Question 1

how long after i take it before an expectorant begins to work?

Accepted Answer

Expectorant: An expectorant should start to work within an hour, but the effects are going to be subtle. Add saline nasal spray for better effect in loosening mucus.

Question 2

what do you suggest if i have a reproductive cough, and i want to take an expectorant. what do you suggest if i have a few questions?

Accepted Answer

Advise you see a doc: At this point, far into a cough, you should see a doctor. Unable to make any kind of diagnosis here but need to take the next step.

Question 3

have a hacking cough. do i take an expectorant or suppresant?

Accepted Answer

Depends....: If you have a cough due to an infection, as in acute bronchitis, then an expectorant would be recommended so you could cough out the infected sputum. If there is no infection present, like an allergy related cough, then a suppressant may be helpful. If you are unsure, see your doctor so it can be determined whether there is infection present.

Question 4

im pregnant 8weeks i having cough can i take bena expectorant?

Accepted Answer

Call: If possible, best to not take anything.But for any mediacation, you should consult with your doctor.

Question 5

when taking a cough suppressant should you always take an expectorant? i've seen & been told mixed answers. thanks

Accepted Answer

No!: An expectorant helps loosen the mucus and make it less sticky so you can cough it out more readily. On the other hand, a cough suppressant suppresses your lungs ability to cough and get rid of the mucus! You may ask yourself why package them together in the same pill or liquid? That's due to our Republican Congress not wanting to interfere with the greatest medical system in the world.

Question 6

do zicam rapid tabs make you cough? when i take it, it makes me cough & somewhat acts as an expectorant. i have cough & cold symptoms.

Accepted Answer

Zicam: It does not claim to contain an expectorant. The nasal swabs caused troubles with smell but all products are still being used and rely on the benefits of zinc. All the best.

Question 7

can i take expectorant+antihistamine combi cough syrup? aren't the actions contradictory? expectorant increasing & anti-histamine drying secretions?

Accepted Answer

No: Not contradiction, rather complementing each other, antihistamines act as cough suppressants besides help decrease excessive secretions, expectorants rather loosen the thick secretions helping to get rid of them, that's why plain water is the best expectorant

Question 8

is it okay to take antihistamines together with combination expectorant medications like (salbutamol?

Accepted Answer

Yes: In old medical literature there was concerns that antihistamines could potentially cause problems in persons with asthma.  This is not the case and newer generation antihistamines are safe to use with any asthma medication including all inhalers including salbutamol.

Question 9

can you take an expectorant like mucinex if you have a chest cold while taking effexor (venlafaxine)?

Accepted Answer

Safe: But, it is not very beneficial.

Question 10

is there any risk if taking an expectorant like mucinex (guaifenesin) without having important quantity of mucus. i mean is it safe to take it if there's few mucus?

Accepted Answer

Mucous: Yes. It is okay.

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What do you suggest if i have a reproductive cough, and i want to take an expectorant. what do you suggest if i have a few questions?

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Have a hacking cough. do i take an expectorant or suppresant?

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Im pregnant 8weeks i having cough can i take bena expectorant?

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When taking a cough suppressant should you always take an expectorant? i've seen & been told mixed answers. thanks

A member asked:

Do zicam rapid tabs make you cough? when i take it, it makes me cough & somewhat acts as an expectorant. i have cough & cold symptoms.

A member asked:

Can i take expectorant+antihistamine combi cough syrup? aren't the actions contradictory? expectorant increasing & anti-histamine drying secretions?

A member asked:

Is it okay to take antihistamines together with combination expectorant medications like (salbutamol?

A member asked:

Can you take an expectorant like mucinex if you have a chest cold while taking effexor (venlafaxine)?

A member asked:

Is there any risk if taking an expectorant like mucinex (guaifenesin) without having important quantity of mucus. i mean is it safe to take it if there's few mucus?

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