Mucinex® ER 600 mg Bi-layer Tablet Versus Guaifenesin Immediate Release (IR) 200 mg q4h
Condition: Healthy Subjects
Intervention: Mucinex®
Intervention description: Mucinex® 600 mg single dose ER bi-layer tablet
Intervention MeSH terms: Guaifenesin
Phase: Phase 1
Study type: Interventional
Primary purpose: Basic Science
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention model: Crossover Assignment
Intervention model description: 2-Way Crossover
Masking: None (Open Label)
Enrollment: 30.0
Sex: All
Minimum age: 18 Years
Maximum age: 55 Years
Healthy volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Summary:

      Demonstrate bioequivalence of guaifenesin in Mucinex® extended release (ER) 600 mg tablet in
      normal healthy volunteers compared to the immediate release guaifenesin 200 mg tablet
      reference product marketed
    

Eligibility criteria:

        Inclusion Criteria:

          1. Informed consent has been obtained (i.e. be informed of the nature of the study and
             give written consent prior to any study procedure). Able to read, understand, and sign
             the informed consent, after the nature of the study has been explained.

          2. Age: 18 to 55 years of age, inclusive.

          3. Sex: Male or female.

          4. Status: Healthy subjects.

          5. BMI: ≥18.0 and ≤28.0 kg/m2.

          6. No clinically significant findings in vital signs measurements at screening.

          7. No clinically significant abnormal laboratory values at screening.

          8. No clinically significant findings from a 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) at
             screening.

          9. Have no significant diseases or clinically relevant medical condition in the opinion
             of the investigator.

         10. Males who participate in this study are willing to:

               -  remain abstinent [not engage in sexual intercourse] from the start of drug
                  administration until 90 days after the end of the study or

               -  use (or their partner will use, as applicable) two effective methods of birth
                  control [condom, diaphragm, cervical cap, vaginal sponge, spermicide, IUD, tubal
                  ligation, vasectomy, or hormonal contraceptives] from the start of drug
                  administration until 90 days after the end of the study.

             Females who participate in this study are:

               -  unable to have children (e.g., post-menopausal, hysterectomy);

               -  willing to remain abstinent [not engage in sexual intercourse] from 21 days prior
                  to drug administration until 30 days after the end of the study; or

               -  willing to use two effective methods of birth control [condom, diaphragm,
                  cervical cap, vaginal sponge, spermicide, non-hormonal Intrauterine Device (IUD)
                  (in place for 3 months), tubal ligation, partner has vasectomy, hormonal
                  contraceptives for 3 months prior to drug administration] from 30 days prior to
                  drug administration until 30 days after the end of the study.

         11. Have no clinically significant findings from a physical examination.

        Exclusion Criteria:

        Subjects to whom any of the following conditions apply must be excluded:

          1. Employee of Pharma Medica Research Inc. (PMRI) or Reckitt Benckiser.

          2. Partner or first-degree relative of any Investigator at PMRI.

          3. Known history or presence of any clinically significant medical condition.

          4. Known or suspected carcinoma.

          5. Presence of hepatic or renal dysfunction.

          6. Presence of clinically significant gastrointestinal disease or history of
             malabsorption within the last year.

          7. Known history or presence of galactose or fructose intolerance, sucrase-isomaltase
             insufficiency, Lapp lactase insufficiency, galactosemia, or glucose-galactose
             malabsorption syndrome.

          8. Presence of a medical condition requiring regular medication (prescription and/or
             over-the-counter) with systemic absorption.

          9. History of drug or alcohol or medicinal product addiction requiring treatment within
             the past two years or excessive alcohol consumption (more than 10 units per week)
             Note: one unit is defined as 5 ounces of wine, 12 ounces of beer, or 1.5 ounces of
             spirits

         10. Positive test result for serum Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) consistent with
             pregnancy (females only), HIV, Hepatitis B surface antigen or Hepatitis C antibody.

         11. Positive test result for urine drugs of abuse (cannabinoids, opiates, amphetamines,
             cocaine, phencyclidine, tricyclic antidepressants, barbiturates, methadone and
             benzodiazepines) or urine cotinine.

         12. Difficulty fasting or consuming standard meals.

         13. Females who are lactating.

         14. Does not tolerate venipuncture.

         15. Use of tobacco or nicotine-containing products within 12 months prior to drug
             administration.

         16. On a special diet within 30 days prior to drug administration (e.g., liquid, protein,
             raw, food diet).

         17. Donation or loss of whole blood (including clinical trials):

               -  ≥50 ml and ≤499 ml within 30 days prior to drug administration

               -  ≥500 ml within 56 days prior to drug administration.

         18. Females who have started taking hormonal contraceptives or have changed their method
             or brand of hormonal birth control within 3 months prior to drug administration.

         19. Have had a tattoo or body piercing within 30 days prior to drug administration.

         20. Use of drugs of the monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) class within 30 days prior to
             drug administration.

         21. Known history or presence of hypersensitivity, intolerance or idiosyncratic reaction
             to guaifenesin or any other drug substances with similar activity.

         22. Previously enrolled in this study.

         23. Participated in another clinical trial or received an investigational product within
             30 days prior to drug administration.

         24. Unable in the opinion of the Investigator to comply fully with the study requirements.