Codeine-Guaifenesin
10 mg/5mL + 100 mg/5mL · Solution
- Available without prescription
- Controlled substance · CV
- Expectorant
- Active substance
- Codeine Phosphate and Guaifenesin
- Made by
- Method Pharmaceuticals, LLC
- Source
- Official label
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
Antitussive · Expectorant
- 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…
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 ↓When using this product giving a higher dose than recommended by a doctor could result in serious side effects for your child.
All warnings ↓- 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
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 alcohols
Sucralose Sorbitol
Sorbitol 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.
Every version of this medicine (7)
The same active substance, strength and kind of form, from every company that sells it — with what each label lists.
Showing 7 of 7
- Codeine-GuaifenesinThis oneWithout prescriptionMethod Pharmaceuticals, LLCSugar alcohols
- Codeine-GuaifenesinWithout prescriptionA-S Medication SolutionsSugar alcoholsParabens
- Codeine-GuaifenesinWithout prescriptionBryant Ranch PrepackSugar alcohols
- Guaifenesin and Codeine PhosphateWithout prescriptionCardinal Health 107, LLCColour dyesSugar alcohols
- Codeine-GuaifenesinWithout prescriptionNuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc.Sugar alcohols
- Codeine-GuaifenesinWithout prescriptionProficient Rx LPSugar alcohols
- Codeine-GuaifenesinWithout prescriptionWestminster Pharmaceuticals, LLCSugar alcoholsParabens
Details
| Made by | Method Pharmaceuticals, LLC |
|---|---|
| Active substance | Codeine Phosphate and Guaifenesin |
| Used in | Breathing, airways, allergies and cough |
| Strength | 10 mg/5mL + 100 mg/5mL |
| Form | Solution |
| Route | Oral |
| Packs | 120 mL in 1 BOTTLE · 473 mL in 1 BOTTLE |
| NDC | 58657-500 |
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.
- Solution6 products
10 mg/5mL + 100 mg/5mL6
10 mg/5mL + 100 mg/5mL · 6 companies
- A-S Medication Solutions
- Bryant Ranch Prepack
- Method Pharmaceuticals, LLC · this page
- NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc.
- Proficient Rx LP
- Westminster Pharmaceuticals, LLC
Same active substance
These contain the same substance. That does not mean one can replace another — ask a pharmacist.