Mucinex D is a cold medicine that is available over-the-counter. It is intended specifically for treating nasal, sinus and chest congestion. It contains pseudoephedrine, which is a decongestant that works by constricting the blood vessels. It also contains guaifenesin, which is an expectorant that helps loosen your mucus. Check with your doctor before giving cold medicine to a young child, as he may suffer serious side effects.
Side Effects
You may experience some mild side effects from taking Mucinex. If you do, you may continue to take Mucinex, but check with your doctor for advice. These side effects may include a skin rash, itching, moderate loss of appetite, upset stomach, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, headache, excitement, restlessness, warmth, redness or tingling under the skin and insomnia.
Serious Side Effects
If you experience more serious side effects from taking this medication, contact your doctor immediately. These effects could include an allergic reaction, which typically manifests itself as problems breathing, facial swelling and hives. You may also experience side effects such as an elevated blood pressure, blurred vision, difficulty concentrating, seizures, numbness, severe headaches, severe dizziness, anxiety, nervousness, a fast or irregular heartbeat, unusual weakness, easy bleeding or bruising and flu symptoms such as chills, body aches and a fever.
Overdose
Do not use more Mucinex than instructed by the label. If you do believe that you've overdosed, seek emergency medical help. Signs of a possible overdose include dizziness, nervousness, restlessness, nausea and vomiting.
Pre-existing Conditions
If you have any allergies to medications, check with your doctor before using Mucinex. You should not use Mucinex if you are allergic to pseudoephedrine, guaifenesin, diet pills, stimulants, other decongestants and any ADHD medications. You should also check with your doctor before using Mucinex if you have diabetes, a thyroid disorder, high blood pressure or heart disease. Additionally, Mucinex may harm an unborn baby and can also pass into breast milk. If you have PKU (phenylketonuria), check the label before using a liquid form of any cold medicine. It may contain phenylalanine.
Interactions
Never use Mucinex if you have used a MAO inhibitor within the past 14 days. This could cause life-threatening side effects. Examples of MAOIs include Marplan, Nardil and Parnate. Other medications that may interact with Mucinex include antidepressants, any medications used to treat high blood pressure, methyldopa and any beta-blockers, such as timolol, nadolol, propanolol and atenolol.
Usage
Mucinex is not intended to be used on a long-term basis. Always swallow your dose rather than breaking or crushing it, as you could release too much of the medication at once. If you find that Mucinex upsets your stomach, try taking it with food. Be sure to drink plenty of liquids to help loosen your congestion. If your symptoms do not improve in seven days, check with your doctor.
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