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Guaifenesin is a cough suppressant which is a kind of antihistamine type drug (common cold or symptom drug).

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Cough suppressant

Brands

Robitussin • Guaifenex LA • Mucinex • Flusin • Dis-chem paediatric expectorant

Side Effects

Common

Nausea
Vomiting
Rash

Treats

Respiratory tract infections
2.8
17 reviews
Common cold
2.7
140 reviews
Upper respiratory tract infection
2.4
19 reviews
Upper respiratory infection
2.4
21 reviews
Flu (influenza)
2.2
78 reviews
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What will counteract the guaifenesin in mucinex?

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Will taking Guaifenesin help with mild atelectasis?

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Will taking 800 mg of guaifenesin cause side effects?

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Can I take Robitussin after taking Theraflu 7hrs ago?

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Is it ok to take ibruprophen with mucinex (guaifenesin)?

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What is the definition or description of: Guaifenesin overdose?

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Why would I get a high like feeling from robitussin (guaifenesin)?

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