Drug Detail:Altarussin (Guaifenesin [ gwye-fen-e-sin ])
Drug Class: Expectorants
Drug Detail:Altarussin (Guaifenesin [ gwye-fen-e-sin ])
Drug Class: Expectorants
Neither the excretion of guaifenesin in milk nor its effect on breastfed infants have been studied. It is unlikely that with usual maternal doses amounts in breastmilk would harm the nursing infant, especially in infants over 2 months of age. It is best to avoid the use of products with a high alcohol content while nursing.
Maternal Levels. Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Infant Levels. Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
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Guaifenesin
93-14-1
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