Guaifenesin: how to take it safely
Mucinex, Benylin chesty
Reviewed by Pharm. Abeeb Junior
What it is for
Loosens mucus and makes a chesty cough easier to bring up.
How to take it
- Drink plenty of fluids.
- Swallow tablets with water or measure the liquid.
When to take it
Take it every 4 hours when needed, up to the label maximum.
Take it with
With or without food.
What to avoid
- Giving it to children under 6 without advice.
- Taking it with other cough and cold products with the same ingredient.
Possible side effects
Nausea, stomach upset, dizziness.
Get help if
Cough lasting more than 2 weeks, coughing up blood, high fever or breathlessness: see a doctor.
This is general information, not personal medical advice. Always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions and read the leaflet that comes with your medicine. Medicines and doses can differ between products and people.