How many Mucinex 600 do I take?
Adults and Children 12 Years of Age and Over: 1 or 2 tablets every 12 hours. Do not exceed 4 tablets in 24 hours. Children Under 12 Years of Age: Do not use.
Is it OK to take Mucinex at night?
Avoid taking this medication close to bedtime, since you might have trouble sleeping due to the pseudoephedrine. Mucinex D (guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine) can raise your blood pressure. Make sure your provider knows if you have heart problems or high blood pressure before you start taking it.
When should you take Mucinex?
Typical dosing for guaifenesin (Mucinex)
Adults and children over 12 years old: The typical dose is 200 mg to 400 mg by mouth every 4 hours as needed. Do not take more than 2,400 mg per day. Children between 6 and 12 years old: The typical dose is 100 mg to 200 mg by mouth every 4 hours as needed.
How many Mucinex tablets do I take?
Adults and children 12 years of age and over: 1 tablet every 12 hours; do not exceed 2 tablets in 24 hours. Children under 12 years of age: Do not use. – Do not crush, chew, or break tablet.
Does Mucinex 600 make you sleepy?
Dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, and vomiting may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly. If your doctor has directed you to use this medication, remember that your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects.
What are the side effects of Mucinex?
Common side effects of Mucinex may include:
- dizziness;
- headache;
- rash;
- nausea;
- vomiting;
- stomach upset.
Who should not take Mucinex?
Do not use in children aged less than twelve years. May not be suitable for people with a persistent cough due to asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, or smoking, or who have a cough that is producing excessive amounts of phlegm. Talk with your doctor first before using Mucinex if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
What is the most common side effect of Mucinex?
Common side effects of Mucinex may include:
rash; nausea; vomiting; stomach upset.
Will Mucinex make you sleepy?
Dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, and vomiting may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.