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Guaifenesin and hydrocodone combination is used to treat cough and to loosen mucus associated with the common cold.
Hydrocodone is an opioid antitussive (cough suppressant). It acts directly on the cough center in the brain to relieve cough. Guaifenesin is used to help clear mucus or phlegm from the chest when you have congestion from a cold or flu. It works by thinning the mucus or phlegm in the lungs.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
This product is available in the following dosage forms:
Portions of this document last updated: July 01, 2024
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