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Actifed-C Brand names, Actifed-C Analogs
Actifed-C Brand Names Mixture
No information avaliable
Actifed-C Chemical_Formula
C10H14O4
Actifed-C RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic2/guaifen.htm
Actifed-C fda sheet
Actifed-C msds (material safety sheet)
Actifed-C Synthesis Reference
No information avaliable
Actifed-C Molecular Weight
198.216 g/mol
Actifed-C Melting Point
78.5 oC
Actifed-C H2O Solubility
50 mg/mL
Actifed-C State
Solid
Actifed-C LogP
0.95
Actifed-C Dosage Forms
Liquid; Powder for solution; Syrup; Tablet
Actifed-C Indication
Used to assist the expectoration of phlegm from the airways in acute respiratory tract infections.
Actifed-C Pharmacology
Guaifenesin is an expectorant which increases the output of phlegm (sputum) and bronchial secretions by reducing adhesiveness and surface tension. The increased flow of less viscous secretions promotes ciliary action and changes a dry, unproductive cough to one that is more productive and less frequent. By reducing the viscosity and adhesiveness of secretions, guaifenesin increases the efficacy of the mucociliary mechanism in removing accumulated secretions from the upper and lower airway.
Actifed-C Absorption
Rapidly absorbed from the GI tract
Actifed-C Toxicity
LD50 1510 mg/kg (rat, oral)
Actifed-C Patient Information
No information avaliable
Actifed-C Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals
