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guaiphenesin

Expectorant

Expectorant
CDSCO approved
EXCRETION
not curated
INTERACTIONS
none in our sources
PREGNANCY
not curated

Mechanism

A plant product supposed to enhance bronchial secretion and mucociliary function while being secreted by tracheobronchial glands.

Indications

Expectorant

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Sources: KD Tripathi 7e·Verified: 2026-05-10 · House clinical team