Guaifenesin (Humibid LA, Humibid, Robitussin, various)

Category:

• Miscellaneous

Description:

• Mucolytic, expectorant

Indications:

• Dry, non-productive cough

• Sinusitis (non-FDA approved)

Precautions:

• Pregnancy category C; excretion into breast milk unknown

• Recurrent cough

• Cough associated with fever, rash, persistent headache, excessive secretions

Adverse Reactions (Side Effects):

• CNS: dizziness, drowsiness, headache

• GI: nausea, stomach pain, vomiting

• SKIN: rash

Dosage:

Administered orally (capsule, tablet, sprinkle, syrup)

• Adult:   PO 100-400mg every 4-6 hours or 600mg sustained release every 12 hours, not to exceed 2.4g daily

• Child:   PO (6-12 years) 100-200mg every 4 hours, not to exceed 1.2g daily; (2-6 years) 50-100mg every 4 hours, not to exceed 600mg daily