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A 37-year-old female asked:
i have cough what's the difference between mucolytic and anti tussive?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Glenn Messina answered
Aesthetic Medicine 35 years experience
Thinner vs cough: Mucolytics like Mucinex (guaifenesin) or guaneffecin thin out your mucous mucolytic = break up the mucous.
Anti tussive suppresses cough. Often some form of codeine.
4068 viewsAnswered Feb 24, 2018
Dr. Larry Eastburn answered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Cough remedies: A mucolytic like "guaifensin" thins out the mucous and secretions as antitussives like "codeine, or dextromethorphan" are made to suppress a cough. These drugs are often used in combination. Drink plenty of fluids with these . See your physician if cough persists or worsens. Good luck and good health
4068 viewsAnswered Feb 24, 2018
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