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Compare Aquanaz vs. Mucinex

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  • Deconex dmx
    Guaifenesin er
  • Deconex dmx
    Guaifenesin er

  • Summary of Aquanaz vs. Mucinex

    Summary for Cough suppressant / Expectorant / Decongestant

    Deconex DMX is a combination of three medications: dextromethorphan (a cough suppressant), guaifenesin (an expectorant), and phenylephrine (a decongestant). It's used for cough and congestion and available over-the-counter as tablets and a liquid.

    Summary for Expectorant

    Guaifenesin extended-release (ER) is an over-the-counter expectorant used to relieve wet cough. It helps loosen phlegm in the throat and chest so you can cough it up more easily. Guaifenesin ER can be taken orally by adults and children 12 years and older, typically every 12 hours as needed. Most people experience few to no side effects after taking this medication as directed. Guaifenesin ER is available as a brand-name and generic medication.

  • Indications of Aquanaz vs. Mucinex

    Indications for
    •Loosen phlegm (mucus) in the lungs to make it easier to cough up
    •Short-term relief of cough and stuffy nose (nasal congestion)
    Indications for
    •Loosens and breaks up mucus in the airways (chest congestion)

  • Pros and Cons of Aquanaz vs. Mucinex

    Pros and Const for Cough suppressant / Expectorant / Decongestant
    Pros
    •More convenient to take a product that's a combination of three medications
    •Some liquids are available without sugar for people with diabetes and children
    •Available over the counter
    •Available as tablets and liquid
    Cons
    •More difficult to customize the dose since Deconex DMX is a combination of three medications
    •Several brands or manufacturers available with different age cut-offs for children, which raises the risk for accidental overdose
    •Needs to be taken every 4 to 6 hours
    •The amount of liquid per dose can be high (up to 20 mL for some brands)
    Pros and Const for Expectorant
    Pros
    •Available as a lower-cost generic medication
    •Taken by mouth
    •Longer-lasting compared to guaifenesin IR
    Cons
    •Tablets can't be cut or crushed
    •Not meant to be taken long-term
    •Guaifenesin in many over-the-counter products, so you can accidentally take too much

  • Common Side Effects of Aquanaz vs. Mucinex

    Common Side Effects for
    •Dizziness
    •Sleepiness
    •Headache
    Common Side Effects for
    •Nausea
    •Diarrhea
    •Dizziness
    •Headache

  • Warnings of Aquanaz vs. Mucinex

    Common Side Effects for
    •Serotonin syndrome
    •Accidental overdose
    •Worsening of medical conditions
    Common Side Effects for
    •Accidentally taking too much medication (overdose)

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