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Guaifenesin/Codeine

Guaifenesin/Codeine Dosage

Allison Gourley, PharmDKristianne Hannemann, PharmD
Reviewed by Allison Gourley, PharmD, Kristianne Hannemann, PharmD
Last reviewed on October 12, 2023

The average cost for 118 ml of 100mg/10mg/5ml of Guaifenesin/Codeine is $9.81 with a free GoodRx coupon. This is 43.10% off the average retail price of $17.24.

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Dosage

Quantity

Price as low as

Price per unit

100mg/10mg/5ml

118 ml

$9.81

$0.08

Typical dosage for Guaifenesin/Codeine

Each 5 mL contains 10 mg of codeine and 100 mg of guaifenesin.

  • Adults and children ages 12 years and older: The typical dose is 2 teaspoonfuls (10 mL) by mouth every 4 hours as needed for cough symptoms. Don't take more than 6 doses in 24 hours.
  • Children younger than 12 years old: Talk with your child's provider. The FDA currently warns against giving codeine medications for cough to children under 12 years old.

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