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

Source: Operational Medicine 2001, Health Care in Military Settings, NAVMED P-5139, May 1, 2001, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, Department of the Navy, 2300 E Street NW, Washington, D.C., 20372-5300