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Can Mucinex Be Taken For Cold?
Brief Answer:
if only contains guaifenesin then this is fine
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
There are a number of different types of mucinex with slight variation between ingredients ( eg mucinex d,mucinex allergy, mucinex dm, mucinex fast XXXXXXX cold and sinus, mucinex fast XXXXXXX dm etc)
Most contain guaifenesin alone or with another product.
Checking guaifenesin against the medications mentioned there is no interaction with these agents and the guiafenesin. This means she can use if only have guaifenesin
If you are using a type of mucinex that contains pseuoephedrine ( a decongestant ) then this can interact with trazodone with a potentially serious interaction.
If the mucinex has in other ingredients, feel free to write the type and ingredients so that they can also be checked
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
if only contains guaifenesin then this is fine
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
There are a number of different types of mucinex with slight variation between ingredients ( eg mucinex d,mucinex allergy, mucinex dm, mucinex fast XXXXXXX cold and sinus, mucinex fast XXXXXXX dm etc)
Most contain guaifenesin alone or with another product.
Checking guaifenesin against the medications mentioned there is no interaction with these agents and the guiafenesin. This means she can use if only have guaifenesin
If you are using a type of mucinex that contains pseuoephedrine ( a decongestant ) then this can interact with trazodone with a potentially serious interaction.
If the mucinex has in other ingredients, feel free to write the type and ingredients so that they can also be checked
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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