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I cannot clear my throat; feels like mucus is there. Suggestions?

Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) | Last Active: Dec 4, 2023 | Replies (145)
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@fab44

I have used GUAIFENESIN extended-release 1200 mg and on the box it states (in bold print); "Do not use for more than 7 days"! Anyone else see this?

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Aug 15, 2022

Most of those contain other ingredients, like decongestants and cough suppressants - and 1200 is a very high dose.
Mucinex LA is just guaifenesin, 600 mg per dose, and has no such caution on the label. I have used it for over 35 years because I have very "sticky" mucus. Every time I stop, fluid fills my left ear and it gets infected - it was my long-time ENT who started me on it, the current one says "If it works, don't stop."
Sue

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