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I've been nauseous for 48 hours. i'm vomited 2x. my mucus is clear but my stomach is very upset. will mucinex help?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

No: If anything, Mucinex can actually make your nausea and vomiting worse.

Answered 4/7/2018

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A member asked:

I've been nauseous for 48 hours. i'm vomited 2x. my mucus is clear but my stomach is very upset. will mucinex help?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

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