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A member asked:

Is it ok to be taking children's robitussin (guaifenesin) instead of the adult one?

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Yes: Most of these preparations don't do much anyway, and the kid stuff similar to their adult preparation.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/11/2020

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