Guaifenesin: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan

Guaifenesin is an expectorant cough medicine. It is used for chesty cough, productive cough and chest congestion. In Pakistan it is available as cream and syrup, made by 3 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.

How Guaifenesin works

Guaifenesin is thought to increase the volume and reduce the stickiness of mucus in the airways. Thinner, looser mucus is easier to move up and out of the chest when you cough, which helps to clear congestion.

What is Guaifenesin used for?

• Chesty cough
• Productive cough
• Chest congestion

Guaifenesin is used to relieve chesty (productive) coughs, where phlegm is difficult to bring up. It is often found in cough syrups for colds and minor chest infections, sometimes combined with other ingredients. By making mucus easier to clear, it can make coughing more productive and less tiring. It eases symptoms but does not treat the underlying infection.

Side effects of Guaifenesin

Side effects of Guaifenesin are uncommon and usually mild. They may include:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Stomach upset
• Dizziness
• Headache

Get urgent help for difficulty breathing, wheezing, or swelling of the face or throat. See a doctor if you cough up blood or your cough comes with a high fever or chest pain.

Precautions and warnings

• Drink plenty of fluids, which helps keep mucus thin.
• See a doctor if your cough lasts more than three weeks, keeps coming back, or comes with breathlessness or weight loss.
• Check the labels of other cold and flu products, as many contain similar ingredients and you could take too much.
• Cough medicines are not recommended for young children without medical advice.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a pharmacist or doctor before use.

Frequently asked questions about Guaifenesin

What is the price of Guaifenesin in Pakistan?

At Medimart, Guaifenesin products currently in stock range from Rs 113 to Rs 260 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Somogel Cream at Rs 113. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.

Which brands of Guaifenesin are available in Pakistan?

Guaifenesin is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Muconyl (Barrett Hodgson Pakistan Ltd), Somogel (Abbott Laboratories Ltd) and Hydryllin (Searle Company Limited).

Do I need a prescription for Guaifenesin?

Guaifenesin is generally available without a prescription. Read the leaflet before use and ask a pharmacist or doctor if you are unsure, especially for children, during pregnancy, or if you take other medicines.

Can Guaifenesin be used during pregnancy?

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a pharmacist or doctor before use.

Are all Guaifenesin brands the same?

Brands that contain the same amount of Guaifenesin in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.

Guaifenesin brands and prices in Pakistan

Medimart lists 3 products containing Guaifenesin from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.

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