OTC Mucinex DM Expectorant & Cough Suppressant Question

[rockytopRN2b]

Thank you! :)

[TigerGalLE, BSN, RN]

Not supposed to give medical advice but... I think you'll live

[rockytopRN2b]

Thank you! :)

[Whispera, MSN, RN]

Holy cannoli, if you are worried about such things, don't post HERE and wait for a response that might not come...call your doctor or a hospital or a pharmacist!

If you're reading this and haven't had any problems, I think you realize you're AOK.

For extended release medications, here's what happens if you crush or break them. You get the entire dose all at once rather than over an extended period of time. You could get too much or you could just find it doesn't last as long as you'd hoped. Whether too much is TOO much depends on what is in the medication.

[katkonk, BSN, RN]

That is what the Poison Control Center hotline is made for.

[rockytopRN2b]

Thank you! :)

[rockytopRN2b]

Thank you! :)

[caliotter3]

Remember this when you start giving meds to others. Always make sure you know what the med is, don't assume.

[bill4745, RN]

At least you did this to yourself and not a patient.

[NRSKarenRN, BSN, RN]

the american association of poison control centers works to support the nation's 60 poison centers in the valuable work they do. america's poison centers are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week to help you.

the poison help hotline at 1-800-222-1222 serves as a key medical information resource and helps reduce costly emergency room visits

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