Mucinex DM is a medication that combines two different medicines that include Dextromethorphan and Guaifenesin. It is used commonly used by individuals that are having discomfort with the symptoms that are most commonly associated with breathing conditions such as sinusitis and bronchitis, and it can also help a great deal in individuals who are suffering from the common cold.

 Guaifenesin is a drug that belongs in the class of cough expectorants. It works great in being able to loosen and thin phlegm or mucus that can get into the airways. It makes breathing much easier by clearing the congestion that colds can cause. Dextromethorphan is a drug that belongs in the class of cough suppressants. This drug works in a specific area of the brain to help reduce the urge that individuals have to cough when they are suffering from cold symptoms.

This is a medication that should not be used in children under 6 years of age, unless your family physician has specifically said to do so. This type of medication is meant to help with a short-term reduction in coughing and loosening of mucus. It cannot cure a cold, or lessen the time that symptoms are experienced.