Mucinex dm and Itching - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Itching is reported as a side effect among people who take Mucinex dm (dextromethorphan hydrobromide; guaifenesin), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Vitamin D3, and have Immunodeficiency common variable.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Itching when taking Mucinex dm. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 2,899 people who have side effects when taking Mucinex dm from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Mucinex dm?

Mucinex dm has active ingredients of dextromethorphan hydrobromide; guaifenesin. It is often used in cough. eHealthMe is studying from 3,604 Mucinex dm users. Check the latest studies of Mucinex dm.

What is Itching?

Itching is found to be associated with 3,209 drugs and 4,533 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Itching.



On Jul, 10, 2026

2,899 people reported to have side effects when taking Mucinex dm.
Among them, 62 people (2.14%) have Itching.

Could Mucinex dm cause Itching?

Among these 62 people:

How long have people been on Mucinex dm when they have Itching? *

  • < 1 month: 100 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 0.0 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 0.0 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 0.0 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 0.0 %
  • 10+ years: 0.0 %

What is the gender of people who have Itching when taking Mucinex dm? *

  • female: 67.21 %
  • male: 32.79 %

What is the age of people who have Itching when taking Mucinex dm? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 1.92 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 3.85 %
  • 30-39: 1.92 %
  • 40-49: 3.85 %
  • 50-59: 13.46 %
  • 60+: 75.0 %

What are other drugs people take besides Mucinex dm? *

  1. Vitamin D3: 10 people, 16.13%
  2. Synthroid: 8 people, 12.90%
  3. Magnesium: 7 people, 11.29%
  4. Aspirin: 7 people, 11.29%
  5. Acetaminophen: 6 people, 9.68%
  6. Lisinopril And Hydrochlorothiazide: 6 people, 9.68%
  7. Coenzyme Q10: 6 people, 9.68%
  8. Aleve: 6 people, 9.68%
  9. Vitamin C: 5 people, 8.06%
  10. Epinephrine: 5 people, 8.06%

What are other side effects people have besides Itching? *

  1. Rashes (redness): 15 people, 24.19%
  2. Urticaria (rash of round, red welts on the skin that itch intensely): 14 people, 22.58%
  3. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 9 people, 14.52%
  4. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 7 people, 11.29%
  5. Road Traffic Accident: 6 people, 9.68%
  6. Dizziness: 6 people, 9.68%
  7. Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the nasopharynx): 5 people, 8.06%
  8. Joint Pain: 5 people, 8.06%
  9. Feeling Abnormal: 4 people, 6.45%
  10. Joint Swelling: 4 people, 6.45%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 7 people, 11.29%
  2. Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 5 people, 8.06%
  3. Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the nasopharynx): 4 people, 6.45%
  4. Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 4 people, 6.45%
  5. Depression: 4 people, 6.45%
  6. Primary Immunodeficiency Syndrome: 4 people, 6.45%
  7. Rickets (softening of bones): 3 people, 4.84%
  8. Breast Cancer Stage Iv: 3 people, 4.84%
  9. Asthma: 3 people, 4.84%
  10. Breast Cancer Metastatic: 3 people, 4.84%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How severe was Itching and when was it recovered:

Expand to all the drugs that have ingredients of dextromethorphan hydrobromide; guaifenesin:

Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on dextromethorphan hydrobromide; guaifenesin (the active ingredients of Mucinex dm) and Mucinex dm (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

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