Medicine guide

Codeine-Guaifenesin

10 mg/5mL + 100 mg/5mL · Solution

  • Available without prescription
  • Controlled substance · CV
  • Expectorant
Made by
Method Pharmaceuticals, LLC

Quoted from the official source. Not yet reviewed by Mediclarum — the leaflet in your pack is authoritative.

At a glance

Quoted from the official label · 2026-04-01

What it is

Antitussive · Expectorant

Used for
  • Cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold or inhaled irritants your cough to help you sleep helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial…
How to take it

Adults and children 12 years of age and over:: 2 tsp (10 mL) every 4 hours, or as directed by a doctor.

do not exceed 6 doses in 24 hours.

Full directions ↓
Warning

When using this product giving a higher dose than recommended by a doctor could result in serious side effects for your child.

All warnings ↓
Good to know
  • Sold without a prescription
  • Controlled substance (schedule V) — extra rules apply to prescribing and refills
  • FDA enforcement reports list no ongoing recall, and none from the last two years, for this product code · checked 2026-10-02
6other products contain Codeine Phosphate and Guaifenesin — compare makers, forms and strengths

Every line above is selected, not written, from the official label. Nothing is reworded. DailyMed

What it is for

temporarily relieves:

  • cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold or inhaled irritants your cough to help you sleep helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and makes cough more productive.

From the official label · 2026-04-01 · DailyMed

How to take it

These directions are for this exact strength and form. Another one is different.

  • do not exceed 6 doses in 24 hours.
  • Adults and children 12 years of age and over:
  • 2 tsp (10 mL) every 4 hours, or as directed by a doctor.
  • Children 6 to under 12 years of age:
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) every 4 hours, or as directed by a doctor.
  • Children under 6 years of age: Consult a doctor.

Quoted from the official label, section “Dosage & Administration”.

Ask a doctor first if

  • Ask your doctor before use
  • if you have a persistent cough, this may be a sign of a serious condition
  • you have a persistent cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema
  • you have a cough that is accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus)
  • you have chronic pulmonary disease or shortness of breath giving to a child who is taking other drugs

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Ask Doctor”.

Stop and get help if

symptoms do not improve within 7 days, tend to recur or are accompanied by fever and rash or persistent headache. These may be symptoms of a serious condition.

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Stop Use”.

Other warnings

  • When using this product giving a higher dose than recommended by a doctor could result in serious side effects for your child.
  • A special measuring device should be used to give an accurate dose of this product to
  • children under 6 years of age. may cause or aggravate constipation
  • Stop use and
  • ask a doctor
  • if symptoms do not improve within 7 days, tend to recur or are accompanied by fever and rash or persistent headache.
  • Keep out of reach of children.
  • giving a higher dose than recommended by a doctor could result in serious side effects for your child. A special measuring device should be used to give an accurate dose of this product to
  • children under 6 years of age. may cause or aggravate constipation

Quoted from the official label, section “Warnings”.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

If pregnant or breast-feeding ask a health professional before use.

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Pregnancy or Breast Feeding”.

Keep away from children

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Keep Out of Reach of Children”.

How to store it

Store at controlled room temperature 15°-30°C (59°-86°F).

Quoted from the official label, section “Storage and Handling”.

What kind of medicine it is

  • Antitussive
  • Expectorant

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Purpose”.

Other ingredients

Relevant if you react to a dye, a preservative, lactose or gluten.

Cherry Flavor, Citric Acid, Glycerin,Masking flavor, Propylene glycol, Purified Water, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Benzoate, Sucralose Sorbitol.

Quoted from the official label, section “Inactive Ingredients”.

Ingredients people check for

Lactose, gluten, dyes, sugars and other ingredients that matter with an allergy, intolerance or diet — as this product’s FDA label lists them.

  • Sugar alcoholsSucralose SorbitolSorbitol and similar can upset the stomach and matter with fructose intolerance.

Quoted from the FDA label. A label that does not name an ingredient is not a guarantee that the product is free of it, and formulations change. With an allergy, check the pack and ask a pharmacist.

Details

Made byMethod Pharmaceuticals, LLC
Active substanceCodeine Phosphate and Guaifenesin
Used inBreathing, airways, allergies and cough
Strength10 mg/5mL + 100 mg/5mL
FormSolution
RouteOral
Packs120 mL in 1 BOTTLE · 473 mL in 1 BOTTLE
NDC58657-500

Source: NDC Directory · 2026-09-13 · not reviewed by a clinician

Source: US Food and Drug Administration, NDC Directory. Reuse terms: US government work (FDA).

Other strengths and forms

6 products are sold under this name. Grouped by form; a number on a strength means several companies make it.

Same active substance

These contain the same substance. That does not mean one can replace another — ask a pharmacist.