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A member asked:

Is mucinex (guaifenesin) just for chest congestion?

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Dr. Thomas Benda, jr answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

No: We use it to thin secretions in the nose and throat, and make it easier to cough thick secretions up.

Dr Ali and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 10/18/2013

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I've had something goingonwith congestion.First seemed like cold then moved to chest congest.Tooka Mucinex (guaifenesin) but I've been short of breath/dizzy/gassyhelp?

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Can i take Mucinex (guaifenesin) dm for chest congestion and ibuprofen for body aches at the same time?

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Doctor prescribed Amoxiclav+Mucinex DM 10ml/6hrs to patient with earlier pneumonia and now atelectasis in both lower lung zones.Can Mucinex Guaifenesin 600 mg/12 hrs tablet for chest congestion be taken instead as Mucinex DM syrup is not available?

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Cough, chest/nose congestion, tired, blocked ears over a week. Taking zyrtec, mucinex, (guaifenesin) advil. Is it cold, allergies, something else?

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I am taking doxycycline & prednisone for bronchitis.. I have ton congestion in nose & a lot phlegm in chest. Would Mucinex (guaifenesin) & sudafed be beneficial?

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