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The FDA has proposed that nonprescription drugs that contain phenylephrine be removed from pharmacy shelves. Phenylephrine is a nasal decongestant used in nonprescription cold products, such as Mucinex and Sudafed and other products, that the regulatory agency says is not effective.
I realize that the guaifensin is the main ingredient we seek .
I did use Musinex and the Walmart Equate Musinex. These products are no longer the same at my Walmart . I did not see any regular Musinex on the shelf . . I purchased the Equate Brand. It looks different. The pill is layered blue. It does not have the effect that it had before , less effective on lung
mucus . I had not taken the products for the nose congestion they claim it is ineffective at relieving. The formula of Equate Musinex For me , is no longer effective at decongesting nose or chest mucus . One article I read says the original formula Mucinex is still available at Walgreens and Rite-aid, so far . I have resorted to searching for guaifenesin.
I have tried some and ordered other brands of tablets . My BlueCross/Blue Shield Advantage Plan will not cover guaifenesin. I see that my OTC plan will not cover it either . ? Disclaimer = These statements by me are my personal opinions and not to be taken as medical or legal advice. . Blessed Be , Crystalina
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Guaifenesin is not a prescription. Mucinex is the brand name which is rather expensive. Just buy guaifenesin by equate, guardian( Amazon) or other makers to pay less.
. You do not need mucinex D. Just mucinex to loosen secretions. There should be no difference in loosening mucus. Drink lots of water with it.
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4 ReactionsYes, I am , as I said , getting my hands on some guaifenesin . My doctor wrote me a prescription for guaifenesin . It was to thwart the cost of Musinex. My insurance won’t cover it, not prescription or OTC. I have already tried one brand. It had side effects . Now I am using an herbal one , it is working well but is not time released . I take it every 4 hours. I have another brand of guaifenesin arriving today . Blessed Be, Crystalina
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1 ReactionHas anyone tried Mullein tea or gummies instead of musinex or guaifenesin? I wonder which is better?
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1 ReactionI haven’t tried mullion tea or gummies. . I won’t try that . I don’t want to take the time . I just went thru a few days with Equate Musinex not working . I need mucus help every day. I can notice the difference when I go without . A while back , I had people walking on my property picking mullion leaves . They said they were drying them for their use .
I use Robitussin expectorant. Works much better on me than Musinex. Most hospitals only use and stock Musinex.
Musinex was very expensive. $23 a pac of 20. Two a day.
69$ a month . The ingredient they removed made it not so effective. I don’t see it on the shelves at Walmart now. The Walmart brand is also different . I do not know if that same ingredient was in Robitussin. Odd , FDA says that ingredient was pulled for ineffective relief of nasal mucus. The side effects of Musinex were drowsiness, dizziness , etc. They have been warning since Nov 24. Now are pulling from shelves . Next step they say is final . Again , I express my opinions and hearsay . None medical or legal advice.