Mucinex Dm
(Dextromethorphan / Guaifenesin)
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3.9/ 5 average rating with 15 reviewsforMucinex DM
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Breaks up mucus and relieves cough.
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Our bottom line
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.
Quick facts about Mucinex DM
- Drug class: Respiratory
- Rx status: Over-the-counter
- Generic status: Lower-cost generic available (dextromethorphan / guaifenesin)
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.
15Downsides
- 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.
How it works
Mucinex Dm (Dextromethorphan / Guaifenesin) is a combination medicine. Guaifenesin is an expectorant that breaks up and thins out mucus. Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant.
Quick facts about Mucinex DM
- Drug class: Respiratory
- Rx status: Over-the-counter
- Generic status: Lower-cost generic available (dextromethorphan / guaifenesin)
Dosage forms
- Pill
- Extended release
- Liquid
Prices and coupons
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These are side effects of Mucinex Dm (Dextromethorphan / Guaifenesin) reported to the FDA by people taking it, and by doctors and pharmacists.Risks and Warnings for Mucinex Dm (Dextromethorphan / Guaifenesin)
Skip risks section. Skip to common concerns section.People taking Mucinex Dm (Dextromethorphan / Guaifenesin) have reported nausea and vomiting. This is very rare and usually not serious. If you develop a fever with the nausea and vomiting, then talk to your doctor right away.
Common concerns from people taking Mucinex Dm (Dextromethorphan / Guaifenesin)
Final section. Do you want to return to drug navigation?Pregnancy
The FDA hasn’t classified this medicine’s effects on unborn babies. Talk with your doctor about this medicine if you’re pregnant or planning on it.
Tip: Always talk with your doctor before you take any medication while pregnant.FDA pregnancy category for Mucinex DM
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Interactions
- Worth itLow hassleReviewed Mucinex DMon 11/23/2015Last winter I had this problem where when I would lay down to sleep I would start coughing. I took this and 20 minutes later I laid down - no coughing. After a week or so the problem went away. Came back again later and this helped again.22WomanA couple weeks
Food
- Not sureBig hassleReviewed Mucinex DMon 8/2/2017Definitely take AFTER eating a large meal and drinking fluids.21WomanJust as neededExpectoration (clearing) of mucus