| Guaifenesin | Giltuss Hbp Ex Expectorant | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Expectorant | Expectorant |
| Used for | ■ helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive | helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and helps make cough more productive. |
| Usual adult dose | Adults and children 12 years of age and over: 1 tablet every 12 hours. | Adults and children 12 years of age and over: 1 or 2 tablets every 12 hours. |
| Children | Children under 12 years of age: do not use. | Children under 12 years of age: do not use. |
| Prescription (U.S.) | No (over the counter) | No (over the counter) |
| Common side effects | ■ cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious illness. | Cough lasts more than than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of serious illness. |
| Pregnancy | If pregnant or breast-feeding ask a health professional before use | If pregnant or breast-feeding , ask a health professional before use. |
From the official U.S. labels. Brands and strengths differ between countries.
Neither official label mentions the other. That does not prove they are safe together: ask a pharmacist, and use the free interaction checker.
Check them togetherGuaifenesin is expectorant and Giltuss Hbp Ex Expectorant is expectorant. Guaifenesin is used for: ■ helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive Giltuss Hbp Ex Expectorant is used for: helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and helps make cough more productive.
Neither official label mentions the other. That does not prove they are safe together: ask a pharmacist, and use the free interaction checker.
It depends on what you are treating, your health and other medicines. Your doctor or pharmacist can tell you which one suits you; this page shows what each official label says.