guaifenesin

English

Alternative forms

• guaiphenesin

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɡwaɪˈfɛnɨsɪn/

Noun

guaifenesin (uncountable)

1. Glyceryl guaiacolate, an expectorant drug used to assist the expectoration of phlegm from the airways in acute respiratory tract infections.
   • 1997, “The Druggist”, Joel Mabus (music):

     A dose of guaifenesin, plain and simple Robitussin / To liquify the mucus membranes

Translations

expectorant drug

• Czech: guaifenesin m
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Czech

Noun

1. guaifenesin