The invention relates to a novel pharmaceutical sustained release formulation
of guaifenesin and at least one additional drug ingredient. The formulation may
comprise a hydrophilic polymer, preferably a hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, and
a water-insoluble polymer, preferably an acrylic resin, in a ratio range of about
one-to-one (1:1) to about nine-to-one (9:1), more preferably a range of about three-to-two
(3:2) to about six-to-one (6:1), and most preferably in a range of about two-to-one
(2:1) to about four-to-one (4:1) by weight. This formulation capable of providing
therapeutically effective bioavailability of guaifenesin for at least twelve hours
after dosing in a human subject. The invention also relates to a modified release
product which has two portions: a first portion having an immediate release formulation
of guaifenesin and a second portion having a sustained release formulation of guaifenesin,
wherein one or both portions has at least one additional drug ingredient. The modified
release product has a maximum guaifenesin serum concentration equivalent to that
of an immediate release guaifenesin tablet, and is capable of providing therapeutically
effective bioavailability of guaifenesin for at least twelve hours after dosing
in a human subject.