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A member asked:

I had more than 2 mucinex (guaifenesin) in 24 hours will i be okay?

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Should be OK: 2 in 24 hours should be no problem.

Dr Sidman and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/23/2014

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