North Richland Hills, TX
A 50-year-old male asked:
Can i take dayquil after taking a mucinex (guaifenesin) dm this morning. i also take daily metoprolol for high blood pressure?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Diana Metzgeranswered
32 years experience
Yes: Active ingredients in dayquil include:
acetaminophen 325 mg
dextromethorphan hbr 10 mg
phenylephrine hcl 5 mg
fd&c red no. 40, fd&c yellow no. 6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol special, titanium dioxide
mucinex dm has:
dextromethorphan hbr 30 mg
guaifenesin 600 mg.
40 mg total of dm shouldn't be too much, but caution with phenylep.
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