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Is it okay to take a dayquil severe cold and flu a few hours after taking mucinex?

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YES: DayQuil treatment cold symptoms and Mucinex loosens thick mucous. They will not interact; however, I suggest a 4-6 hour interval between meds.

Dr Modi agreed

Answered 5/5/2019

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