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Guaifenesin comes under a group of medications called expectorant, and it relieves congestion formed in the chest caused due to cough. It works by thinning the mucus present in the airways, and so it relieves congestion created in the chest. Thereby, the breathing becomes easier. It is available as tablets, capsules, extended-release tablets, dissolving granules, and syrup. These are taken orally. In some cases, it causes some side effects, such as constipation, nausea, headache, drowsiness, and stomach cramps.

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Guaifenesin - Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Drug Warnings, and Precautions

Guaifenesin is a drug used to relieve cough and chest congestion. Read the article below to know more about Guaifenesin uses, dosage, side effects, and more.

6 min readFebruary 24, 2022