Robutussin----what are the others brands and does it work
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Can anyone tell me others brands they may be using with just the guarifission (sorry for sp...) ingredient.. I saw that Mucinex has just that but not sure if that is what is used? Thanks for any info on the subject.
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I'm not sure about specific brands, but Robitussin is a syrup for "chest congestion". Often there is a no name brand that is like the Robitussin. I live in Canada, so I'm not sure what you have there. I did research Mucinex and it has 600 mg of guaifenesin. The Robitussin I got was 100 mg. I read to take two teaspoons 3X day (200mg) so if you take Mucinex, I would think 1 tablet a day? I'm trying to find more info on it but I'm definitely going to try it this month. The tablet may be more convenient, but I don't know if it makes a difference taking it several times a day. I haven't found any research on taking a pill of it.
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thanks for the info...I wonder if it would be too much??? The only reason I don't want to do Robutussin is that I'm afraid it will make me sleepy? I'm also going to try and find more answers and will post if I find anything
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I don't think it is supposed to make you sleepy. I am going to start taking it tomorrow...3 doses. I'll let you know if it makes me sleepy tomorrow.
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I'm confused, what is it supposed to do?
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| kc - June 23 |
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Maddie - There is an off brand in wal mart. You can take mucinex however it is very expensive and robitussin does the same thing.
kim - Robitussin can help with thining cervical mucus making it easier for the sperm to get to their target. It does work. I have used for the past few months and have noticed a difference.
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Will it increase cm if you are kinda dry? Sorry, not trying to be gross! :)
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Drew, I'm "kinda dry" too and have starting taking Evening Primerose Oil in gel tables and Dong Quit for about only 4 days (I'm on cd 8) and it has made such a difference. Both are quite cheap at health store.
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Maddie...took three doses today and I am not any more tired than normal. I don't think guaifenesin makes you sleepy. You can use any brand as long as guaifenesin is the only "active" ingredient. Don't get anything with DM beside the name. Hope this helps!
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HEllo...just bought a brand for those who might be interested . It's called Humibid. I bought it at my pharmacy for very little $6... Plus it only contains the guarffisin (again sorry about sp). I'm going to start take it tomorrow. Each dose contains 300 mg so I'm only going to take it once a day. I 'm going to start tomorrow and see if it works. I have also tried Primrose oil but apparently sensitive to it....broke out in a horrible rash. Any other ideas would be appreciated. :)))
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Maddie, start with one dose and if you feel it is affecting you, stay at that. If you feel fine, I would bump it up to two doses. The article I read said to take 600mg a day. I don't feel any different taking it so far, so hopefully you will be the same. Good luck with your cm!
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| kc - June 24 |
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drew- yes it will. I was kind of dry and I did notice a significant difference. Drinking extra water along with robitussin helps also. Good Luck.
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