What is mucinex plain?
What is mucinex plain?
Mucinex (guaifenesin) is an expectorant. It helps loosen congestion in your chest and throat, making it easier to cough out through your mouth. Mucinex is used to reduce chest congestion caused by the common cold, infections, or allergies.
What is guaifenesin used for?
Guaifenesin is used to relieve chest congestion. Guaifenesin may help control symptoms but does not treat the cause of symptoms or speed recovery. Guaifenesin is in a class of medications called expectorants.
Can I buy guaifenesin over the counter?
The only expectorant available in OTC products is guaifenesin (2 brand names: Mucinex, Robitussin Chest Congestion).
When should guaifenesin not be used?
Guaifenesin is used to treat coughs and congestion caused by the common cold, bronchitis, and other breathing illnesses. Guaifenesin is usually not used for ongoing cough from smoking or long-term breathing problems (such as chronic bronchitis, emphysema) unless directed by your doctor.
Should you take guaifenesin at night?
Take OTC medications You have two options for cough medicine here: dextromethorphan (a suppressant) or guaifenesin (an expectorant). Expectorants are better for breaking up wet, productive coughs, but don’t take them near bedtime.
What do you need to know about guaifenesin?
Upsides 1 Guaifenesin is used as an expectorant (a substance that promotes mucus secretion in the airways). 2 Usually used in combination with other ingredients. 3 Use to relieve chest congestion that occurs as a result of a cold, the flu, or allergies. 4 Makes a cough more productive. 5 Guaifenesin is generally well tolerated.
What are the side effects of guaifenesin Mucinex?
Guaifenesin. Generic Name: guaifenesin (gwye FEN e sin) Brand Name: Mucinex, Robitussin Mucus + Chest Congestion, Triaminic Chest Congestion, Tussin Expectorant, Xpect, Organidin NR, Bidex 400. Medically reviewed by Kaci Durbin, MD. Last updated on Jan 28, 2021.
When to take guaifenesin for chest congestion?
Guaifenesin is used to reduce chest congestion caused by the common cold, infections, or allergies.
Can you take guaifenesin if you are allergic to it?
Guaifenesin is used to reduce chest congestion caused by the common cold, infections, or allergies. You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to guaifenesin. Use this medicine exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended.