Codeine phosphate/guaifenesin

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Codeine phosphate/guaifenesin
Combination of
Codeine phosphateOpiad, antitussive
GuaifenesinExpectorant
Names
Trade namesGuaiatussin AC
Clinical data
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BreastfeedingNot safe [1][2]
Legal
Legal status
  • US: OTC & Rx-only

Codeine phosphate and Guaifenesin is a combination medicine. This medication is used for relief of cough caused by bronchial irritation and assists in loosening phlegm hence, productive coughs occur[3]

Society and culture

Cost

The cost of this combination medicine in the U.S. is $13 (USD) for 118 ml syrup (10 mg-100 mg/5 mL)[4]

References

  1. "Codeine". Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed). National Library of Medicine (US). 2006. Archived from the original on 28 August 2021. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
  2. "Guaifenesin". Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed). National Library of Medicine (US). 2006. Archived from the original on 5 March 2021. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
  3. "Codeine Phosphate and Guaifenesin - FDA prescribing information, side effects and uses". Drugs.com. Archived from the original on 1 November 2020. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
  4. "Codeine/guaifenesin Prices, Coupons & Patient Assistance Programs". Drugs.com. Archived from the original on 15 August 2020. Retrieved 17 April 2021.