Guaifenesin 100 mg/5mL Liquid, 473 mL
🆔 Identity & classification
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🏷️ RxNorm drug class
This medicine belongs to the Expectorant class.
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🏭 Manufacturer & labeler
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🩺 Clinical
Guaifenesin is used to relieve chest congestion. Guaifenesin may help control symptoms but does not treat the cause of symptoms or speed recovery. Guaifenesin is in a class of medications called expectorants. It works by thinning the mucus in the air passages to make it easier to cough up the mucus and clear the airways.
Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗- 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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A natural extract from licorice root, ammonium glycyrrhizate is used as a flavoring agent and sweetener in medicines. It may also help soothe irritated tissues in the mouth or throat.
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A weak organic acid derived from citrus fruits or made through fermentation. It works as a buffer to control pH, a preservative to extend shelf life, and a flavoring agent in medications.
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Methylparaben is a preservative derived from benzoic acid that prevents growth of bacteria, fungi, and mold in medicines. It extends the product's shelf life and maintains safety during storage.
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A salt derived from citric acid and potassium. It acts as a buffer to regulate acidity in the medicine and may also help with disintegration or dissolution of the tablet.
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Propylene glycol is a clear liquid derived from petroleum or vegetable sources. It acts as a solvent, humectant, and preservative in medicines, helping dissolve active ingredients and maintain product stability.
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Propylparaben is a chemical preservative used to prevent bacterial and fungal growth in medicines and personal care products. It helps extend shelf life and maintain product safety during storage.
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Sorbitol is a natural sugar alcohol derived from glucose. It serves as a sweetener, humectant, and bulking agent in medications to improve taste and help maintain moisture in the product.
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💲 Pricing
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| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | $0.011 | $5.30 / 473 ml |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | $0.0207 | $9.79 / 473 ml |
| 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 |
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| 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/5mLthis 81033-0102-16 | KESIN | 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 | +19% |
| Good Neighbor Adult Tussin Mucus and chest congestion 200 mg/10mL 46122-0785-29 | AMERISOURCE | 1 bottle | $0.023 | — | Availability likely | +105% |
| Tusnel EX 100 mg/5mL 54859-0507-04 | Llorens | 118 ml | $0.023 | — | Availability likely | +105% |
| Mucolyte 100 mg/5mL 57237-0359-12 | Rising | 118 ml | $0.023 | — | Availability likely | +105% |
| Tussin 200 mg/10mL 70677-1186-01 | Strategic | 1 bottle | $0.023 | — | Availability likely | +105% |
| Tussin Mucus and Chest Congestion Sugar Free 200 mg/10mL 82568-0012-04 | AARNA | 1 bottle | $0.023 | — | Availability likely | +105% |
| QCH Adult Tussin 541 200 mg/10mL 83324-0024-04 | Chain | 1 bottle | $0.023 | — | Availability likely | +105% |
| Mucinex Fast-Max Chest Congestion Honey and Berry Flavor 400 mg/20mL 63824-0537-66 | Reckitt | 180 ml | $0.061 | — | FDA listed | +443% |
| 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/5mL 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 | — |
| 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 | — |
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⏳ Availability & generic status
We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.
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🗺️ Medicaid utilization & spend
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📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Per unit | Per pack | Marketing start | Status |
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| 81033-0102-51 | 50 CUP, UNIT-DOSE in 1 CARTON (81033-102-51) / 5 mL in 1 CUP, UNIT-DOSE | — | — | 2023-11-20 | Active |
| 81033-0102-52 | 50 CUP, UNIT-DOSE in 1 CARTON (81033-102-52) / 10 mL in 1 CUP, UNIT-DOSE | — | — | 2023-11-20 | Active |
| 81033-0102-16 You're viewing this | 473 mL in 1 BOTTLE (81033-102-16) | $0.0112 / mL | $5.28 | 2025-04-01 | Active |
This pack accounts for about 12% of this product's recent Medicaid fills; most go to a different pack size. See all packs ↓
Pack size FAQ
What quantity is in NDC 81033-0102-16?
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Guaifenesin 100 mg/5mL Liquid?
Prices are the latest CMS NADAC pharmacy acquisition cost per NDC; per-pack figures are per-unit × pack quantity, shown only when the pack is denominated in the same measure NADAC prices.
📄 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 20mL (2 to 4 teaspoonfuls) every 4 hours Children 6 years to under 12 years 5 to 10mL (1 to 2 teaspoonfuls) every 4 hours Children 2 to under 6 years of age 2.5 to 5mL (1/2 to 1 teaspoonful) every 4 hours Children under 2 years of age Consult a physician
⚠️ Warnings ▾
Warnings Ask a doctor before us 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 and ask a doctor if • cough lasts mor 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.
📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling ▾
How Supplied: Guaifenesin Oral Solution is a clear, colorless solution with a grape flavor, free of visible foreign matter supplied in the following oral dosage forms: NDC 81033-102-05: 5mL unit dose cup NDC 81033-102-51: Case containing 100 unit dose cups of 5 mL packaged in 2 cartons of 50 unit dose cups each NDC 81033-102-10: 10mL unit dose cup NDC 81033-102-52: Case containing 100 unit dose cups of 10 mL packaged in 2 cartons of 50 unit dose cups each NDC 81033-102-15: 15 mL unit dose cup NDC 81033-102-53: Case containing 100 unit dose cups of 15 mL packaged in 2 cartons of 50 unit dose cups each
📦 Storage and Handling ▾
STORAGE Keep tightly closed. Store at controlled room temperature, 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F). [See USP] Protect from light
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Description Each 5mL (1 teaspoonful) contains: Guaifenesin 100mg
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive Ingredients Mixture of Guaifenesin with GRAS material additions including Citric Acid, Grape Flavor Methylparaben, Monoammonium Glycyrrhizate, Potassium Citrate, Propylene Glycol, Propylparaben, Purified Water, Sorbitol, Sucralose
🎯 Purpose ▾
Guaifenesin Solution 5mL Expectorant Sugar Free / Dye Free / Alcohol Free