Compare Mucinex DM vs. Codeine Guaifenesin
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Breaks up mucus and relieves cough.
Mucinex Dm (Dextromethorphan / Guaifenesin) is okay for loosening congestion in your chest and throat, but it could prevent you from coughing the mucus up. It comes as an extended-release tablet and a short-acting liquid.
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3.9/ 5 average rating with 15 reviewsforMucinex DM
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Upsides
- Mucinex Dm (Dextromethorphan / Guaifenesin) is a combination medicine that relieves multiple cold symptoms. It's good to use if you have chest congestion and a cough.
- Helps loosen the mucus and phlegm that builds up in productive and wet coughs.
- The extended release version of Mucinex DM lasts up to 12 hours.
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Downsides
- Mucinex Dm (Dextromethorphan / Guaifenesin) isn’t useful if you have a dry cough without mucus or phlegm.
- The two medications in this product could potentially work against each other. Guaifenesin makes mucus easier to cough up, while dextromethorphan (the "DM" in Mucinex Dm (Dextromethorphan / Guaifenesin)) stops you from coughing.
- Can cause sleepiness, dizziness, and an upset stomach.
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Used for
- Cough
- Due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
Dosage forms
- Pill
- Extended release
- Liquid
- Liquid
Price
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$12.00
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Reviews
15 reviews so far
73%
saidit'sworth it
73%
saiditworked well
13%
saidit'sa big hassle
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Side effects
The Mucinex Dm (Dextromethorphan / Guaifenesin) FDA package insert doesn’t have numbers about how common side effects are.
The Cheratussin Ac (Codeine / Guaifenesin) FDA package insert doesn’t have numbers about how common side effects are.
Risks and risk factors
- Nausea and vomiting
- Serotonin syndrome
- Using other medications that affect serotonin
- Cough warning
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