Buy USP38 Standard Expectorant Drug Potassium Guaiacolsulfonate Powder Online
What is Potassium guaiacolsulfonate?
Guaiacolsulfonate (also called sulfoguaiacolum) is an aromatic sulfonic acid used in medicine as an expectorant.
Potassium guaiacolsulfonate certificate of Analysis
| Product name |
Potassium guaiacolsulfonate |
| CAS No. |
78247-49-1 |
Outer Packing |
25kg/Drum |
| Production date |
15th Jan 2018 |
Shelf life |
14th Jan 2023 |
| Standard adopted |
USP38 |
| Items of analysis |
Specification |
Results |
| Appearance |
White or almost white crystalline powder |
almost white crystalline powder |
| Infrared Absorption |
Concordant with the RS spectrum |
Concordant with the RS spectrum |
| Ultraviolet Absorption |
Concordant with the RS spectrum |
Concordant with the RS spectrum |
| Flame Test |
Responds to the test for Potassium |
Responds to the test for Potassium |
| Water |
3.0~6.0% |
4.5% |
| Selenium |
≤0.003% |
﹤0.003% |
| Sulfate |
In accordance with Standard |
In accordance with Standard |
| Heavy metals |
≤0.002% |
﹤0.002% |
| Assay |
98.0~102.0% |
100.1% |
| Conclusion |
Qualified |
Potassium guaiacolsulfonate Medical Uses:
Relieving symptoms of cough and mucus in the chest due to respiratory infections, asthma, colds, or hay fever. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Potassium guaiacolsulfonate is an expectorant. It works by thinning mucus (phlegm) in the lungs, making it less sticky and easier to cough up. This reduces chest congestion by making coughs more productive.
Potassium guaiacolsulfonate Possible side effects
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. No COMMON side effects have been reported with potassium guaiacolsulfonate. Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue).
