Mucinex D Drug Information
Generic name: GUAIFENESIN AND PSEUDOEPHEDRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Expectorant [EPC]
Uses of Mucinex D
helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to: common cold hay fever upper respiratory allergies temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose promotes nasal and/or sinus drainage temporarily relieves sinus congestion and pressure
Dosage & Administration of Mucinex D
do not crush, chew, or break extended-release tablet take with a full glass of water this product can be administered without regard for timing of meals adults and children 12 years and older: 2 extended-release tablets every 12 hours; not more than 4 extended-release tablets in 24 hours children under 12 years of age: do not use
Side Effects of Mucinex D
When using this product
do not use more than directed
Stop use and ask a doctor if
you get nervous, dizzy, or sleepless symptoms do not get better within 7 days, come back or occur with a fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious illness.
Warnings & Cautions for Mucinex D
Do not use if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product. Ask a doctor before use if you have heart disease high blood pressure thyroid disease diabetes trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema cough accompanied by too much phlegm (mucus) When using this product do not use more than directed Stop use and ask a doctor if you get nervous, dizzy, or sleepless symptoms do not get better within 7 days, come back or occur with a fever, rash, or persistent headache.
These could be signs of a serious illness. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Drug Interactions with Mucinex D
Pregnancy Safety for Mucinex D
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Contraindications for Mucinex D
if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
Overdosage Information for Mucinex D
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Drug information sourced from the FDA. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional before making any medication decisions.
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