Mucinex 12 Hour Chest Congestion Expectorant -- 68 Extended-Release Bi-Layer Tablets

Mucinex 12 Hour Chest Congestion Expectorant Description

Value Size
600mg Guaifenesin Extended-Release Bi-Layer Tablets
May Temporarily Relieve Chest Congestion
Thins and Loosens Mucus
Immediate and Extended Release

When you’re sick, mucus can be a master of mayhem. But quick, long-lasting chest congestion relief is just a dose away — with Mucinex extended-release bi-layer tablets that start to work fast and last for 12 hours.

May Temporarily Relieve chest congestion caused by excess Mucus
Thins & loosens mucus
Starts to work right away & lasts for 12 hours
Extended Release Bi-Layer Tablets
Mucinex is the #1 doctor recommended OTC expectorant among Internists, General Practitioners & Family Practitioners

Directions

Do not crush, chew, or break tablet • take with a full glass of water • this product can be administered without regard for the timing of meals • Adults and children 12 years of age and over: 1 or 2 tablets every 12 hours. Do not exceed 4 tablets in 24 hours. • Children under 12 years of age: do not use

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Ingredients: Active Ingredients: In Each Extended-Release Bi-Layer Tablet: Guaifenesin (600 mg). Purpose: Expectorant.
Inactive Ingredients: Carbomer homopolymer type B; FD&C blue 1 aluminum lake; hypromellose, USF; magnesium stearate, NF; microcrystalline cellulose, NF; sodium starch glycolate, NF.

Warnings

For adult indications, do not use for children under 12 years of age; if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric or emotional conditions, or Parkinson''s disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product. Ask a doctor before use if you have persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema; cough accompanied by too much phlegm (mucus). When using this product: do not use more than directed. Stop use and ask a doctor if: cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious illness. Pregnancy/breast-feeding warning: If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

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Sick with a Cold? Here's How Essential Oils Can Provide Relief

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Get ready for cold season with soothing essential oils that can provide relief for those inevitable sniffles and coughs we all have to deal with during the cooler months. Sometimes, despite our best efforts to keep our immune systems in tip-top shape and do all the things to keep colds at bay, viruses win the battle and leave us with stuffy noses, coughs and fevers.

Woman Sick in Bed Blowing Nose Thinking About Essential Oils for Colds

In addition to getting plenty of rest and eating foods that support immune function, some simple home remedies can make us feel a bit better while we wait for our immune systems to repel the invaders. Below are some essential oils that may alleviate cold symptoms like congestion, runny noses and coughs.

How do essential oils address cold symptoms?

Many essential oils, including tea tree, eucalyptus, peppermint and rosemary, contain anti-inflammatory compounds that can calm tissues inflamed by cold viruses. The cooling effects of certain oils can help airways feel clearer, making it easier for us to breathe. Other essential oils sometimes recommended for cold symptom relief include fir, cypress, bitter orange and frankincense, and you’ll often find them together in oil blends targeting colds. Lavender has anti-inflammatory properties as well, but it’s especially prized for its abilities to help promote restful sleep, so important for recovery from colds and flu.

Essential oils for colds: what's best, and how should you use them?

As with other essential oil applications, you can use the essential oils you choose in a number of ways. Diffusing them into the air with an essential oil diffuser is one popular option. You can also inhale oils on their own or in a congestion-fighting steam, add them to a soothing bath or apply them topically after diluting them with a carrier oil. If you’d like to diffuse essential oils into the air, you can choose from among the many different types of diffusers. You can also buy a simple aromatherapy mist and spray it as needed. If you’d like to be able to take your soothing oils on the go with you, consider a personal diffuser, like a pendant you can wear around your neck. Taking a little sniff every so often may help make breathing easier when you feel stuffy. You can also place a few drops of essential oil on a cotton ball or tissue and keep it in a sealed plastic bag until you need it. Other options include adding diluted essential oils to a warm bath, which can relax muscles while you inhale congestion-fighting scents. Or try a bath soak that combines epsom salts with essential oils that can help relieve congestion as well as alleviate the aches and pains that sometimes accompany colds and flu. Another way to use essential oils for cold relief is topical application. Add a few drops of essential oils to a teaspoon of carrier oil and rub on your chest, temples, neck, or the bottoms of your feet. You can also buy pre-blended roll-ons with oils for relieving stuffy noses and coughs. A warm compress can help soothe headaches and other discomfort. You can put a few drops of essential oil on a wet washcloth and apply to your forehead, neck, or chest for soothing relief.

Eucalyptus and peppermint for stuffy noses

Some of the go-to essential oils for nasal congestion are eucalyptus and peppermint. You can add them to a soothing facial steam or take a little sniff directly from the bottle. Place these helpful oils in a diffuser to get them in the air, or try a salve that can be dabbed under nostrils to help temporarily clear a stuffy nose. You can also make your own congestion-busting salve that incorporates eucalyptus and peppermint or buy a prediluted oil blend for congestion with rosemary and thyme for additional anti-inflammatory relief. Still another option to consider is a nasal spray that uses oils like oregano, tea tree, and eucalyptus to help clear airways and make breathing easier.

Quash a cough with a chest rub

The same oils that can help clear up nasal congestion can help with chest congestion as well. Try a chest rub with peppermint, eucalyptus and lavender to address cough-provoking congestion. Badger’s chest rub also contains oils such as thyme, ginger, and tea tree. Rub a little on whenever a cough bothers you, and reapply as needed. Using a cough-soothing chest rub at bedtime can help make it easier to get the uninterrupted sleep you need to get better quicker.

Promote sleep with lavender and frankincense

Though lavender is the best known, several other essential oils are considered useful for promoting relaxation and sleep, including chamomile, frankincense, cedarwood, and clary sage. Many essential oils, lavender and frankincense among them, also have anti-inflammatory properties that may help calm inflamed tissues and make it easier to breathe. You can combine these oils in a sleep-promoting blend or buy them pre-blended. Diffuse them while you sleep, or add them to a DIY aromatherapy pillow. The next time a cold strikes, try some of these essential oils to relieve congestion or soothe aches and coughs. While essential oils won’t magically cure your cold, they can make its symptoms less bothersome so you can get on with your life. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_text_separator title="Featured Products" border_width="2"][vc_row_inner equal_height="yes" content_placement="middle" gap="35"][vc_column_inner width="1/3"][vc_single_image image="162632" img_size="full" alignment="center" onclick="custom_link" img_link_target="_blank" css=".vc_custom_1664219832224{padding-right: 7% !important;padding-left: 7% !important;}" link="https://www.vitacost.com/vitacost-essential-oils-100-pure-eucalyptus"][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/3"][vc_single_image image="162631" img_size="full" alignment="center" onclick="custom_link" img_link_target="_blank" css=".vc_custom_1664219848393{padding-right: 7% !important;padding-left: 7% !important;}" link="https://www.vitacost.com/natures-truth-peppermint-essential-oil-blend-roll-on"][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/3"][vc_single_image image="162630" img_size="full" alignment="center" onclick="custom_link" img_link_target="_blank" css=".vc_custom_1664219863589{padding-right: 7% !important;padding-left: 7% !important;}" link="https://www.vitacost.com/now-foods-organic-essential-oils-lavender-1-fl-oz"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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