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ACETYLCYSTEINE vs GUAIFENESIN: Which Drug Is Safer?

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ACETYLCYSTEINE vs GUAIFENESIN: Safety Overview

Metric ACETYLCYSTEINE GUAIFENESIN
Total FAERS Reports 2,411 8,042
Deaths Reported 421 158
Death Rate 17.5% 2.0%
Hospitalizations 1,199 371
Average Patient Age 51.9 yrs 63.4 yrs
% Female Patients 54.2% 64.3%
FDA Approval Date Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 Aug 21, 2023
Manufacturer Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC Ohm Laboratories, Inc.
Route INTRAVENOUS ORAL
Marketing Status Discontinued OTC