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Mucinex Maximum Strength Extended-Release Bi-Layer Tablets, 28 Count

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I have dealt with congestion, both pulmonary and sinus, for many years. Back in the day, I could get plain guaifenesin by prescription, but Mucinex is a fine substitute. Pricey, true, but so worth it to keep secretions thin so I am able to get rid of them. For me, it thins sinus congestion equally as well as chest, so that sinuses are able to drain and relieve the inevitable headache. This is the best price per tablet that I have found to date, and I will continue to purchase from Amazon.

Mucinex is guaifenesin that is also found in the long time product Robitussin only stronger and made in tablet form so it can be time-released. There are NO drying agents found in guaifenesin or plain Mucinex. Guaifenesin is an expectorant it thins the mucous and makes it easier to get rid of. It will not dry you out, it will actually make whatever mucous you have thinner and hydrate your nasal and throat passages. The only drawback is you MUST, under ALL circumstances, drink plenty of water while taking Mucinex or else it will NOT work, plain and simple. When first taking extra strength, 1200 mg, Mucinex, get a quart of your favorite bottled water, yes a QUART, not a pint, and drink this within a few hours of taking the Mucinex. At first you would want to drink at least 16 ounces of the water, then within the next hour drink the remaining water in the bottle. After that get your self another quart or two of water and drink it througout the course of the 12 hours while the Mucinex is still in your system. You really want to drink a gallon of water during the 12 hour period while taking Mucinex. Mucinex will NOT work and could having drying effects if you do NOT drink a lot of water, you MUST keep yourself completely hydrated during the course of taking Mucinex. If you don't it will not work and you will be wasting your money.

The active ingredient in this medication is Guaifenesin, which loosens phlegm and increases the lubrication of your lungs allowing so your cough is more productive and your bronchial passages stay clear. If you're like me and have lots of bronchial congestion and asthma type symptoms in the spring when there's lots of pollen in the air or if you're just suffering because of a cold, you want something that will work to relieve it without making you jittery like some medications and one that you don't have to worry about taking every 4 or 5 hours. I've had good luck with this one.

I'd tried the regular strength Mucinex, the one in the green box, which contains the ingredients 600 mg Guaifenesin and 30 mg Dextromethorphan HBr when I had one of those coughs that seem to go on forever, one that kept me up at night, due to a cold. It worked well on the cough but wasn't strong enough to keep my lungs clear. I still had that tightness in my chest. This one contains only the Guaifenesin, but it has 1200 mg which is strong enough to do the job. I haven't had a cough since trying it, so I don't know if it would help with that. The instructions say to drink plenty of fluids because it draws liquid into the bronchi. The water both thins mucus and lubricates the airway, facilitating the removal of mucus by coughing. Some people have mentioned their nasal passages or throat feeling dry after taking this medication but I haven't noticed that. Maybe it's because I drink a lot of water. (And Diet Coke) I haven't noticed any side effects after taking it for a few days. The tablets are a little large, probably because they're time released, so if you have a problem swallowing pills, these could be a little difficult. I like that I only have to remember to take them every 12 hours. Actually, the effects seem to last a few hours past that.

I took the drug (guaifenesin) that is in this Mucinex before it went over the counter...It doesnt cause drowsyness...or dryness or mouth or nose...best thing doctor started me on for my allergies

I have allergies and create thick mucus (Ugh!), and also have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, for which this drug is also recommended. I've taken this drug (1200mg./ 12 hour) twice a day for over 20 years (under my M.D.'s advice) and plan on continuing for many more! I don't suffer from any side effects and I know it's working, because if I'm late taking a dose I get clogged up! I take allergy shots and they really help, but I'd be lost without Mucinex Maximum Strength!

I have used the regular strength Mucinex (600 mg) 12 hour formula and it worked great and would highly recommend it. BUT, the maximum strength is so strong that it completely dried out my whole nasal passage and I could not breathe through my nose. Also, when I cough, it burns my chest because it is so dry. I would recommend that you start with the regular formula, before trying the maximum strength. If regular works for you, stick with it.

I have used this product for about one year. It seems to work. However, I only take it once every 24 hours

Product is quite good to relieve over active mucus discharge as a result of acute broncitus condition.I only use when necessary as an expectorant, when conditions demand.

This product (Mucinex Max Strength 1,200 mg) does an excellent job reducing the secretion from your chest & lungs. I have been using this item for over three yrs now, since being diagnosed with Bronchiactosis. It has helped me control the clearance in my lunges. However, sometimes you also have to do some chest excersizes so to get it all cleared up.

Ome major drawback of this product is that it ends up being very costly for me, since I have to take two of these tablets a day. So, when I always bought it at my local pharmacey they charge for a box of 14 pieces $16 or a box of 28 for $30 (unless when they have it on sale). That means that it costed me about $1.10 a dose or $2.20 a day. However, now that I started shopping on-line for it, I discovered that I can get the same exact item for about half price. It was especially good that I got it delivered by the US Mail (without any shiping charges, since I ordered more than the min.) literally only two days later. It was a good surprise to me, since the estimated delivery was set for about seven days.

I need this stuff in the course of coping with emphysema, and it always does the job for me without unwanted side effects.