Guaifenesin Brand Names in Nigeria
Brand names of guaifenesin you will see in Nigeria include Benylin Chesty Cough, Robitussin Chesty Cough, Shaltoux. The table below is the complete NAFDAC picture — every registered brand name, not just the famous ones.
29 Guaifenesin products from 24 manufacturers in the NAFDAC Greenbook — including combination products and registrations the Greenbook currently lists as inactive, both clearly marked. Use the filter to search by brand or manufacturer. The register records a factory country for 28 of them: 4 made in Nigeria, 24 imported.
29
Products in registry
4
Made in Nigeria (of 28 with a recorded factory)
16
Active Greenbook listings
24
Manufacturers
28
syrup brands
29 of 29 products
- Avro Chesty Cough SyrupCombinationBromhexine Hydrochloride 8 mg/10 mL; Guaifenesin 100 mg/10 mL; Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride 60 mg/10 mL · Syrup · A11-100548
- Avrolyte Expectorant SyrupCombinationSalbutamol 2 mg/10 mL; Bromhexine 4 mg/10 mL; Guaifenesin 100 mg/10 mL; Menthol 1 mg/10 mL · Syrup · B4-4302
- Vifazer SyrupCombinationSalbutamol 1 mg/5 mL; Bromhexine 2 mg/5 mL; Guaifenesin 50 mg/5 mL · Syrup · B4-5595
- Bro-Zedex Cough SyrupCombinationBromhexine 2.5 mg; Guaifenesin 8 mg; Terbutaline 100 mg; Menthol 5 mg · Syrup · B4-0453
- Komix Cough SyrupCombinationChlorphenamine 2 mg/7 mL; Dextromethorphan 15 mg/7 mL; Guaifenesin 100 mg/7 mL · Syrup · 04-4693
- Brozelin SyrupCombinationSalbutamol 2 mg/5 mL; Ambroxol Hydrochloride 30 mg/5 mL; Guaifenesin 50 mg/5 mL; Menthol 1 mg/5 mL · Syrup · A4-3215
- Shaltoux Chesty Cough SyrupCombinationSalbutamol 2 mg/5 mL; Bromhexine 4 mg/5 mL; Guaifenesin 100 mg/5 mL; Menthol 1 mg/5 mL · Syrup · B4-6598
- Sinucof Chesty Cough SyrupCombinationBromhexine Hydrochloride 8mg/10mL; Guaifenesin 100mg/10mL; Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride 60mg/10mL · Syrup · A11-100592
- Klinkof Adult SyrupCombinationDextromethorphan Hydrobromide 5 mg/5 mL; Guaifenesin 50 mg/5 mL; Chlorpheniramine Maleate 2.5 mg/5 mL; Ammonium Chloride 60 mg/5 mL · Syrup · C4-1856
- Respretol SyrupCombinationTerbutaline 1.25 mg; Ambroxol Hydrochloride 15 mg; Guaifenesin 50 mg; Menthol 1 mg · Syrup · A4-100231
- Vixa Daytime CapletCombinationDextromethorphan 10mg; Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 5mg; Guaifenesin 200mg; Acetaminophen 325mg · Caplet · A4-100368
- Kofarest SyrupCombinationInactiveSalbutamol 2 mg/10 mL; Ambroxol Hydrochloride 30 mg/10 mL; Guaifenesin 100 mg/10 mL; Menthol 5 mg/10 mL · Syrup · A4-1657
- Oplex SyrupCombinationExpiredApteka PharmaParacetamol 0.666%; Oxomemazine 0.033%; Guaifenesin 0.666%; Sodium benzoate 0.666% · Syrup · B4-9321
- Oplex Syrup (NRN A4-100051)CombinationInactiveApteka PharmaParacetamol 0.666%; Oxomemazine 0.033%; Guaifenesin 0.666%; Sodium benzoate 0.666% · Syrup · A4-100051
- Viscof-S ExpectorantCombinationExpiredSalbutamol 2 mg/5 mL; Ambroxol Hydrochloride 30 mg/5 mL; Guaifenesin 50 mg/5 mL; Menthol 1 mg/5 mL · Syrup · B4-3213
- Sabrovent Cough SyrupCombinationInactiveSalbutamol 2 mg; Bromhexine 4 mg; Guaifenesin 100 mg · Syrup · B4-0570
- Woods Peppermint Cough SyrupCombinationExpiredBouciaChlorphenamine 2 mg/7 mL; Dextromethorphan 15 mg/7 mL; Guaifenesin 100 mg/7 mL · Syrup · B4-9036
- Ventobronk SyrupCombinationExpiredTerbutaline 1.25 mg/5 mL; Ambroxol Hydrochloride 15 mg/5 mL; Guaifenesin 50 mg/5 mL; Menthol 1.5 mg/5 mL · Syrup · B4-9082
- Ascorex 100 mL SyrupCombinationInactiveGlenmark Pharmaceuticals NigeriaSalbutamol 2 mg/5 mL; Bromhexine 4 mg/5 mL; Guaifenesin 100 mg/5 mL; Menthol 1 mg/5 mL · Syrup · A4-0918
- Bromdex SyrupCombinationInactiveSalbutamol 1 mg/5 mL; Bromhexine 2 mg/5 mL; Guaifenesin 50 mg/5 mL; Menthol 0.5 mg/5 mL · Syrup · B4-8546
- Suretolin Plus SyrupCombinationExpiredSalbutamol 1 mg/5 mL; Ambroxol Hydrochloride 15 mg/5 mL; Guaifenesin 50 mg/5 mL; Menthol 2.5 mg/5 mL · Syrup · A11-0923
- Salbutamol 2 mg/5 mL; Ambroxol Hydrochloride 30 mg/5 mL; Guaifenesin 50 mg/5 mL; Menthol 1 mg/5 mL · Syrup · A4-3215
- Viscof ExpectorantCombinationExpiredTAH PharmaceuticalsAmbroxol Hydrochloride 30 mg/5 mL; Guaifenesin 50 mg/5 mL; Menthol 1 mg/5 mL · Syrup · B4-3212
- Airmax SyrupCombinationExpiredSalbutamol 2 mg/5 mL; Bromhexine 4 mg/5 mL; Guaifenesin 100 mg/5 mL · Syrup · A4-6260
| Product | Manufacturer (applicant) | Strength | Form | NAFDAC No. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blokof Syrup | GBGL Pharma | 50 mg/5 mL | Syrup | B4-8922 |
| Benylin Children's Wet Cough | J & J Company West Africa | 100 mg/10 mL | Syrup | B4-8279 |
| Benylin Wet Cough Menthol Syrup | J & J Company West Africa | 200 mg | Syrup | B4-7112 |
| Benylin Wet Cough Mucus Relief Syrup | J & J Company West Africa | 200 mg/10mL | Syrup | B4-7113 |
| Avro Chesty Cough SyrupCombination | Avro Pharma | Bromhexine Hydrochloride 8 mg/10 mL; Guaifenesin 100 mg/10 mL; Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride 60 mg/10 mL | Syrup | A11-100548 |
| Avrolyte Expectorant SyrupCombination | Avro Pharma | Salbutamol 2 mg/10 mL; Bromhexine 4 mg/10 mL; Guaifenesin 100 mg/10 mL; Menthol 1 mg/10 mL | Syrup | B4-4302 |
| Vifazer SyrupCombination | Emcure Nigeria | Salbutamol 1 mg/5 mL; Bromhexine 2 mg/5 mL; Guaifenesin 50 mg/5 mL | Syrup | B4-5595 |
| Bro-Zedex Cough SyrupCombination | Maxwell Lifecare | Bromhexine 2.5 mg; Guaifenesin 8 mg; Terbutaline 100 mg; Menthol 5 mg | Syrup | B4-0453 |
| Komix Cough SyrupCombination | Orange Drug | Chlorphenamine 2 mg/7 mL; Dextromethorphan 15 mg/7 mL; Guaifenesin 100 mg/7 mL | Syrup | 04-4693 |
| Brozelin SyrupCombination | Phillips Pharmaceuticals (Nigeria) | Salbutamol 2 mg/5 mL; Ambroxol Hydrochloride 30 mg/5 mL; Guaifenesin 50 mg/5 mL; Menthol 1 mg/5 mL | Syrup | A4-3215 |
| Shaltoux Chesty Cough SyrupCombination | Shalina Healthcare Nigeria | Salbutamol 2 mg/5 mL; Bromhexine 4 mg/5 mL; Guaifenesin 100 mg/5 mL; Menthol 1 mg/5 mL | Syrup | B4-6598 |
| Sinucof Chesty Cough SyrupCombination | SKG - Pharma | Bromhexine Hydrochloride 8mg/10mL; Guaifenesin 100mg/10mL; Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride 60mg/10mL | Syrup | A11-100592 |
| Klinkof Adult SyrupCombination | Suitelife Pharmaceuticals | Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 5 mg/5 mL; Guaifenesin 50 mg/5 mL; Chlorpheniramine Maleate 2.5 mg/5 mL; Ammonium Chloride 60 mg/5 mL | Syrup | C4-1856 |
| Prescuf SyrupCombination | Synermed | 1 mg/5 mL; 30 mg/5 mL; 50 mg/5 mL | Syrup | B4-8125 |
| Respretol SyrupCombination | The Devon Pharmaceuticals | Terbutaline 1.25 mg; Ambroxol Hydrochloride 15 mg; Guaifenesin 50 mg; Menthol 1 mg | Syrup | A4-100231 |
| Vixa Daytime CapletCombination | Vixa Pharmaceutical | Dextromethorphan 10mg; Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 5mg; Guaifenesin 200mg; Acetaminophen 325mg | Caplet | A4-100368 |
| Kofarest SyrupCombinationInactive | Al-Tinez Pharmaceuticals | Salbutamol 2 mg/10 mL; Ambroxol Hydrochloride 30 mg/10 mL; Guaifenesin 100 mg/10 mL; Menthol 5 mg/10 mL | Syrup | A4-1657 |
| Oplex SyrupCombinationExpired | Apteka Pharma | Paracetamol 0.666%; Oxomemazine 0.033%; Guaifenesin 0.666%; Sodium benzoate 0.666% | Syrup | B4-9321 |
| Oplex Syrup (NRN A4-100051)CombinationInactive | Apteka Pharma | Paracetamol 0.666%; Oxomemazine 0.033%; Guaifenesin 0.666%; Sodium benzoate 0.666% | Syrup | A4-100051 |
| Viscof-S ExpectorantCombinationExpired | Assene-Laborex | Salbutamol 2 mg/5 mL; Ambroxol Hydrochloride 30 mg/5 mL; Guaifenesin 50 mg/5 mL; Menthol 1 mg/5 mL | Syrup | B4-3213 |
| Sabrovent Cough SyrupCombinationInactive | Azmu Pharmaceuticals | Salbutamol 2 mg; Bromhexine 4 mg; Guaifenesin 100 mg | Syrup | B4-0570 |
| Woods Peppermint Cough SyrupCombinationExpired | Boucia | Chlorphenamine 2 mg/7 mL; Dextromethorphan 15 mg/7 mL; Guaifenesin 100 mg/7 mL | Syrup | B4-9036 |
| Ventobronk SyrupCombinationExpired | Clarion Medicals | Terbutaline 1.25 mg/5 mL; Ambroxol Hydrochloride 15 mg/5 mL; Guaifenesin 50 mg/5 mL; Menthol 1.5 mg/5 mL | Syrup | B4-9082 |
| Ascorex 100 mL SyrupCombinationInactive | Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Nigeria | Salbutamol 2 mg/5 mL; Bromhexine 4 mg/5 mL; Guaifenesin 100 mg/5 mL; Menthol 1 mg/5 mL | Syrup | A4-0918 |
| Bromdex SyrupCombinationInactive | Malven Medics International | Salbutamol 1 mg/5 mL; Bromhexine 2 mg/5 mL; Guaifenesin 50 mg/5 mL; Menthol 0.5 mg/5 mL | Syrup | B4-8546 |
| Suretolin Plus SyrupCombinationExpired | Nature & Nurture Industries | Salbutamol 1 mg/5 mL; Ambroxol Hydrochloride 15 mg/5 mL; Guaifenesin 50 mg/5 mL; Menthol 2.5 mg/5 mL | Syrup | A11-0923 |
| Brozelin ExpectorantCombinationExpired | Phillips Pharmaceuticals (Nigeria) | Salbutamol 2 mg/5 mL; Ambroxol Hydrochloride 30 mg/5 mL; Guaifenesin 50 mg/5 mL; Menthol 1 mg/5 mL | Syrup | A4-3215 |
| Viscof ExpectorantCombinationExpired | TAH Pharmaceuticals | Ambroxol Hydrochloride 30 mg/5 mL; Guaifenesin 50 mg/5 mL; Menthol 1 mg/5 mL | Syrup | B4-3212 |
| Airmax SyrupCombinationExpired | Zeenat Nigeria | Salbutamol 2 mg/5 mL; Bromhexine 4 mg/5 mL; Guaifenesin 100 mg/5 mL | Syrup | A4-6260 |
Registration status is shown exactly as recorded in the NAFDAC Greenbook (our copy: August 2026). Listings can lag renewals — confirm current status on the official Greenbook before acting on it.
Who manufactures Guaifenesin in Nigeria?
13 companies hold active Guaifenesin registrations in the NAFDAC Greenbook. Showing 12 of them:
- •J & J Company West Africa — 3 active listings
- •Avro Pharma — 2 active listings
- •Emcure Nigeria — 1 active listing
- •GBGL Pharma — 1 active listing
- •Maxwell Lifecare — 1 active listing
- •Orange Drug — 1 active listing
- •Phillips Pharmaceuticals (Nigeria) — 1 active listing
- •Shalina Healthcare Nigeria — 1 active listing
- •SKG - Pharma — 1 active listing
- •Suitelife Pharmaceuticals — 1 active listing
- •Synermed — 1 active listing
- •The Devon Pharmaceuticals — 1 active listing
1 other company holds an active registration, one listing each — every one of them is named in the table above, beside its product.
“Applicant” is the registration holder in the Greenbook — usually the manufacturer or its Nigerian representative.
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Frequently Asked Questions
We list 29 Guaifenesin products from the NAFDAC Greenbook — Nigeria's official register of approved products — of which 16 have a currently active registration, including 25 combination products that pair Guaifenesin with other ingredients. They are produced by manufacturers including GBGL Pharma, J & J Company West Africa, Avro Pharma, Emcure Nigeria, Maxwell Lifecare, among others. Combination products, and registrations the Greenbook currently lists as inactive, are clearly marked — Greenbook listings can lag renewals, so always confirm the number printed on the pack. Because it is drawn from the live register, this is far more complete than a typical brand list.
13 companies hold active Guaifenesin registrations in the NAFDAC Greenbook. They include J & J Company West Africa, Avro Pharma, Emcure Nigeria, GBGL Pharma. The "applicant" recorded in the Greenbook is the registration holder — usually the manufacturer or its Nigerian representative — and the full table above shows the applicant for every registered product.
Each brand here holds a NAFDAC registration in the Greenbook. However, counterfeiters sometimes copy a genuine NAFDAC number onto a fake product, so always confirm that the brand, manufacturer (applicant), and strength printed on the pack match the record before you buy, and purchase only from licensed pharmacies.
Guaifenesin brand prices in Nigeria vary by brand, strength, and where you buy it — imported brands are often more expensive than locally manufactured ones. Confirm the current price with a licensed pharmacy, and see the price guide on the main Guaifenesin page.
Data source: NAFDAC Greenbook (National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control). Only active registrations are listed. The applicant shown is the company that registered the product in Nigeria.