Guaifenesin Definition

gwī-fĕnə-sĭn
noun
An expectorant drug, C10 H14 O4 , that is used to thin mucus and sputum.
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Origin of Guaifenesin

  • Alteration of guaiphenesin guai(acol) (me)phenesin a muscle relaxant drug (me(thyl)) (phen(yl)) ((an)es(thetic)) (–in)

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Guaifenesin Sentence Examples

  • Guaifenesin and terpin hydrate are the primary ingredients in most over-the-counter expectorants.

  • Guaifenesin may be taken by mouth and is an ingredient in many over-the-counter cough and cold remedies.

  • Guaifenesin, the only medicinal product in common use as an expectorant, is an ingredient in many cough medicines, such as Anti-Tuss, Dristan Cold & Cough, Guaifed, GuaiCough, and some Robitussin products.

  • Some products that contain guaifenesin are available only with a physician's prescription; others can be bought without a prescription.

  • There is some dispute, even among experts, about whether guaifenesin is an effective expectorant.

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