Is Mucinex or delsym better?

Delsym (Dextromethorphan) is a good option for treating dry cough. It’s not safe to take with MAO inhibitors though. Breaks up mucus that causes cough. Mucinex (Guaifenesin) is a useful medicine for loosening congestion in your chest and throat, and it lasts longer than other guaifenesin products.

Can I take Mucinex DM and Delsym together?

Interactions between your drugs No interactions were found between Delsym 12 Hour Cough Relief and Mucinex DM. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

What is the best cough medicine with DM?

Robitussin 12-Hour is the best choice for a dry, non-productive cough as it provides a longer window of relief as compared to other formulations of dextromethorphan. Wet, productive coughs may need an expectorant, in which case Robitussin DM, may be the best choice.

Is Delsym good for mucus?

It works by thinning and loosening mucus in the airways, clearing congestion, and making breathing easier. Dextromethorphan belongs to a class of drugs known as cough suppressants.

What does DM stand for in Delsym?

Generic name: dextromethorphan and guaifenesin (DEX troe me THOR fan and gwye FEN e sin)

Is Delsym DM night time?

Delsym® Cough+ Day/Night combo pack helps relieve your cough plus other cold symptoms throughout the day and into the night.

Is delsym good for dry cough?

If you have a dry cough, carry Delsym® 12-Hour Cough Relief with you — just one dose of the patented time-release formula is enough to suppress your cough for up to 12 hours. That’s because it has dextromethorphan, which works with your brain to suppress the impulse to cough.

What do doctors prescribe for dry cough?

If you have a dry cough, a preparation containing an antitussive such as dextromethorphan or pholcodine is the most suitable to try. If you have a chesty cough, a preparation containing an expectorant such as guaifenesin or ipecacuanha is the most suitable to try.

Why does Delsym work so well?

Dextromethorphan works on the part of your brain responsible for the cough reflex, disrupting the communication between your brain and the nerves which provoke the coughing. It temporarily blocks the “lock” so that the “key” no longer fits.

Is Delsym for wet or dry cough?

Treatments for a Wet Cough: Over-the-counter treatment for a productive cough should include two active ingredients: dextromethorphan to help suppress your cough reflex, and guaifenesin to help thin and loosen mucus. Delsym® Cough+ Chest Congestion DM contains both ingredients, so it may help relieve your wet cough.

Which is better dry cough or wet cough?

Healthcare providers consider a wet cough to be productive because it clears phlegm (mucus) from the lungs and airways. If too much phlegm builds up in the lungs, you may become short of breath and develop other problems. When you have a dry cough, nothing comes up.