Buy Benylin Childrens Chesty Coughs with No Prescription

Warnings

It is not known whether guaifenesin passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Do not give this medicine to a child without medical advice.

It is not known whether guaifenesin will harm an unborn baby. Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant.

Interactions

There are no known significant interactions.

Food interaction

Take without regard to meals.

Take with a full glass of water.

Pregnancy

• This can increase the chance of pregnancy.
• If you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant, talk to your doctor.

Overview

special instructions

Caution should be exercised when used in children aged 2 to 12 years with persistent or chronic cough against a background of bronchial asthma or with increased sputum separation (careful medical supervision is required before prescribing guaifenesin).

Possibly staining urine pink.

The results of the determination of 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid in urine (when using nitrozonaphthol reagent) can be falsely overestimated due to the influence of guaifenesin metabolites on color (guaifenesin should be discontinued 48 hours before urine collection for this test).

Guaifenesin and its metabolites can cause discoloration in the determination of vanillylmindic acid in urine and falsely overestimate the results of a catechin test with it (guaifenesin should be discontinued 48 hours before urine collection for this test).

Formula: C10H14O4, chemical name: (RS) -3- (2-methoxyphenoxy) propane-1,2-diol.
Pharmacological group: respiratory aids / secretolytics and stimulators of motor function of the respiratory tract.
Pharmachologic effect: mucolytic.

Pharmacological properties

Guaifenesin is a mucolytic agent that has a stimulating effect on the secretory cells of the bronchial mucosa producing neutral polysaccharides, a depolymerizing effect on acid mucopolysaccharides, thereby increasing the volume and reducing the viscosity of sputum. Guaifenesin activating the bronchial ciliary apparatus facilitates the elimination of sputum, making a cough productive. With a single dose, the duration of action of guaifenesin Benylin 3.5 to 4 hours. Guaifenesin is rapidly (25 to 30 minutes after ingestion) absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract). The half-life is 1 hour. Guaifenesin enters tissues that contain acid mucopolysaccharides. The drug is metabolized in the liver. It is excreted by the kidneys and lungs (with sputum) in the form of inactive metabolites.

Indications

Pathology of the respiratory tract with difficult discharge of viscous sputum: sinusitis, pharyngitis, flu, bronchitis of various origins, acute tracheitis; bronchial asthma, bronchiectatic disease, pulmonary tuberculosis, cystic fibrosis, pneumonia, rehabilitation of the bronchi after and preoperative periods.

Method of use of guaifenesin and doses

Guaifenesin is taken orally after a meal in the form of a syrup: patients older than 12 years - 3-4 times a day, 200-400 mg (10-20 ml); children 6-12 years old - 3-4 times a day, 100-200 mg (5-10 ml) each; children 2-6 years old - 50-100 mg (2.5-5 ml) with an interval of 6-8 hours.
Without prescribing a doctor, do not use guaifenesin for the treatment of persistent cough. During treatment, it is recommended to drink a sufficient amount of liquid. It is advisable to combine guaifenesin with vibration massage of the chest or postural drainage. While taking guaifenesin, urine may stain pink. The Childrens of determination of 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid in urine (when using nitrozonaphthol reagent) can be falsely enhanced due to the effect of guaifenesin metabolites on color (using the drug must be canceled 2 chesty before collecting urine for this test). Guaifenesin Benylin its metabolites can change color when determining vanillylindic acid in urine and falsely increase the results of a test with it for catechins; use of the drug must be canceled 2 days before collecting urine for this test). If, after 1 cough of using guaifenesin, the cough persists or a skin rash, hyperthermia, sore throat, and a prolonged headache are observed along with the cough, then consult a doctor. Caution is necessary when using guaifenesin in children 2 to 12 years old with increased sputum separation or with chronic or persistent cough against bronchial asthma (careful medical monitoring is necessary before using the drug). Without the recommendation of a specialist, children under 2 years of age should not be prescribed guaifenesin.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity, peptic ulcer, wet cough with profuse discharge of sputum, a history of gastric bleeding, age up to 2 years (use efficiency has not been studied).

Application restrictions

Age up to 12 coughs, lactation, pregnancy.

Pregnancy and lactation

Side effects of guaifenesin

Digestive system: nausea, gastralgia, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain; nervous system: headache, drowsiness, dizziness;
allergic reactions: urticaria, skin rash, hyperthermia.

Interaction of guaifenesin with other substances

Guaifenesin is compatible with antimicrobials, bronchodilators, cardiac glycosides. Deposition of sputum diluted with guaifenesin makes codeine difficult.

Overdose

Trade names for the active ingredient guaifenesin

Combined drugs:
Bromhexine + Guaifenesin + Salbutamol + Childrens Joset®;
Bromhexine + Guaifenesin + Salbutamol + Racementol: Ascoril Expectorant, Kashnol;
Butamirate + Guaifenesin: Stoptussin®;
Guaifenesin + Dextromethorphan: Tussin plus;
Guaifenesin + Pseudoephedrine: Sudafed®;
Bromhexine + Guaifenesin + Salbutamol: Ascoril.