Guiatex PE

Generic name:guaifenesin and phenylephrine hydrochloride
Drug class:Upper respiratory combinations

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Sep 21, 2021.

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Guiatex PE Description

Each teaspoonful (5 mL) of Guiatex PE™ Syrup contains:

INACTIVE INGREDIENTS

Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Saccharin Sodium, Propylene Glycol, Polyethylene Glycol, Sorbitol Solution, Sucralose, D&C Red No. 33, FD&C Red No. 40, Strawberry Flavor, Purified Water.

Guaifenesin is an expectorant with the chemical name: 1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-methoxyphenoxy)-,(±)-. Its structure is as follows:

C10H14O4 M.W. 198.22

Phenylephrine Hydrochloride is a decongestant, having the chemical name (-)-m-Hydroxy-α-[(methylamino)methyl]benzyl alcohol hydrochloride. Its structure is as follows:

C9H13NO2 • HCl M.W. 203.67

Guiatex PE - Clinical Pharmacology

Guaifenesin

Guaifenesin is an expecto...