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Guaifenesin (International)

Note: In some countries, this medicine may only be approved for veterinary use.

In the US, Guaifenesin (guaifenesin systemic) is a member of the drug class expectorants and is used to treat Bronchiectasis, Bronchitis, Cough and Fibromyalgia.

US matches:

Scheme

Rec.INN

ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification)

R05CA03

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0000093-14-1

Chemical Formula

C10-H14-O4

Molecular Weight

198

Therapeutic Categories

Mucolytic agent

Expectorant

Chemical Name

1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-metoxyphenoxy)-

Foreign Names

Generic Names

Brand Names

Glossary

TermDefinition
BANBritish Approved Name
DCFDénomination Commune Française
ISInofficial Synonym
JANJapanese Accepted Name
OSOfficial Synonym
PHPharmacopoeia Name
Rec.INNRecommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization)
USANUnited States Adopted Name

Further information on drug naming conventions: International Nonproprietary Names.

Further information

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