What is Guaifenesin-pseudoephedrine?
Category: Over the Counter Drugs
Most popular types: Mucinex D Mucinex D Max Strength Poly-vent
See also: Guaifenesin Pseudoephedrine
Guaifenesin (an expectorant) and pseudoephedrine (a decongestant) are commonly used in combination for the treatment of cold and flu symptoms. These agents work together to relieve congestion and to help loosen phlegm, or mucus, in the airways to make coughs more productive.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cough | 3 | 2 | |
| Sinus infection (sinusitis) | 3 | 0 | |
| Sinus pain | 3 | 0 | |
| Sinus congestion | 2 | 1 | |
| Allergic rhinitis | 1 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 0 | |
| None | 3 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Guaifenesin-pseudoephedrine
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Excessive sinus drainage | 1 |
Why patients stopped taking Guaifenesin-pseudoephedrine
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Course of treatment ended | 6 | |
| Doctor's advice | 2 | |
| Did not seem to work | 1 | |
| Personal research | 1 | |
| Side effects too severe | 1 |
Duration
Stopped taking Guaifenesin-pseudoephedrine
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 2 | |
| 1 - 6 months | 3 | |
| 6 months - 1 year | 2 | |
| 2 - 5 years | 1 | |
| 5 - 10 years | 2 | |
| 10 years or more | 1 |
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