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Guaifenesin Sources
Revised
22 January, 2008
Guaifenesin is pronounced
'gwy-fen-e-sin' - the "e" between
"fen" and "sin" should be pronounced like the "e" in "item". On GG it is
known
affectionately as guai ('gwy') and
those following the Guaifenesin protocol, are called Guais (i.e., Gwys), a
little play on the word 'guy'.
Contents:
All
Marketed Guai is appropriately manufactured
Acceptable
Guaifenesin Compounds For FMS
(LA - QA - Q+LA &
Synonyms, measurements of powder, cream + 'Action of LA caps')
Important
Information
Guaicum
(treatment for syphilis-Lyme)
Problems with Medications
Storing Guaifenesin
Splitting Capsules & Tablets
Guaifenesin Manufacturers/Brands
History of Guaifenesin
Guaifenesin Retail Sources
Listed Brands Prior to 2003
Guaifenesin - Summary of Interactions with Vitamins, Herbs, and Foods
October 17, 2003:
FDA Proposes Steps to Assure the Safety and Efficacy of Certain Currently
Unapproved Medicines
All the news regarding the Loss of LA Guaifenesin
(these last 2 links will take you to other pages but this window will remain open for
reference)
ALL Guaifenesin
is appropriately manufactured
Q: Is Asian guaifenesin a problem?
A: This is one of those queries that come
up from time to time, seemingly based on past concerns when answers were being
sought to the failure of some guai’ers to progress, as expected, on LA products.
GG research indicated that the reason for this was most likely ‘people respond
differently because they are different people’ and opinion provided by
pharmacists, at that time, did not support the notion that Asian ‘raw’ product
was the problem. More recently, an Australian compounding pharmacist responded:
"Thank you for the opportunity of
commenting on guaifenesin. I would say that we must distinguish between the
active ingredient (i.e., Guai raw material ) and the finished product (capsules
and tablets). This is because most of the Guai active comes out of Asia,
principally Taiwan and China and we have no real knowledge of their quality
control. For that reason, I would have to say that it is better if the Guai
finished product comes out of the USA, Australia or another country where the
manufacturers of the capsules or tablets have met the stringent requirements
of the
FDA*, the TGA, or
equivalent governing body, no matter what the source of the raw material. This
requires that the manufacturer meets those requirements like auditing the
suppliers of the active ingredient, no matter what its source, test it for
potency and purity and manufacture the finished dose from within an
appropriately licensed and inspected facility. This, of course, means finished
product testing and greater assurance in product quality for the consumer."
Antony Accordino
*FDA
guidelines
All legally
manufactured single-ingredient guaifenesin, whether immediate-release or
extended-release, is FDA-approved. No approval has a higher status than another,
with regards to guaifenesin (Gregory
K. Penniston, D.C., Pg, 62,
The Guaifenesin Guide
-
Out of Print. Please see the new
edition titled,
Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue & Irritable Bowel: Treating Symptoms Treating
Cause By Gregory K. Penniston, D.C.
In this book Dr. Penniston explains how and why the different
treatments that are commonly used can be of help. He also explains that these
treatments are limited because they do not treat the underlying cause of these
conditions. The little known medication, guaifenesin, does appear to treat the
underlying cause in many people. Dr. Penniston explains why guaifenesin works
and how to best use it.
Click here for
further information.
Acceptable Guaifenesin
Compounds
Below:
All these Guaifenesin compounds are acceptable for the protocol - use the appropriate one
for your particular circumstances.
The Guai-Support list has
elected to use these terms for abbreviation:
Long-acting = LA
(Pharmaceutical terms: ER = extended-release, SR =
sustained-release)
Quick-acting = QA
(Pharmaceutical terms: RR = regular-release, IM =
Immediate-release)
Quick-acting/Long-acting
Combination = Q+LA
Long-acting
Compounded Capsules = LACC
Quick-acting
Compounded Capsules = QACC
(Many people have difficulty taking tablets. Maybe you are throwing your head
back to help with swallowing. A member recently informed us that she read in an
old folk remedy book that the best way to take pills is to actually tuck your
chin down towards your chest, instead of throwing back your head. When you drink
your water, the pills slide down much easier.)
Quick- acting Compounded Topical Cream = QACTC
Quick-acting
Home-made Topical Lotion = QAHMTL
(Click
here to see Rowena's recipe)
Measuring out & dosing topical guai:
There have been reports that the
responses differ between types of guai taken, e.g., less topical (QA) guai is
needed to invoke the same response as a QA tablet and less encapsulated QA guai
is needed to invoke the same response as a QA tablet.
There is no way to calculate an "equivalent" dose when switching from
tablets/capsules that are swallowed, to a topical preparation. You will need to
start again from the beginning, with a low dose and slowly increasing until you
reach a point where you think it's having an effect.
When you order your topical guai from a compounding pharmacist, ask
she/he if s/he would prepare it in a hypodermic syringe MINUS the needle. The
plastic tube has measuring marks on it. The dosage marks are easy to read and
the plunger just has to be moved carefully to expel your dose X 2 daily. A
small cap covers the place where the needle would be and where the cream comes
out when you squeeze the plunger. If for some reason your pharmacist won't
do it (although I'd be surprised), you have already purchased your cream or you
are making it at home you can purchase the syringes and insert the cream
yourself.
Work out something that is convenient to you, and stick
with it. Maybe squeezing out 1mm, or 5mm or whatever, of gel onto your
finger will be something you can cope with - you could do it over a ruler
for greater accuracy. Don't concern yourself with calculating just how much
guai is in the portion you squeeze out of the tube and apply to your body,
but do watch that you are consistent with how much you use on each step of
the titration process.
Compounding Pharmacist Antony Accordino wrote in response to my question
regarding the action of
compounded
long-acting capsules:
July 6, 2006
"The
anatomy of the digestive system
Stomach empty in 2 - 6 hours with 10% absorption
Small intestine empty in 3 - 5 hours with 10% absorption
Large intestine empty in 3 - 10 hours with 10% absorption
Total = 8 - 21 hours
Average = 14 - 15 hours
My experience is that slow release for capsules is somewhere between 6 to 8
hours. Tablets can be different in that the hydrophilic matrix can be better
controlled and the dissolution time extended further.
The key is gut transit times and this can vary widely due the various reasons
such as diet, health, genetics etc"
LA or QA Guai: Which Kind is Right for Me?
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Gel capsules sizes: #0 = 300mg -- #00
= 600mg
1) Pure Guaifenesin LA or QA
capsules of any strength
2) Pure Guaifenesin tablets of any strength
LA, QA or Q+LA
3) Pediatric sprinkles are no
longer in production.
To work around this, use pure
powder and mix with jelly/jam as guai is very bitter. 1/8 tsp = 300mg; 1/4 tsp =
600mg
4) Sugar and alcohol free
Liquids
5) Pure Guaifenesin Powder
(pack or have packed for you (can be compounded to LA or left QA)
7)
Topical Guaifenesin
(a recent innovation) Tom Slaughter of Mulberry Compounding Pharmacy assures us
that guaifenesin is absorbed through the skin.
Several people are known to be using it and all of them are cycling
on it at a dose lower than their previous long-acting dose. There may be other compounding pharmacies in your own area willing to order Guai powder and make
up capsules or topical cream for you.
One member makes
her own.
8) Compounded Guai (Be sure to
state on the prescription the reason you need especially compounded
Guai, e.g. sensitivity to dye, you need to split your dosage and Mucinex
is difficult to break, etc.)
Note: Glyceryl Guaiacolate
[93-14-1] Synonyms: guaifenesin;
Actifed; Allerid; Cenafed; Decofed; Drixoral; Novafed; Sudafed; Trinalin;
Azatadine; Optimine; D-threo-2-(Methylamino)-1-phenylpropan-1-ol; Guaiacol
glyceryl ether; Guaiphenesin; Deconsal II; Dimacol; Actifed-C; Myocaine; Contac
Cough Formula; Relaxil G; Sirotol; Brexin EX; Cremacoat 2; Aeronesin; Amonidrin;
Congestac; alpha-Glyceryl guaiacol ether; AI3-24947; Aresol; Calmipan; My 301;
Guaiacyl glyceryl ether; Glyceryl guaiacyl ether; XL-90; Colrex Expectorant;
Equicol; Gecolate; Glycodex; Oresol; Neuroton; Robitussin;
3-(2-methoxyphenoxy)-1,2-propanediol; 3-(2-Methoxyphenoxy)-1,2-propanediol,
threo + erythro;
C10H14O4 -- 198.2182
Important
Information
We have had complaints, from individuals,
about a number of brands of guai, demonstrating the individual nature of
responses to any product. Please click her to read our
Guai Product
Troubleshooter Report
for more information. It also contains
information regarding some people experiencing stomach pain when taking guai.
Calcium
binds to phosphate as calcium phosphate and, added
to meals (Tums, etc.) may be carried out of the body via increased fecal
elimination. This may also allow for lower doses of guaifenesin and one
could experiment if so inclined.
Free Drug Program
The
Guaifenesin
(eexpectorant)
protocol we follow & discuss uses a synthetic chemical compound.
Guaifenesin is an expectorant, which
loosens and thins mucous, not a decongestant.
Decongestants can raise BP
and require great caution if used with history of elevated blood pressure
(labels may indicate this). According to the literature, there is no need
to be concerned about guaifenesin raising BP.
Do not take Guaifenesin in combination with something else
such as
Dextramethorphan
(cough suppressant [e.g.
Mucofen],
[further
reading],
or
Pseudoephedrine
(decongestant) unless specifically & knowingly RX'd by
your doctor for a condition other than FMS. If it's necessary to take Liquid Guaifenesin
for a particular reason appropriate ones are listed below.
Do not use Entex LA unless
specifically RX'd by your doctor
for reasons other than FMS. It is not pure guai.
It contains
Phenylephrine as the
decongestant. ( It used to contain
75 mg. of Phenylpropanolamine Hydrochloride, which is a
decongestant that can raise blood pressure, and only about 200 mg
of guai.)
We
have no information on how people do on
Guaiacum
homeopathic Guaifenesin
(Botanical: Guaiacum officinale (LINN.)
Family: N.O. Zygophyllaceae),
nor
the
Guaiacum Wood,
but they are listed here for those interested in
investigating and/or experimenting with them. More on
Guaiacum officinale.
Guaifenesin has a short half-life, which is why
it is recommended that we take it in divided doses instead
of just once every 24 hours.
Some Guaifenesin tab's have a tiny amount of green/blue dye which we see no problem with
as many tablets contain dyes.....even white ones. If you are concerned
about allergies however please check out products without dye.
If you purchase guaifenesin LA (long-acting) and wish to keep it that way
don't crush or chew tablets as it interferes with the
long acting capability.
You can & should do all the above if you wish to make your LA Guai QA
(quick-acting). For more information regarding products please click
here. There is no scored LA on the market at
the time of this writing (05/02/14)
The
uricosuric action of guaifenesin was found many years ago however it is
not common knowledge, and there is no label warning on any guai product, that
Guaifenesin has the ability to
alter uric acid test results which may cause problems for those with gout.
Guaifenesin can falsely elevate the
results of laboratory tests for vanillylmandelic acid (VMA),
which is the main urinary metabolite of catecholamines (adrenaline and noradrenaline). In
addition, it is well known that guaifenesin can cause false positive results in
tests for the serotonin metabolite, 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid . You should stop
taking guaifenesin 48 hours before giving urine for either of these tests.
(By the way,
aspirin also
interferes with VMA
and 5-HIAA tests. Ephedrine and caffeine cause increased
values in 5-HIAA tests. Foods that are high in serotonin (avocados, bananas,
eggplant, pineapples, plums, and tomatoes) can also cause false positives in
5-HIAA tests. An awful lot of foods and even artificial
coloring and flavoring
can cause false positives on a VMA test.)
Guaicum:
Treatment for
Symphilis (borellia, a spirochete - the bacteria that causes Lyme)
Guaicum
Treatment for Syphilis
Syphilis is a special type of bacteria that is similar to borellia (the bacteria
that causes Lyme) in that it is a spirochete. Given the connection in symptoms
between lyme and fibromyalgia, it is very interesting that guaicum was
considered a treatment for syphilis.
Aside from the connection in symptoms, this also seems to point to the
possibility that those with fibromyalgia may have a spirochetal infection which
may be why guai is effective for some people. New spirochetes are still being
discovered.
There were originally no effective treatments for syphilis. The most common in
use were guaiacum and mercury: the use of mercury gave rise to the saying "A
night in the arms of Venus leads to a lifetime on Mercury". Though no proper
studies were done to prove it, mercury may have been an effective means to treat
syphilis.
Problems with Medications
If
you notice a change with a medication, contact the manufacturer (compounding
pharmacy or pharmaceutical company) immediately and then follow up with your
doctor if the medication is found to be remiss in any way. An unexplained change
of any kind (e.g., color change, swelling or a different smell) could indicate
that the product has undergone some sort of chemical reaction. This can happen
from heat or moisture and, although it is wihin the the correct date, the above
changes may have caused expiration.
It is fine to purchase from independent pharmacies (that are not chains). They
often cater to those needing special compounding because large corporations do
not feel it is worth their time. If you order from out of state and are not able
to view certificates, check pharmacy boards as they often have licenses listed
on their web sites. If you cannot find the information on-line call them and
inquire if it is licensed in that state. They should be able to direct you to
legitimate confirmation.
Storing
Guaifenesin
Bonny's Storage of
Guaifenesin Tips
Heat and/or humidity can affect the efficacy of
medications so store your
guai properly, and buy from sellers you trust to do the same.
-Store
guai between 59 & 86 degrees F and
l5 & 30 degrees
C.
-Do not store in the refrigerator or freezer.
-Store away from heat and direct light.
-Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other
damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down.
-Do not leave the cotton plug in a medicine container that has been opened; the cotton may draw moisture into the container.
-Do not leave the cap off the bottle
- Fludan state that that if their Guaifenesin powder is 'fly away' or 'staticky'
to put it in the freezer for 1 hour ONLY before packing into capsules.
Dolores' sent this storage tip:
A gardening show host, who was giving
tips on how to store seeds over the winter, took 2 teaspoons of powdered milk,
put them in a double sheet of paper towel, put them at the bottom of a plastic
container, put the seeds in, put the lid on and then stored the container in a
cool dry place. Apparently there is something in the powdered milk that draws
all the moisture out.
Splitting Capsules and
Tablets Into Smaller Strengths
Guaifenesin Manufacturers/Brands
If you cannot purchase Guaifenesin in your
own country please check with your authorities to see if you can import enough Guaifenesin for personal use and if
you need an RX to do so.
Also
check your compounding pharmacists who can assist you with compounding
guaifenesin in any format/dose.
All previous LA are now unavailable
(since November 2003) until the
manufacturer seeks an NDA or ANDA. All QA (quick-acting, regular-release)
continues to be available over-the-counter, although not many are available in
local drugstores/chemist shops. Look to Compounding Pharmacists if you require long-acting Guaifenesin other than
those listed below. Compounding pharmacists have separate rules than mass
producers so guaifenesin can still be compounded in any requested
formats/doses.
Much discussion has taken place regarding the efficacy of the products listed
below. You will find those discussions in the
GG archives.
Allfen Jr.
400 QA
US GG Member
informs us that this has now been discontinued (October 10, 2005)
Expectorant/Expectorant NDC# 58605-530-01 400mg Immediate
Release Guaifenesin.
Click here
for all the information we have on this product. (Not the
Allfen
Expectorant/Expectorant NDC# 58605-613-01 150mg Potassium Guaiacolsulfonate
1000mg Guaifenesin as we don't know how safe it is for long
term use. Talk to your doctors)
Bidex 400 mg, QA
(quick-acting, an immediate-release
guaifenesin) Marketed by Stewart-Jackson Pharmacal, Inc. and MCR American
Pharmaceuticals. It is available by prescription in the southeast part of
the US and covered by some insurance
policies (It is apparently appropriate for us; apart from
price!)
Fenesin IR
(Immediate-release) 400 mg
Fludan
(Pure Guaifenesin Powder, Ready made 300mg & 600mg capsules,
encapsulated mg amount to your preference, empty Capsules & capsules packer
& Guaiacum)
SoloGuai
400mg
QA Dye Free guai (Grace)
Guai-Aid Caplets and
Capsules in various strengths
Guai-Care QA or LA. ANY strength caps & Topical Guai
cream
Mulberry Compounding Pharmacy
GuaiLife
200 mg & 400 mg QA (quick-acting) tablets
(Dr. Gregory Penniston)
Humibid E 400mg QA -
NEW
-
(October 1, 2004).
[NOT the CS which contains
Dextromethorphan]
It
is manufactured & packaged by PharmaFab, using the same guaifenesin source &
granulation process used in their previous RX products.
(This
product is no longer being sold by
Cornerstone Biopharma due to a deal between
Cornerstone and Adams labs. We at GG suggest that if you like this
product you stock up on it in case the 'worst' occurs and Adams remove it from
the market to bolster sales of Mucinex. Please
click here for more information (GG archives,
March 16, 2005) Currently it is available on-line and at local stores [50
or 100 tab bottles] in the US, including K-mart.
Liquibid 600 Mg
- ION Pharmaceuticals (No info on this)
Longs Diabetic Tussin EX Liquid
(100 mg/5 ml), 0 carbs.
Mucin-Aid 600 mg, 8 hour caplet
Mucinex Q+LA -- Adam's Labs
(OTC newly patented dual action tablet includes a fast acting layer (200 mg) for rapid onset of
action and a long lasting layer (400 mg) continues effect for a full 12 hours.)
(Pro Health LA
are Mucinex)
Mucus Relief Guaifenesin,
QA
(Immediate-release) tablet - 400 mg x 30
tablets.
Inactive Ingredients: Magnesium Stearate ,
Maltodextrin , Microcrystalline Cellulose , Povidone , Silicon Dioxide , Sodium
Starch Glycolate , Stearic AcidNaldecon
Senior EX
(OTC)
Each teaspoonful is 200 mg. It is sugar and alcohol free but does contain
Saccharin.
www.immunesupport.com 
International Shipping
Guaifenesin 600 (600 mg, 100 tablets)
See Mucinex above.
Guaifenesin FA (400 mg, 100 oblong tablets)
400mg fast acting formula with rapid
delivery, dye-free, scored tablets for splitting into two 200mg doses
Mucinex (Guaifenesin, 600mg) (600 mg, 40 tablets)
The exact same product as the Pro Health
extended release guaifenesin but sold under the manufacturer brand rather than
Pro Health.
URL (United Research Labs) x 200 mg QA Mutual
Pharmaceutical Co., Inc. --
Dr. Richard Roberts, 1100 Orthodox Street,
Philadelphia, PA 19124
History of Guaifenesin
Interesting
History of Guai
The
uricosuric action of guaifenesin was found many years ago.
Guaifenesin Retail Sources
Any compounding
chemist can be approached re compounding LA or QA guai. The regulations
regarding OTC or RX may be different in each country so be sure to ask.
Some can compound up to certain amounts without an RX (e.g., Australia, up to
and including 200 mg)
Australia
Canada Europe
USA
Australia
Victoria
Dartnell's Pharmacy (compounding)
Guai by prescription
376 Canterbury Road,
Surry Hills,
Victoria 3127
Phone: (03) 9888 5899
Fax: (03) 9888 6911
email: pharmacy@bigpond.net.au
New South Wales
Bankstown 2200
Quoc Nguyen
B.Pharm.Hons.MPS
Compounding Pharmacist
Australian Pharmacy Compounding
Suite 4/29 Kitchener Parade,
Ph: (02) 9793 1161
Fax: (02) 9708 0313
Edgecliff, Sydney
Compounding Pharmacist
Blooms
E-mail: edgecliff@blooms.net.au
Attention to: Melanie
Reference by Dr Lily Vanker,
who does mapping.
Dr Lily Vanker
is on our guai doctor list (Edgecliff).
West Lindfield (North
Shore) Sydney
West Lindfield Pharmacy
They make it for Dr Schloeffel's patients.
Ph: 02 9416 2642.
Also see Recommended Guai doctors:
phone
consultation with OZ Doc (Richard Schloeffel) .
He dispenses Guaifenesin
with consultations. (My information is that he's very expensive and has a long
waiting list.)
South Australia
Erindale Compounding
368b Kensington Rd
Erindale 5066
Phone: (08) 8431 6727
Fax (08) 8431 9540
Internet:
www.greendispensary.com
Hackham Shop
1/ 77a Collins Pde
Hackham 5163
Phone: (08) 8326 4588
Internet:
www.greendispensary.com
The Green Dispensary
3 Walker St
Mt Barker 5251
Phone: (08) 8391 1550
Internet:
www.greendispensary.com
The Green Dispensary
28 Mount Barker Rd
Stirling 5152
Phone: (08) 8339 1347
Fax (08) 8370 9886
Internet:
www.greendispensary.com
Queensland
Chris Testa,
Tugun Chemart Chemist
Gold Coast
457 Golden Four Drive
Phone. (07) 5534 2327
Western Australia
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Compounding On
Oxford
in Western Australia
LA or QA Guaifenesin
Capsules Compounded On Request.
OTC for any strength up to and including 200 mg
RX (Prescription) required for strengths
above 200 mg
Minimum 300 capsules
(you can request only calcium carbonate
filler in QA if preferred)
also
DHEA, Pregnenolone, etc
Click here for more information
& Ordering
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Canada
Canada Guai Availability UPDATE:
Current events do NOT
apply to US or International customers - it only affects Canadian customers.
For the
moment, Fludan Fine Chemicals is still not allowed to sell bulk guai directly to
individuals in Canada (see announcement below). They are however, allowed to
sell to doctors and pharmacists who are then allowed to sell to individuals. Dr.
Sean Ceaser from Winnipeg, Manitoba has agreed to be a distributor in Canada. He
has been following the guaifenesin protocol for about 3 years. He can be reached
at 204-831-6125 or by email
drceaser@mts.net
Latest update from Fludan Fine
Chemicals, July 2003:
"We were told by health canada that a DIN
would be one way to continue, but as we research it - it turns out to be a
very expensive and almost an impossible route. It had sounded great at the
time but little was explained to us about the procedures. So for now we are
grateful Dr. Ceaser has decided to help us in this matter as we can only sell
to pharmacies or Doctors. Luckily he has been following the protocol for
about 3 yrs and knows it works. If ever we are again able
to sell directly to the public we will announce it on all the sites. Thanks
again.
Original announcement from Fludan Fine Chemicals, May 2003. "We have been
advised by Health Canada that we will require a DIN (drug identification number)
to continue to sell Guaifenesin in bulk in Canada. We have will have suspend our
sales of Guaifenesin in CANADA for the next couple of months depending on the
duration of time it takes for the DIN to be approved. This though does not
affect our US or International sales, it only affects CANADA. Unfortunately, we
have just been made aware of these new specifications and we only have a couple
of days left to continue selling guaifenesin in CANADA. We are sorry for the
inconvenience this will cause our Canadian clients."
Smith's Pharmacy
3463 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario
Phone: 416-488-2600
No prescription needed.
www.smithspharmacy.com
TLC Pharmacy
17711 - 98A AVE
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada T5T 5W8
(ship guai all over the world)
(780) 444-4022
FAX (780) 483-0825
http://www.tlcpharmacy.com/cyberpharmacist.html
Email
Addresses:
TLC
Pharmacy
tlcpharmacy@tlcpharmacy.com
Ron
Marcinkoski ronmarcinkoski@tlcpharmacy.com
The CyberPharmacist cyberpharmacist@tlcpharmacy.com
It
is in powder form and they put it in whatever size capsules you want. The cost for
100x300gr is about $25 CDN ($10 for putting it in capsules) and that includes shipping.
Check with your own authorities regarding importation of drugs into your country.
FLUDAN
Fine Chemicals, Inc.,:
Approved by the FDA for sale in the
USA.
Vankleek Hill Ontario, Canada
They
welcome international orders and it is probably one of the cheapest sources
listed. No prescription needed
in Canada or to import into USA, Australia or Israel. There may be other
countries I could include here if I get some feedback regarding it so please check
with the authorities in your own countries to see if you can import enough
Guaifenesin for personal use and if you need or don't need an RX to do so.
Pure Guaifenesin Powder
& encapsulated (QA)
In 300
mg and 600 mg. If
preferred they can be encapsulated to your mg amount specifications.
500 grams X $CAD35 plus taxes $5.50 shipping and handling to anywhere in Canada.
They also sell empty capsules and capsule packers.
Guaiacum Wood:
$CAD10.00 X 500g -- $CAD17.50 X 1kg.
Web: http://www.fludan.com/
Contact Info Miss Danika Vrancken
Customer Service
Tel 613-678-5837
FAX 613-678-1611
E-mail:
customer.service@fludan.com
1 Tablespoon (7200mg) will fill
24 X 300mg gel capsules
1 teaspoon = 2400 mg; 1/2 teaspoon = 1200 mg; 1/4 teaspoon = 600 mg; 1/8 teaspoon = 300 mg;
Since pediatric sprinkles are no
longer available a work around is to mix Fludan powder with jelly/jam (guai is
very bitter).
WILER Fine Chemicals
London, Ontario (1-800-668-9453),
Powder Guaifenesin
(higher cost than Fludan).
Medisca Pharmaceutique Inc:
Ask
your pharmacist to get: Pure Guai powder in 500gr jar
from
Medisca
Montreal,
Quebec, Canada -- $51.99
800-665-6334
or 514 333-7911.
NutriChem Pharmacy
compounding lab:
Richmond
Rd., Ottawa Capsules, 1998.
Contact your pharmacist, who has catalogues of products from various
manufacturers, and ask him/her to order the pure guaifenesin powder for you.
The
pharmacist can help you figure out how much guai powder to put in a gelatincapsule to
make various doses. There is info in the archives about ways to fill the capsules.
Gel capsules can be found in some health food stores, and cost
varies.
Europe
Garden Pharmacy is no longer
able to supply Guaifenesin
From: "Harry Ganz" <sales@garden.co.uk>
Date: Tue, 4 Feb 2003 16:05:51 -0000
To: "name withheld>
Subject: Guai
Unfortunately, due to controls by the Pharmaceutical Society, we have
immediately stopped the supply of Guai tablets.
This is beyond our control, and unfortunately, it looks as if we are going to be
prosecuted for supply of unlicensed medical products.
The Pharmaceutical Society also claim that the drug is totally ineffective in
the treatment of fybromyalgia, which is another reason for the prosecution.
I am sorry for any disappointment this will cause.
With kind regards,
Harry Ganz
The Garden Pharmacy
United States of
America
220 Tabs 400 mg Guaifenesin Expectorant Mucus Thinner Compare to Active Ingredients in Mucinex
Guaifenesin FA (400 mg, 100 oblong tablets)
Reformulated to contain natural vanilla
flavour and stevia.
Natural flavours are fine as an inactive or additional ingredient in
a supplement as long as it is not mint or peppermint. The exception is if it's
used in a product that is held in the mouth like a lozenge or toothpaste then
it's likely a problem and should be avoided. Stevia used as a sweetener is
unlikely to block.
Please retitrate if progress is slowed or
stalled.
Mucinex Expectorant, Guaifenesin Extended-Release 600 mg Tablets - 20 ea
Mucinex (Guaifenesin, 600mg) (600 mg, 40 tablets)
Mucinex-Extended Release Mucus Expectorant, 60ct
Mucinex
Guaifenesin Extended-Release 600mg Tablets, 100 Tablets
The exact same product as prohealth but sold
under the manufacturer brand name. Price as of August 2005 $39.99
Guaifenesin 600 (600 mg, 100 tablets)
Mucinex Expectorant, Bi-Layer Tablets, 500 tablets
Guaifenesin USP bulk (powder) (500grams) SALE Brand: Fludan
Click here
for
more Information related to cutting tablets.
Bellevue Pharmacy Solutions
1034 S. Brentwood Blvd
Ste 102
St. Louis, MO 63117
Phone: 314-401-6812 or 800-728-0288
Fax: 314-727-2830 or 800-458-9182
www.bpharmacysolutions.com
Send Inquiries to Consultant Pharmacist
via:
Email:
info@bpharmacysolutions.com
Bemis Drug
Pharmacist, 6 Brighton St. No. Abington,
MA.,
02351.
Call
1-781-878-0893 and ask for BILL.
Cape Apothecary / Cape Drugs
Compounding Guaifenesin (on request)
Annapolis MD USA
Phone: 410-757-3522
http://www.capeapothecary.com/
Clark's Drugstore
Compounding Guaifenesin (on request)
Location: Benson, Minnesota.
Central standard time--open 8:30 am - 5:30 p.m. Mon-Fri. Sat till 3 p.m. (most
weekends)
Barry Jungwirth, pharmacist and owner, believes that guai is an essential part
of the fibro life and specializes in custom compounding.
Phone toll free: 1-800-428-1896
Barry has a med tech who works the scripts with him, as well as regular store
staff who may answer the phone so please specify when calling that the
'guaifenesin' order should be referred to 'Barry'.
Costco
Their
member services number is: 1-800-774-2678. You could find out where the closest one is,
and what their price is for guai.
District Drugs &
Compounding
Center
(Pharmacy)
Pharmacist.......James T. Perry
RPh
214 18th Stre1et, Rock Island, Illinois 61201
Phone.......309-786-8431
Fax............309-794-6481
Email........Jperry68@msn.com
Pharmacy Hours......Monday 9-5pm, Tuesday - Friday 9-6pm
"Fibro GMM" cream (for guaifenesin,
magnesium, and malic acid).
"I questioned him about the malic acid, and he assured me it is not from apples,
and is *sal-free. The cost is $38.00 for a 4oz. jar. and you do need a
prescription.
Diane
drugstore.com
You can buy on-line at
drugstore.com while purchasing other Sal-FreeTM products
Mucinex Expectorant, Guaifenesin Extended-Release 600 mg Tablets 100 ea
Mucinex Expectorant, Guaifenesin Extended-Release 600 mg Tablets 40 ea
GuaiCare
QA - LA - Compounded guaifenesin
Topical
"By using a topical product, you eliminate the first-pass effect and more
drug gets into the blood. A much smaller amount of topical gel is therefore
required. New data show that one gram (100mg) of GuaiCare Topical 10%TM may be
equivalent to an 400mg dose of oral guaifenesin.
Finally, many patients using the guaifenesin protocol may
dislike the many “ups and downs” associated with phosphate cycling. A topical
gel allows them to dose themselves in small increments throughout the day to
avoid the hard painful cycling associated with oral tablets."
GG: Thus, if you have 100mg of cream, and it contains 10%
guai, then there would be 10mg guai in that 100mg of the cream.
Health Products Express, Inc.
Free Shipping on all U.S. Orders Over $149.00
Hydrex Pharmaceuticals:
1-800-238-5282. Ask for Hytuss 200mg.
It's
pure Guai. No RX needed.
Kaiser
Fenesin IR
(Immediate-release) 400 mg
Lomed Labs:
Fort Worth Texas 76118
The Medicine Shoppe
Compounding
QA and LA Guai
458 Amboy Avenue
Woodbridge, New Jersey 07095
732-636-0011 Fax 732-636-2873
Harry Joswick, RPh
Medi-Mail:
Phone:800-422-6579
Rider Pharmacy
Guaifenesin
compounding for FM
Date:
97-11-12 19:20:48 EST
From:
RiderPhcy
To:
KShuller
We are certainly interested in
providing the Guaifenesin to your members. At this point in time , there does
not seem to be a problem obtaining the materials necessary to compound the
product. The capsules would be
compounded here at our pharmacy.
Please contact Dan or Jerry at 1-800-207-1824 to discuss details. Thank you for
your interest in our professional services.
RxMPSS/ MedsBUYMail
Unicare has changed it name to the above.
2411 Farnam Street, Omaha, NE 68131
Toll Free 1-800-438-2014
Dr's Line 1-888-353-1881
Fax Line 1-402-342-4425 (You can FAX your RX to them)
Web site is:
www.MedsBUYMail.com
Their compounding pharmacy,
Essential Pharmacy
Compounding,
is now producing
dye-free and
lactose free Guaifenesin 600mg Extended Release Capsules.
If you have any questions please
contact Essential Pharmacy Compounding by phone at:
1-888-733-0300 or
1-402-408-0016.
Your physician can fax a
prescription order to 1-402-408-0020.
500 x 600 mg LA capsules = $125.00 plus
S&H
1000 x 600 mg LA capsules = $ $200 plus S&H.
( = 25 cents and 20 cents a tablet)
Click here for web site:
The Medicine Shoppe
(Compounding)
Harry Joswick, RPh
458 Amboy Avenue
Woodbridge, New Jersey 07095
Ph: 732-636-0011
Fax: 732-636-2873
Total Healthcare Pharmacy
Siltussin (sugar and alcohol free) Liquid Guaifenesin
eight 16 oz bottles: $30
Shipping: $15.
Phone: (212) 473-0500
E-mail: Totalphar@aol.com
RxPalace.com
Thomas A. Savino, RPh
http://www.rxpalace.com/products_guaefenesin600LA.htm
No prescription needed.
Walgreen brand of 400mg QA
Price at October 21, 2005: $7.99 for 30
(not cheap but if you are desperate.........)
www.drugstore.com
Humibid LA 600-300mg, 12 Hour Tablets
Humibid LA 600mg, Controlled Release Tabs
Ye Olde Pharmacy
Pure Powdered Guaifenesin
5320
N. Port Washington Rd., Glendale WI 53217, Milwaukee. (414)
963-0811.
Zenith Goldline,
Manufacturer
200 mg tabs:
ask your druggist to order:
NDC
0182-2614-01
200
mg guaifenesin
Previously Listed Brands
Prior to November 2003.
Boca Pharmaceuticals Inc. -- Guaifenesin LA tablets, 600 mg
6601 Lyons Road, Ste 1-10, Coconut Creek, FL 33073
Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories LTD --- Guaifenesin LA
600mg. Mr. Narendra N. Borkar, Caraco Pharmaceutical
Laboratories Ltd, 1150 Elijah Mcoy Dr, Detroit, MI 48202-3344
Cypress Pharmaceuticals --Guaifenesin Tabs 1200 mg
President/Chairman/CEO, 135 Industrial
Blvd, Madison MS, 39110
ECR Pharmaceuticals --- Pneumomist 600 Mg
Fenesin & Amibid LA Generic Guaifenesin
Amide Pharmaceutical Inc. Chadu Patel, 101 East Main Street, Little Falls, NJ
07424
Fludan (Pure Guaifenesin Powder, Capsules & capsule packer)
Guaibid
KV Pharmaceutical Co. for ETHEX Corporation -- Guaifenex LA
600 mg,
Ethex (contain Lactose) St Louis, MO 63043-2413--
Medeva Pharmaceuticals --- Humibid LA 600 Mg, Pediatric caps
300 mg. Donna Radrik, Medeva Pharmaceuticals, Celltech Manufacturing Inc., 755 Jefferson Road, Rochester, NY 14623 President/Chairman of the Board/Chief Executive
Officer, Amerisource Health Services Corp, 2550 John Glenn Ave Ste A,
Columbus, OH 43217
PharmaFab -- PharmaFab Ms. Darlene Ryan, PFAB LP
(PharmaFab), 2940 North
Highway Suite 100 Grand Prairie, TX 75050
Prasco (new name for
Duramed) 600 Mg --- UCB Pharmaceuticals
Respa Pharmaceuticals -- Respa GF 600 Mg
Seatrace Pharmaceuticals -- Guai 600 mg
UCB Pharmaceuticals Inc. -- Duramed --
Duratuss-G --- 1200 Mg
(the latter unfortunately is quite expensive
even though it has double
dosage over the usual guaifenesin alternatives. (Plain
"Duratuss" 1200 mg [contains pseudoephedrine, a decongestant that can however
cause speeding up with jitteriness, insomnia, fast heart, shaking hand etc.]. The "Duratuss-G" 1200 Mg however has no such thing.) President/Chairman, UCB Pharmaceuticals Inc., 1950 Lake
Park Drive Smyrna, GA 30080
Vintage Pharmaceutical Inc. -- Q-Bid
Vinod M. Dhitalia, 140 Vintage Drive, Huntsville,
Alabama 35811
Wakefield Pharmaceuticals --- Muco-Fen LA 600 Mg
Wallace Pharmaceuticals --- Organdin 200 Mg
WE Pharmaceuticals -- Humavent LA 600 Mg
Removed April, 2004
Humibid LA 600-300mg, 12 Hour, Controlled Release Tablets
Humibid LA is no longer a single-ingredient
product and was reformulated to contain 600 mg guaifenesin and 300 mg potassium
guaiacolsulfonate.
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