Mucinex and Eosinophil count increased - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Eosinophil count increased is reported as a side effect among people who take Mucinex (guaifenesin), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, also take Ketek, and have Bronchitis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Eosinophil count increased when taking Mucinex. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 28,090 people who have side effects when taking Mucinex from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Mucinex?

Mucinex has active ingredients of guaifenesin. It is often used in cough. eHealthMe is studying from 29,749 Mucinex users. Check the latest studies of Mucinex.

What is Eosinophil count increased?

Eosinophil count increased is found to be associated with 768 drugs and 1,130 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Eosinophil count increased.

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On Aug, 18, 2026

28,090 people reported to have side effects when taking Mucinex.
Among them, 11 people (0.04%) have Eosinophil count increased.

Could Mucinex cause Eosinophil count increased?

Among these 11 people:

What is the gender of people who have Eosinophil count increased when taking Mucinex? *

female: 72.73 %
male: 27.27 %

What is the age of people who have Eosinophil count increased when taking Mucinex? *

What are other drugs people take besides Mucinex? *

What are other side effects people have besides Eosinophil count increased? *

Nausea And Vomiting: 4 people, 36.36%
Haematocrit Decreased: 4 people, 36.36%
Red Blood Cell Count Decreased: 4 people, 36.36%
Pain: 4 people, 36.36%
Blood Alkaline Phosphatase Increased: 3 people, 27.27%
Hepatic Steatosis (fatty liver disease): 3 people, 27.27%
Gastritis (inflammation of stomach): 3 people, 27.27%
Fever: 3 people, 27.27%
Body Temperature Increased: 3 people, 27.27%
Monocyte Count Increased: 3 people, 27.27%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Gastritis (inflammation of stomach): 3 people, 27.27%
Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes): 3 people, 27.27%
Pain In Extremity: 2 people, 18.18%
Visual Impairment: 1 person, 9.09%
Stress And Anxiety: 1 person, 9.09%
Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 1 person, 9.09%
Neurodermatitis (a skin disorder characterized by long lasting itching and scratching): 1 person, 9.09%
Nausea And Vomiting: 1 person, 9.09%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 1 person, 9.09%
Nasal Polyps (masses that develop in the lining of the nose): 1 person, 9.09%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on guaifenesin (the active ingredients of Mucinex) and Mucinex (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?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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