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Guaifenesin MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Guaifenesin
Tree Number(s)
D02.355.601.536.400
D02.355.726.453.400
D02.455.426.559.389.657.166.453.400
D02.455.426.559.389.657.654.453.400
Unique ID
D006140
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D006140
Scope Note
An expectorant that also has some muscle relaxing action. It is used in many cough preparations.
Entry Term(s)
Breonesin
Glycerol Guaiacolate
Guaiacol Glyceryl Ether
Guaiphenesin
Guaiphenezine
Guiatuss
Humibid
Hytuss
My-301
Scott-Tussin
Pharm Action
Expectorants
Related Numbers
93-14-1
CAS Type 1 Name
1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-methoxyphenoxy)-
Public MeSH Note
2004; see GUAIACOL GLYCERYL ETHER 1966-2003
History Note
2004(1966)
Date Established
2004/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2013/07/08
Guaifenesin Preferred
Scott-Tussin Narrower
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