Description
Mucinex Chesty Cough provides long-lasting relief from chest congestion. Each tablet contains 600 mg of guaifenesin, an expectorant that thins and loosens mucus to help make coughs more productive. The bi-layer tablet design delivers fast relief plus sustained action for up to 12 hours.
Directions
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Adults and children 12 years and older: Take 1 or 2 tablets with a full glass of water every 12 hours.
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Do not take more than 4 tablets in 24 hours.
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Swallow tablets whole; do not crush, chew, or break.
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Not recommended for children under 12 years.
Active Ingredients
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Active: Guaifenesin 600 mg per tablet
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Inactive: Hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, sodium starch glycolate, FD&C Blue #1 aluminum lake, carbomer, and others.
Precations & Warnings
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Keep out of reach of children.
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Do not exceed recommended dose.
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Avoid other cough, cold, or flu medicines unless directed by a healthcare professional.
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If cough worsens or lasts more than 7 days, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache, seek medical advice.
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Use caution if you have kidney problems.
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Store below 25°C and keep blister pack intact.
Pharmacist Advice
- Keep hydrated to replace fluids
- Drink mainly water avoid tea, coffee and alcohol
- Sip fresh lemon juice mixed with honey and hot water or gargle salt water
- Inhale hot steam to clear your sinuses
- Keep distance away from others
- Good hygiene
- See doctor if:
– Dark yellow, green or brown sputum->infection
-chest pain
-Pain on inspiration
-Blood in sputum
-Persistent nocturnal cough in children->asthma
-Debilitating symptoms in elderly
-Long standing cough in smoker