Comparing Deconex DMX vs Mucinex D
| Deconex DMX (dextromethorphan / guaifenesin / phenylephrine) | Mucinex D (guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine) |
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| Deconex DMX (dextromethorphan / guaifenesin / phenylephrine) | Mucinex D (guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine) |
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Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Cough and Nasal Congestion. Deconex DMX may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Cough and Nasal Congestion. Mucinex D may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about Deconex DMX (dextromethorphan / guaifenesin / phenylephrine) | More about Mucinex D (guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine) | ||||||||
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Deconex DMX has an average rating of 4.5 out of 10 from a total of 2 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 50% reported a negative effect. |
Mucinex D has an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from a total of 224 ratings on Drugs.com. 46% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 27% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||
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View all Deconex DMX side effects |
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N/A |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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| Other dextromethorphan / guaifenesin / phenylephrine brands include: Ambi 40/1000/60, Anextuss, Broncotron Ped, Broncotron-D, Certuss-D (old formulation), Dacex-DM, Dacex-PE, Deconex DM, Desgen, Desgen DM, Despec DM Syrup, Despec NR Drops, Dexcon-DM, Dexcon-PE, DuraMAX, Duraphen DM, Duraphen Forte, Duraphen II DM, Duravent DM, Dynatuss EX, Endacon, Endacon DM, Execof ER, ExeTuss-DM, G-Phen DM, G-Supress DX, G-Tron Ped, G-Tusicof, GDP-EX, Giltuss, Giltuss Children's Cough & Cold, Giltuss Cough & Cold, Giltuss Pediatrics, Giltuss TR, Guaphen Forte, Guaphen II DM, Maxiphen-G DM, Mucinex Children's Congestion & Cough, Mucinex Children's Day Time Multi-Symptom Cold, Mucinex Children's FreeFrom Multi-Symptom Cold & Stuffy Nose, Mucinex Children's Multi-Symptom Cold, Mucinex Fast-Max Day Time Severe Congestion & Cough, Mucinex Fast-Max Severe Congestion & Cough, Nivanex DMX, Nortuss-DE, Phlemex Forte, Pres Gen, Pres Gen Pediatric, Robafen CF, Robitussin Children's Cough & Cold CF, Robitussin Multi-Symptom Cold CF, Robitussin Multi-Symptom Cold CF Maximum Strength, Rompe Pecho CF, Supress-DX, Tusicof, Tussi-Pres, Tussi-Pres Pediatric, Tussidex, Tussin CF, Tusslin, VanaTab DM, Z-tuss DM, Zotex Pediatric, Zotex-EX View more | Other guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine brands include: Aldex GS, Altarussin PE, Ambi 60/1000, Ambi 60/580, Ambi 80/780, Ambifed, Ambifed-G, Ami-Tex PSE, Anatuss LA, Aquatab D Dose Pack, Coldmist, Coldmist Jr, Coldmist LA, Congestac, D-Feda II, Deco-D, Decongest II, Deconsal LA, Defen-LA, Degen II, Demibid II, Desal II, Despec-SR, Despec-Tab, Drituss GP, Durasal II, Duratuss GP (old formulation), Dynex, Entex PSE, Entex T, Eudal SR, ExeFen, ExeFen-IR, Fenex-PSE, G-Phed, G-Phed- PD, GP 500, Guai Sudo, Guai-Vent/PSE, Guaibid D, Guaibid D Pediatric, Guaifed, Guaifed-PSE, Guaifenex GP, Guaifenex PSE 120, Guaifenex PSE 60, Guaifenex PSE 80, Guaifenex PSE 85, Guaifenex RX, Guaimax-D, Guaipax PSE, Guaitab, Guaivent (Ethex), Guaivent PD, Guiadrine II, Guiadrine II SR, Guiadrine PSE, Guiadrine PSE 120, Guiatex II, Guiatex II SR, Guiatex PSE, Guiatuss PE, Humibid GC, Mardrops-EX, Maxifed, Mucinex D Maximum Strength, Mucus D, Mucus Relief D, Nalex CR, Nalex Jr, Poly-Vent IR, Robitussin Severe Congestion, Ru-Tuss DE, Sinutab Non Drying, Tusnel Pediatric Drops View more | ||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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16 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||
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A total of 521 drugs are known to interact with Deconex DMX:
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A total of 220 drugs are known to interact with Mucinex D:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||
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June 22, 2004 |
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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