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If i took mucinex (guaifenesin) fast max cold flu and sore throat about and hour ago. can i take nyquil now?

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Cough medicine: Both medicine had Tylenol (acetaminophen) in common, others are different class with different mechanism of action to control the sinus secretion and cough, it should be ok as long you take the recommended dose.

Dr Cremers agreed

Answered 11/28/2020

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