Dextromethorphan / guaifenesin / phenylephrine and Diarrhea: What Users Say
Brand names: Dexcon-DM, Deconex DMX, Giltuss, Tussin CF, Robitussin Multi-Symptom Cold CF, Dexcon-PE, Tussidex, Tusicof, Robafen CF, DuraMAX, Zotex-EX, Robitussin Children's Cough & Cold CF, Mucinex Children's Congestion & Cough, Mucinex Children's FreeFrom Multi-Symptom Cold & Stuffy Nose, Broncotron Ped, Rompe Pecho CF, Mucinex Fast-Max Severe Congestion & Cough, Pres Gen Pediatric, Duraphen DM, Nortuss-DE, G-Tusicof, Zotex Pediatric, Broncotron-D, Supress-DX, G-Supress DX, Tussi-Pres, G-Tron Ped, Tussi-Pres Pediatric, Giltuss Pediatrics, Pres Gen, GDP-EX, Certuss-D (old formulation), Dynatuss EX, Dacex-PE, Anextuss, Dacex-DM, Duraphen II DM, Duraphen Forte, G-Phen DM, Despec DM Syrup, Phlemex Forte, Guaphen Forte, Guaphen II DM, Endacon, Execof ER, Ambi 40/1000/60, Maxiphen-G DM, Z-tuss DM, Deconex DM ExeTuss-DM Mucinex Children's Multi-Symptom Cold VanaTab DM Despec NR Drops Endacon DM Giltuss TR Desgen Desgen DM Tusslin Robitussin Multi-Symptom Cold CF Maximum Strength Mucinex Fast-Max Day Time Severe Congestion & Cough Mucinex Children's Day Time Multi-Symptom Cold Giltuss Cough & Cold Giltuss Children's Cough & Cold Duravent DM Nivanex DMX …show all brand names
Reviews for Dextromethorphan / guaifenesin / phenylephrine
- Ty2...
- February 1, 2018
For Cough and Nasal Congestion "I took the syrup version because I had been coughing up mucus in my lungs for about a week. Previously, I took Vicks NyQuil, but after using 24 oz, I thought that was a safer alternative. After 3 hours of taking a 15 mL dosage (the dosage cup was broken - had to use the NyQuil measuring cup, which says 15 mL and 30 mL), which is 5 mL less than the recommended dosage, I was getting a fever, had trouble urinating, vomited, and had diarrhea at the same time. I did the same thing last night, but I ended up just not getting any sleep from being nauseous. I wish I had read the warning on the product that said, 'do not take if your cough is phlegmy,' but you know how it is with medication, the retailers keep it so well packaged that you have to take it home and read the warnings after popping down $20 to purchase it. I am going back to NyQuil for $10 in the future, but will let this cough subside first."
- LL9...
- March 16, 2016
For Cough and Nasal Congestion "This medicine works great. I had mild diarrhea as a side effect, but my annoying mucus cough was relieved."
- Smi...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- December 31, 2019
For Cough and Nasal Congestion "I usually take Alka-Seltzer Cold at work. Yesterday, I decided to try something different. Guess what, I'm up at 12:51 am with diarrhea. That's a bummer - never again."
- Ann...
- November 29, 2019
For Cough and Nasal Congestion "Worst product ever. Awful diarrhea, and I mean awful, hours lasting and painful. Instantly nauseous! Do not waste your money."
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For Cough and Nasal Congestion "I’m only giving this a high rating because it did relieve my congestion and non-stop coughing. However, shortly after, I started having extreme anxiety, feeling like I was jumping out of my skin, and diarrhea. Maybe everyone doesn’t have the same side effects, that’s true, but this part was awful and would prevent me from taking it again."