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Over-the-counter

Breaks up mucus and relieves congestion.

Mucinex D (Guaifenesin / Pseudoephedrine) is good if you have a stuffy nose and a cough with mucus, but it could keep you up at night.

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3.8/ 5 average rating with 1249 reviewsforMucinex D

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Upsides

Mucinex D (Guaifenesin / Pseudoephedrine) is a combination medicine that relieves multiple cold symptoms. It's good to use if you have sinus and chest congestion.
Helps loosen the mucus in your airways so that you can cough it up more easily.
Works well to clear nasal congestion and help you breathe better.

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Downsides

Pseudoephedrine, the decongestant in Mucinex D (Guaifenesin / Pseudoephedrine), can make your heart race or make you feel anxious and restless.
Doesn't work as well if you use it for more than 4 days at a time.
Although you don't need a prescription to get Mucinex D (Guaifenesin / Pseudoephedrine), you need to show a photo ID to buy it in the drugstore.
Mucinex D (Guaifenesin / Pseudoephedrine) isn’t useful if you have a dry cough.

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Used for

Allergic rhinitis Anaphylaxis
In addition to epinephrine or other standard measures; Adjunct Urticaria Urticarial transfusion reaction Vasomotor rhinitis

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