Question 1

is guaifenesin a decongestant?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: No, not per se. 'decongestant' usually refers to medications like sudafed, afrin, etc. That open up your airways. Mucinex (guaifenesin) works by loosening up the mucous so you can hack/snort/cough it out. It is safe to use if you have high blood pressure, whereas the others can raise your blood pressure.

Question 2

what is robitussin (guaifenesin) pe?

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2 medicines: Its a combination of a medicine called Pseudoephedrine which is a decongestant that works by shrinking the blood vessels in the nose and an expectorant ( guaifenesen ) that  aims to make mucous easier to cough up.

Question 3

how much guaifenesin would make me puke?

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How much?: Indeed. How much wood could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood? Your question not answerable. Everybody differs. Why would you want to find out? I suggest you follow directions on bottle and, as always, minimize the dose but do obtain relief.

Question 4

what is guaifenesin codeine syrup used for?

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Cough: This is a cough suppressant.

Question 5

can mucinex (guaifenesin) 600mg be crushed

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Won't work right: Mucinex 600mg has only guaifenesin in it, but is an extended release tablet. If crushed up, a person will get a big dose at the time the tablet is taken, but its effects will likely wear off before the 12 hours is up. One might be able to mimic more normal tablet effects if one took a crushed HALF-tablet every 6 hours instead of a crushed full tablet every 12 hours... but that's just a guess.

Question 6

what are other names of mucinex (guaifenesin)?

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Guaifenacin: This is a mucolytic, same as plain robitussin, (guaifenesin) but with a longer duration of action.

Question 7

is mucinex (guaifenesin) d safe to take daily?

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Mucinex (guaifenesin) D: Hello, i often hear the very same question regarding daily decongestant usage. My opinion is that i would rather my patients use an intranasal steroid daily with plain Mucinex (guaifenesin) as needed. The pseudo fed used in the Mucinex (guaifenesin) d will cause an elevated heart rate, blood pressure changes, sleep cycle interruptions and finally it may cause urinary retention in men.So avoid the daily use of pseudo fed.

Question 8

does mucinex (guaifenesin) ever really expire?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It loses its effectiveness and will do nothing.

Question 9

what will counteract the guaifenesin in mucinex?

Accepted Answer

Don't know: Don't know of  a compound to counteract  the active ingrediant in mucinex (guaifenesin).

Question 10

will taking guaifenesin help with mild atelectasis?

Accepted Answer

: Chest physical therapy and deep breathing is probably better than taking medication. Make conscious efforts to take deep breadth at least intermittently.

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