Mucinex DM, Expectorant and Cough Suppressant

by Mucinex

Product Features

• Quiets wet and dry coughs
• Thins and loosens mucus that causes chest congestion
• Starts to work right away and lasts for 12 hours
• Extended-release bi-layer tablet

Product Description

Size: 40

Mucinex DM breaks up mucus and quiets wet and dry coughs. Mucinex DM is specially formulated in a bi-layer tablet. The immediate release layer goes to work fast while the extended release layer continues to work for 12 hours. And for your worst chest congestion and cough there's Maximum Strength Mucinex DM.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.6 x 1.5 x 3.8 inches ; 1.9 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• ASIN: B000ALB4H2
• UPC: 363824056401
• Item model number: ADAMS812552
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (46 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,646 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)
  • #9 in Health & Personal Care > Health Care > Cough & Cold > Cold & Flu Remedies

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

138 of 159 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A Combination Product, October 29, 2005

By 

kone "kone" (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mucinex DM Extended-Release Bi-Layer Tablets, 40 Count (Health and Beauty)

There are so many cough formulas on the market that it is easy to get confused on what to buy. Here is a guide:

Cough medicines are categorized as EXPECTORANTS or SUPPRESSANTS, each may be sold separately or in combination medications, like this one. They're also found in cold formulas that include pain relievers (analgesics such as acetaminophen (Tylenol)), decongestants (pseudoephedrine), and antihistamines (diphenhydramine).

This product has a cough suppressant (dextromethorphan), combined with an expectorant (Guaifenesin). The purpose of an expectorant is to loosen phlem so that it can be coughed up and out. Take an expectorant with a full glass of water, as water is an excellent expectorant. Also, drink plenty of fluids if you are congested. Hot liquids, such as chicken soup, tea and honey--work especially well. Breathing humidified air also moistens and soothes irritated airways, and loosens mucous.

A cough SUPPRESSANT works by calming the cough reflex in the brain. While it's not wise to stop a cough that produces colored phlegm (colored phlegm has bacteria in it), suppressants can relieve a dry, hacking unproductive cough. Suppressants are also helpful when you're exhausted from coughing and need to sleep. DEXTRMETHORPHAN (DM) is the most common active ingredient in nonprescription suppressants. Dextromethorphan has come under attack as not being effective in suppressing coughs. There is research on both sides of the issue, some that support it and others that recommend avoiding dextromethorphan. I personally have not found it effective in suppressing my coughs. Perhaps the very best cough suppressant is one which contains codeine. Codeine can be helpful as a nighttime cough remedy because it has a slight sedative effect on the central nervous system. It is available by prescription only.

Something to consider... since so many manufacturers now combine cough medicines with many other medicines, such as Tylenol for pain, a nasal decongestant, and/or an anti-histamine, I think it is wise to select a cough medicine that has ONLY the ingredients that are appropriate for your symptoms. That way you're not wasting your money on unnecessary ingredients, you spare yourself unnecessary side effects, and you're getting only the medication that your body needs.


konedog

50 of 57 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This stuff works., November 21, 2005

By 

IllinoisJake - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mucinex DM Extended-Release Bi-Layer Tablets, 40 Count (Health and Beauty)

Woke up a couple weeks back with what I thought was just the beginning of a bad cold; you know the symptoms - stuffy nose/sinuses full of 'gunk' and a persistant cough... didnt actually feel 'sick', but knew something was 'brewing'. I've seen the commercials for Mucinex that have been running lately, so, before I went to work that morning I stopped & picked a box up. I took 2 every 12 hours for about a week, and, I have to admit,this stuff really does work; My cough eased up A LOT, especially at night when it seemed to be at its worst, and, all of the 'gunk' in my sinuses really 'thinned out'. Needless to say, though, I did end up going to the doctor since the symptoms were still there. (hey, I'm a typical guy, and its true- we never like to admit we're sick - even though we are.) After listening to my chest & checking me out, he told me that I had Bronchitis, BUT, that taking the Mucinex daily had kept it from being/getting MUCH worse - he also told me to KEEP taking it until I was better - which I have. ( * A Note - I had Bronchitis about 4 years ago & it was GOD AWFUL - that's why I'm convinced that the Mucinex does work; I never once felt really 'bad/awful' this time & like I said, and my doctor confirmed, it was probably from taking this stuff on a regular/continual basis - NEEDLESS TO SAY, THOUGH!, If your symptoms DONT go away, GO AND SEE A DOCTOR!

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for your cough and congestion (throat AND sinuses), October 26, 2009

By 

M. Martinez Beltran (Boston, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mucinex DM Extended-Release Bi-Layer Tablets, 40 Count (Health and Beauty)

I'm not one for taking meds/pills at the slightest sign of a cold. In fact, I usually try to tough it out. However, last year, I had a bad cold that just would not quit. The worst part was my cough and the congestion I felt both in my throat and in my sinuses and nose. Just about all other symptoms went away except for this. So, I decided I'd give this a try. The results were outstanding.

I know that other reviewers state that combining both an expectorant and cough suppressant doesn't make sense, but I beg to differ. These symptoms often appear at the same time and Mucinex DM quickly thins out the mucous regardless of whether its in your throat or in your nose. It makes it easier to cough up the nasty stuff, you just won't have the urge to cough over and over and over again. It works very fast and the whole time-release thing is a definite plus. I've only ever taken one pill at a time (see the beginning of my review), but I assume if things were really bad you could follow the directions on the label and try taking two every twelve hours. In any case, this stuff works for me. I highly recommend it! Just make sure you stay hydrated. It makes everything work better (the meds and your body).

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