What does guaifenesin help with?
Guaifenesin is in a class of medications called expectorants. It works by thinning the mucus in the air passages to make it easier to cough up the mucus and clear the airways.
What is dextromethorphan used to treat?
Dextromethorphan is used to temporarily relieve cough caused by the common cold, the flu, or other conditions. Dextromethorphan will relieve a cough but will not treat the cause of the cough or speed recovery. Dextromethorphan is in a class of medications called antitussives.
What medicine has expectorant?
The only expectorant available in OTC products is guaifenesin (2 brand names: Mucinex, Robitussin Chest Congestion).
How does guaifenesin work in the body?
Guaifenesin, a mucoactive drug, acts by loosening mucus in the airways and making coughs more productive. It is used for relief of wet cough and chest congestion due to the common cold, and remains the only legally marketed expectorant in the US (per OTC Monograph).
Who should not take guaifenesin?
You should not use guaifenesin if you are allergic to it. Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to use this medicine if you have other medical conditions. Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant. You should not breast-feed while using guaifenesin.
Does dextromethorphan dry up mucus?
It works by thinning and loosening mucus in the airways, clearing congestion, and making breathing easier. Dextromethorphan belongs to a class of drugs known as cough suppressants. It acts on a part of the brain (cough center) to reduce the urge to cough.
Does dextromethorphan raise blood pressure?
It helps loosen congestion in your chest and throat, making it easier to cough out through your mouth. These medicines are not known to elevate blood pressure. The combination of dextromethorphan and guaifenesin is used to treat cough and chest congestion caused by the common cold, infections, or allergies.
Why drink full glass of water with Mucinex?
Do not crush, chew or break this tablet. Swallow whole with a full glass of water. The empty tablet shell may be visible in the stool. Drink extra fluids while you are taking Mucinex as these will help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat.
Is it OK to take guaifenesin everyday?
This single patient case study suggests that daily guaifenesin may have contributed to rapid improvement of symptoms and quality-of-life in a patient with CRS and that these effects are sustainable with long-term use.
Are there any herbal remedies that are good for You?
Even with all of these engineered options at our fingertips, many people find themselves turning back to the medicinal plants that started it all: Herbal remedies that have the ability to heal and boost physical and mental well-being.
What kind of herbs are used in Chinese medicine?
Gingko. As one of the oldest tree species, gingko is also one of the oldest homeopathic plants and a key herb in Chinese medicine. The leaves are used to create capsules, tablets, and extracts, and when dried, can be consumed as a tea. It’s perhaps best-known for its ability to boost brain health.
Which is the best medicinal herb to grow?
Garlic is one of the BEST all around medicinal herbs anyone can grow, in my opinion. It’s useful for treating colds, flus, sore throats, and digestive issues. Garlic boosts the immune system by increasing and stimulating the production of white blood cells. Garlic is antiseptic, anti-bacterial, and vermifuge (kills parasites).
What kind of herbs are used in alternative medicine?
Turmeric has been used as a medicinal herb for 4,000 years. It’s a tentpole of an Indian alternative medicine practice called Ayurveda. The vibrant yellow evening primrose flower produces an oil that’s thought to alleviate the symptoms of PMS and skin conditions like eczema.
