Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs)

  • Guaifenesin

    • API Product   :   

      Guaifenesin

    • CEP   :   

      -

    • WCC   :   

      ?

    • Therapeutic Use    :   

      Psycholeptics; Cough And Cold Preparations; Muscle Relaxants; Dietetic agents; All Other Therapeutic Products

    • Originator   :   

      NCI Thesaurus

    • CAS No.    :   

      93-14-1

    • Trade Name.   :   

      GUIATUSS AC

    • Molecular Weight   :   

      198.216 g/mol

    • Molecular Formula   :   

      C10H14O4

    Application

    Guaifenesin is used to treat coughs and congestion caused by the common cold, bronchitis, and other breathing illnesses. This product is usually not used for ongoing cough from smoking or long-term breathing problems (such as chronic bronchitis, emphysema) unless directed by your doctor. Guaifenesin is an expectorant

    General Description

    Guaifenesin, also known as guaiphenesin or glyceryl guaiacolate,[2] is an expectorant medication sold over the counter and usually taken by mouth to assist the bringing up (expectoration) of phlegm from the airways in acute respiratory tract infections.