How long can Guaifenesin be taken?

Guaifenesin is intended for short-term use . Do not take this medication for more than 7 days to treat cold or allergy symptoms .

Is Guaifenesin safe for people with heart disease?

Guaifenesin is generally safe for heart patients . This drug is not known to elevate blood pressure. If guaifenesin is taken in overdose, it may have serious negative effects on the heart and raise the heart rate.

What are the available dosage forms of Guaifenesin?

Guaifenesin is available as a tablet, a capsule, an extended-release tablet, dissolving granules, and an oral solution .

How should Guaifenesin be taken?

The tablets, capsules, dissolving granules, and an oral solution are usually taken with or without food every 4 hours as prescribed . The extended-release tablet is usually taken with or without food every 12 hours .

Is Guaifenesin a safe drug?

Guaifenesin is generally considered a safe and effective expectorant for the treatment of mucus-related symptoms in acute upper respiratory tract infections and stable chronic bronchitis .

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Motion Sickness | Travel Sickness - References

Creator: Reshma Anand
Keywords: Motion Sickness, Travel Sickness, References

Written by - Reshma Anand, B.Tech, M. E.

Medically Reviewed by - Dr. Sunil Shroff, MBBS, MS, FRCS (UK), D. Urol (Lond)

Last Updated on Jan 05, 2016

References:

Motion Sickness - (http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/yellowbook/2016/the-pre-travel-consultation/motion-sickness)
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) - (http://www.entnet.org/content/dizziness-and-motion-sickness)
About Motion sickness - (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motion_sickness)
Motion Sickness - (https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/motionsickness.html)
Motion sickness: First aid - (http://www.mayoclinic.org/first-aid/first-aid-motion-sickness/basics/art-20056697)
More on Motion sickness - (http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/motion-sickness/Pages/Introduction.aspx)
Information About Motion sickness - (https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/motion-sickness)