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A member asked:

Can i give my 8 year old delsym (dextromethorphan) and musinex?

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Yes, may not help: Mucinex (guaifenesin) dm contains the same drug as delsym (a cough suppressant) so do not give those together; neither will likely shorten or cure anything, but one or the other may make your child more comfortable or help him/her sleep. Avoid delsym with asthma , and see your doctor if not better in a few days.

Dr Levine agreed

Answered 1/3/2015

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I take 100 mg Zoloft every morning. I accidentally took Mucinex for a cold this afternoon without realizing it contained 20 mg of dextromethorphan. Its been about 6 hours since I took the Mucinex and I feel fine. Could I get serotonin syndrome ?

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Ive been taking Mucinex DM (dextromethorphan) for coughing/congestion. Im finally feeling a lot better & will not be taking anymore Mucinex DM after the dose I took earlier today (12/25 @ 2 pm). Can I drink alcohol 2 days after taking Mucinex DM?

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