Guaifenesin for colds

lorelei2702
Sun, 18 May 2008 19:42:28 +0000

Guaifenesin (Mucinex is time-released version) thins, i.e. increases water content of, the mucous so it will flow more freely. Decongestants shrink the membranes so that the mucous can flow through them. Antihistimines dry the membranes…reduce the secretions. Guaifenesin is helpful for symptoms of very thick mucous, coughing (it is an expectorant so it makes the cough more productive), throat clearing (because of the thick mucous). Analgesics reduce pain and discomfort in different ways. You are better off treating the symptoms, not taking a shot-gun remedy. Good luck.