0233-32 | Discount | 10 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Mucus Relief ER 600 mg 55154-4153-00 | Cardinal | 10 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Mucinex 600 mg 55154-4680-00 | Cardinal | 1 tablet | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| MUCUS RELIEF GUAIFENESIN EXTENDED-RELEASE 600 mg 55681-0301-01 | TWIN | 100 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Mucus Relief 600 mg 55910-0739-20 | Dolgencorp, | 20 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| DG Health Mucus ER 600 mg 55910-0904-01 | Dolgencorp, | 20 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Mucus Relief 600 mg 57344-0203-02 | AAA | 10 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Crcle Guaifenesin Extended-Release Tablets, 600 mg 57483-0270-01 | Innovus | 100 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Giltuss EX Expectorant 600 mg 58552-0338-07 | Gil | 7 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Giltuss Diabetic Ex 600 mg 58552-0339-07 | Gil | 7 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Giltuss HBP EX Expectorant 600 mg 58552-0340-07 | Gil | 7 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Guaifenesin 600 mg 58602-0810-12 | Aurohealth | 40 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Guaifenesin 600 mg 58602-0853-12 | Aurohealth | 40 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Guaifenesin 600 mg 58602-0864-98 | Aurohealth | 20 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Mucus Relief 600 mg 59726-0734-20 | P | 1 tablet | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Guaifenesin 600 mg 62207-0570-30 | Granules | 20000 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Guaifenesin 600 mg 62207-0839-72 | Granules | 10 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Mucinex 600 mg 63187-0954-20 | Proficient | 20 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Mucinex 600 mg 63629-7115-01 | Bryant | 30 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Mucinex 600 mg 63629-7886-01 | Bryant | 20 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| 12 Hour Mucus Relief 600 mg 63868-0149-20 | CHAIN | 10 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Mucus Relief 600 mg 63941-0731-20 | Best | 20 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Guaifenesin 600 mg 65162-0036-02 | Amneal | 10 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Mucus Relief 600 mg 67091-0370-20 | WinCo | 20 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Mucus Relief 600 mg 67091-0403-02 | WINCO | 10 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Mucus Relief Extended Release 600 mg 67296-1467-07 | Redpharm | 1 tablet | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| good sense mucus er 600 mg 67296-2223-02 | Redpharm | 20 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Mucinex 600 mg 67544-0149-53 | Aphena | 60 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Mucus Relief 600 mg 69168-0459-02 | Allegiant | 150 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Mucus Relief 600 mg 69256-0731-20 | Harris | 1 tablet | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| mucus 600 mg 69842-0806-01 | CVS | 20 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Guaifenesin 600 mg 69848-0017-02 | GRANULES | 20 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Mucus Relief 600 mg 71335-2642-01 | Bryant | 30 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Mucus Relief 600 mg 71610-0499-12 | Aphena | 12 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Mucus Relief 600 mg 72036-0203-02 | HARRIS | 20 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Mucus Relief 600 mg 72090-0011-01 | Pioneer | 200 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| basic care mucus er 600 mg 72288-0298-02 | Amazon.com | 20 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Curist Mucus Relief 600 mg 72559-0017-22 | Little | 200 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Guaifenesin 600 mg 73581-0400-02 | YYBA | 200 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| MUCUS RELIEF GUAIFENESIN EXTENDED-RELEASE 600 mg 73581-0401-02 | YYBA | 200 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Topcare mucus er 600 mg 76162-0123-58 | Topco | 40 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Guaifenesin 600 mg 79903-0124-20 | Walmart | 20 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Guaifenesin Extended Release 600 mg 79903-0271-40 | Wal-Mart | 20 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| equate mucus-er 600 mg 79903-0292-12 | WALMART | 40 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Mucus Relief 600 mg 80513-0403-20 | Advanced | 200 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Mucus Relief 600 mg 81522-0203-02 | FSA | 20 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Guaifenesin 600 mg 82804-0265-20 | Proficient | 20 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Mucus Relief 600 mg 84324-0026-01 | NUVICARE | 40 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Dr. Simi Mucus Relief 600 mg 85786-0302-40 | Farmacias | 20 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Mucus Relief 600 mg 85828-0723-02 | Grocery | 20 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Guaifenesin 600 mg 87448-1701-02 | Northwestern | 1 tablet | — | — | Discontinued | — |
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This product is an FDA-approved generic. Other versions of the same drug are listed under Therapeutic equivalents, least expensive first.
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📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 68001-0561-17 You're viewing this | 8 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (68001-561-17) / 10 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BLISTER PACK (68001-561-16) | 2023-03-15 | Active |
📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Uses helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions do not crush, chew, or break tablet take with a full glass of water this product can be administered without regard for the timing of meals adults and children 12 years of age and over: 1 or 2 tablets every 12 hours. Do not exceed 4 tablets in 24 hours. children under 12 years of age: do not use
⚠️ Warnings ▾
Warnings Do not use for children under 12 years of age
📦 Storage and Handling ▾
Other information store between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active ingredient (in each extended-release tablet) Guaifenesin USP 600 mg
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients colloidal silicon dioxide, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, and pregelatinised starch (maize)
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Expectorant