Guaifenesin Patent Expiration

Guaifenesin is Used for treating respiratory conditions by promoting the expulsion of mucus from the lungs. It was first introduced by Rb Health Us Llc in its drug Mucinex on Jul 12, 2002. 10 different companies have introduced drugs containing Guaifenesin.


Guaifenesin Patents

Given below is the list of patents protecting Guaifenesin, along with the drug name that holds that patent and the company name owning that drug.

Drug Used in Drug Patent Number Drug Patent Title Drug Patent Expiry Drug Owner
Mucinex US6372252 Guaifenesin sustained release formulation and tablets Apr 28, 2020

(Expired)

Rb Hlth
Mucinex US6955821 Sustained release formulations of guaifenesin and additional drug ingredients Apr 28, 2020

(Expired)

Rb Hlth
Mucinex US7838032 Sustained release of guaifenesin Apr 28, 2020

(Expired)

Rb Hlth



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Guaifenesin Generic API Manufacturers

Several generic applications have been filed for Guaifenesin. The first generic version for Guaifenesin was by Perrigo R And D Co and was approved on Nov 23, 2011. And the latest generic version is by Marksans Pharma Ltd and was approved on Aug 21, 2023.

Given below is the list of companies who have filed for Guaifenesin generic, along with the locations of their manufacturing plants worldwide.