COPD & Emphysema Support Group
COPD is a progressive disease characterized by airflow obstruction or limitation. Emphysema is characterized by loss of elasticity of the lung tissue, destruction of structures supporting the alveoli and of capillaries feeding the alveoli. Both have symptoms that include shortness of breath, among other respiratory troubles. If you are a COPD or Emphysema sufferer, join...
Guaifenesin is called an expectorant. It works by thinning phlegm in the respiratory tract. This helps the cough to clear phlegm better.
This form of the medication is not recommended for use in children under 12 years of age. To decrease the risk for serious side effects, carefully follow all dosage directions. Do not give other cough and cold medication that might contain the same or similar ingredients (see also Drug Interactions section). Ask your doctor or pharmacist about other ways to relieve cough and cold symptoms (e.g., saline nose drops/spray, using a humidifier or infant nasal suction bulb).
How to use Mucinex Oral
Take this medication by mouth, usually every 12 hours with a full glass of water, or as directed by your doctor. It is best to swallow the medicine whole. Do not crush or chew this medication. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy. Adults and children 12 years of age and older should not take more than 2400 milligrams in 24 hours.
Use this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, use it at the same times each day.
Inform your doctor if your cough persists or worsens after more than one week or if you also have fever, headache or rash.
This form of the medication is not recommended for use in children under 12 years of age. To decrease the risk for serious side effects, carefully follow all dosage directions. Do not give other cough and cold medication that might contain the same or similar ingredients (see also Drug Interactions section). Ask your doctor or pharmacist about other ways to relieve cough and cold symptoms (e.g., saline nose drops/spray, using a humidifier or infant nasal suction bulb).
How to use Mucinex Oral
Take this medication by mouth, usually every 12 hours with a full glass of water, or as directed by your doctor. It is best to swallow the medicine whole. Do not crush or chew this medication. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy. Adults and children 12 years of age and older should not take more than 2400 milligrams in 24 hours.
Use this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, use it at the same times each day.
Inform your doctor if your cough persists or worsens after more than one week or if you also have fever, headache or rash.
As you know I don't get phlegm myself but I am sure there are many who do and will benefit from your sharing this information with us here at COPD Support.
Love N Hugs Holly xoxoxox