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What is Mucinex D?

Mucinex D is an extended-release preparation of guaifenesin with pseudoephedrine hydrochloride used for congestion and sinus pressure relief.

Reported Purpose & Efficacy

Reasons and Efficacy
Purpose # of patients
# of patients with evaluations Efficacy
Major
Moderate
Slight
None
Can’t tell
Allergic Rhinitis; Chronic Sinusitis 2 0
Sinus pain from allergies 2 0
Cough 2 2 Efficacy_moderate
Sinus congestion 2 1 Efficacy_moderate
Post nasal drip 1 0
Rhinitis (nasal inflammation) 1 1 Efficacy_major

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Reported Side Effects

Side effects as an overall problem

Severe
 1
Moderate
 0
Mild
 0
None
 3

Commonly reported side effects, conditions, and hospitalizations associated with Mucinex D

Excessive sinus drainage 1

Reported Dosages

  600mg-60mg as needed 2 x 600 mg-60 mg weekly 600 mg-60 mg daily 2 x 600 mg-60 mg daily
  2 Number of Patients: 2 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 2 Number of Patients: 2  

Reported Stop Reasons

Why Patients Stopped Taking Mucinex D (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Course of treatment ended 5   Course of treatment ended: 83%
Side effects too severe 1   Side effects too severe: 17%

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Reported Duration See details about how long patients take this treatment ▼

Currently Taking Mucinex D

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0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
0
0
0

Stopped Taking Mucinex D

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0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
0

Reported Adherence, Burden & Cost See details from patient evaluations ▼

Adherence

Taking treatment as prescribed

Adherence of Mucinex D

Always
 3 75%
Usually
 1 25%
Sometimes
 0 0%
Never
 0 0%

Burden

Difficulty being on treatment

Burden of Mucinex D

Very
 0 0%
Somewhat
 1 25%
A little
 0 0%
Not at all
 3 75%

Cost

Paid out of pocket

Cost of Mucinex D

$200+
 0 0%
$100-199
 0 0%
$50-99
 1 33%
$25-49
 1 33%
< $25
 1 33%

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Report created on May 28, 2012.