Mucinex
E938970
Mucinex is an over-the-counter expectorant medication, best known for helping relieve chest congestion by thinning and loosening mucus.
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
brand name medication
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expectorant ⓘ over-the-counter drug ⓘ |
| combinationProductContains |
dextromethorphan
ⓘ
pseudoephedrine ⓘ |
| commonSideEffect |
dizziness
ⓘ
headache ⓘ nausea ⓘ stomach upset ⓘ vomiting ⓘ |
| contraindicatedIn | known hypersensitivity to guaifenesin ⓘ |
| doesNotTreat | underlying infection ⓘ |
| hasActiveIngredient | guaifenesin ⓘ |
| hasATCCode | R05CB01 (guaifenesin) ⓘ |
| hasDurationOfAction | up to 12 hours for extended-release forms ⓘ |
| hasFormerManufacturer | Adams Respiratory Therapeutics NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasManufacturer | Reckitt Benckiser NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasMechanismOfAction |
increases volume of respiratory tract secretions
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thins and loosens mucus in the airways ⓘ |
| hasOnsetOfAction | about 30 minutes ⓘ |
| hasOTCStatus | non-prescription ⓘ |
| hasPharmacologicClass | expectorant ⓘ |
| hasPregnancyCategoryUS | Category C (historical FDA classification) ⓘ |
| hasRouteOfAdministration | oral ⓘ |
| isAvailableAs |
extended-release tablet
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granules ⓘ liquid ⓘ syrup ⓘ tablet ⓘ |
| isAvailableInCountry | United States NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| isAvailableOverTheCounterIn | United States NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| isIntendedFor | short-term use ⓘ |
| isMarketedAs |
Mucinex D
NERFINISHED
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Mucinex DM NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| isNotIndicatedFor | children under 4 years without medical advice ⓘ |
| isRegulatedBy | U.S. Food and Drug Administration NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| isUsedFor |
acute bronchitis
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common cold ⓘ respiratory infections with thick mucus ⓘ |
| rareSideEffect | allergic reaction ⓘ |
| shouldBeTakenWith | a full glass of water ⓘ |
| shouldBeUsedWithCautionIn |
breastfeeding
ⓘ
pregnancy ⓘ |
| treats |
chest congestion
ⓘ
mucus buildup in airways ⓘ productive cough ⓘ |
| typicalAdultDoseRange |
200–400 mg every 4 hours for immediate-release guaifenesin
GENERATED
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600–1200 mg every 12 hours for extended-release guaifenesin GENERATED ⓘ |
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