Monograph Details
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Respiratory Tract
> Cough and cold
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MAXIMUM STRENGTH MUCINEX |
| Manufacturer |
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Adams Respiratory Therapeutics |
| Legal Classification |
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OTC |
| Pharmacological Class |
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Expectorant. |
| Generic Name |
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Guaifenesin 1200mg; ext-rel tabs. |
| Also |
• CHILDREN'S MUCINEX
• CHILDREN'S MUCINEX COUGH
• CHILDREN'S MUCINEX MINI-MELTS
• JUNIOR STRENGTH MUCINEX MINI-MELTS
• MAXIMUM STRENGTH MUCINEX D
• MAXIMUM STRENGTH MUCINEX DM
• MUCINEX
• MUCINEX COLD FOR KIDS
• MUCINEX COUGH FOR KIDS MINI-MELTS
• MUCINEX D
• MUCINEX DM
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| Indications |
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Cough. |
| Children |
Not recommended.
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| Adults |
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Swallow whole. Take with full glass of water. 1 tab every 12 hours. Max: 2 tabs/day. |
| Contraindications |
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DM, D, and Cough: during or within 14 days of MAOIs. |
| Precautions |
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Asthma. Lower respiratory disorders. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers. D: Cardiovascular disease. Hyperthyroidism. Hypertension. Diabetes. GI or GU obstruction. Mini-Melts: Renal disease. Magnesium-restricted diet. |
| Interactions |
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DM, D, and Cough: hypertensive crisis with MAOIs (see Contraindications). |
| Adverse Reactions |
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GI upset, drowsiness, headache, rash. D: Dizziness, nervousness, insomnia. |
| How Supplied |
Mucinex 600mg—20, 40, 100, 500
Maximum Strength Mucinex—14, 28
Mucinex DM—20, 40
Maximum Strength Mucinex DM—14, 28
Mucinex D—18
Maximum Strength Mucinex D—24
Packets—12
Soln—4oz |
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