Page values for "Guaifenesin"
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1 row is stored for this page| Field | Field type | Value |
|---|---|---|
| generic | String | Guaifenesin |
| brand | String | Mucinex, Robitussin, Tussin |
| structure | File | |
| classes | List of String, delimiter: , | [[:Category:Expectorants|Expectorant]] • [[:Category:Mucolytics|Mucolytic]] |
| mechanism | String | '"`UNIQ--vote-0000104D-QINU`"' Adequate hydration is at least as important as the drug in producing the expectorant effect clinically. Used in combination with dextromethorphan, decongestants, or antihistamines in many proprietary OTC cold preparations. |
| uses | String | '"`UNIQ--vote-0000104E-QINU`"', '"`UNIQ--vote-0000104F-QINU`"' |
| starting_dose | String | 200-400 mg PO q4h (IR); 600-1200 mg PO q12h (Mucinex 12-Hour ER) |
| preparations | String | 100, 200, 400 mg IR tablets; 600 mg, 1200 mg Mucinex ER tablets; many liquid formulations and combination products with dextromethorphan, pseudoephedrine, antihistamines |
| fda_max | String | 2.4 g/d |
| pill_id | Text | |
| routes | List of String, delimiter: , | Oral |
| onset | String | 30 minutes |
| duration | String | 4 hours (IR); 12 hours (ER) |
| halflife | String | ~1 hour'"`UNIQ--ref-00001050-QINU`"' |
| bioavailability | String | High (oral)'"`UNIQ--ref-00001051-QINU`"' |
| pregnancy | String | Generally considered acceptable.<sup class="pcp-cn" title="This claim needs a citation.">[[[Pharmacopedia:Citation needed|citation needed]]]</sup> |
| legal | String | OTC in US |