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Mucinex (guaifenesin) dm vs. robitussin dm? i've got a very bad, "dry" cough and lots of "wheezing" the robitussin has done nothing! should i try the mucinex (guaifenesin)?
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Yes, except: Be very sure to drink lots and lots of water - both when you take the medicine and all day. Also, please consider a doctor visit to discover if it is pneumonia or some other condition that requires more than symptomatic relief. Catching respiratory disease early can be a very wise decision. Take care of yourself!
Answered 2/19/2016
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Cough: Robitussin dm (guaifenesin and dextromethorphan) and Mucinex dm have same chemicals- dextromethorphan and guaifenesin. Dextromethorphan is cough suppressant and Guaifenesin is cough expectorant. You just will be switching the brand. Wheezing is large airway obstruction problem. See your doctor.
Answered 2/18/2017
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