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Will mucinex (guaifenesin) help me clear this phlegm from my recent cold?

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Dr. Walid Samaan answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

Not sure: Drinking plenty of water may be as effective as Mucinex (guaifenesin), (guaifenesin) since you have to drink water for Mucinex (guaifenesin) to work according to the package insert, some studies have shown above

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Answered 3/11/2015

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