expiredQueensGambit posted Jan 06, 2023 12:52 AM
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expiredQueensGambit posted Jan 06, 2023 12:52 AM
42-Ct Mucinex Chest Congestion Maximum Strength Tablets
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For a few bucks more I'll go with the name brand buddy
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I, for one, don't really consider Kirkland as a "brand name" (especially when Costco (baits) switches out inventory from say Foster Farms, to Kirkland, then raises back the prices, so would like to see where Kirkland sources from (all over the place, and probably switches vendors often). For drugs, it turns out its not too hard to trace.
I also found that FDA seeks separate approval for time-released versions of the OTC drugs, which Mucinex is mentioned here as approved:
https://www.federalregi
It makes sense to regulate time-release versions- depending how good the "two layer" or micro-sponges are implemented so as to not vary its release due to variables like stomach acid / enzymes- even foods when broken during digestion- so as to prevent the 1200mg pill from releasing faster than 400mg-per-4-hours. If you can't find evidence of FDA approval, skip the convenience and stay with the non-release, standard dosage pills.
I prefer just the single-drug-per-pill, so Guaifenesin- with lots of fluids- helps to loosen / cough out the lung stuff- if I need an antihistamine, a separate generic Claritin. Guaifenesin is not on my list of ones with serious side-effects, but when other OTC time-release meds fail and dump too much in a short time, the "mild" OTC can now stress kidney/liver function and trigger side effects you won't normally feel at normal dosage.
BTW, Kirkland's regular-dosage version is made by LNK International, Inc. Didn't find any issues with their Guaifenesin, but did see FDA violations that reflect poor quality controls / monitoring that would be more systemic that just issues with their "Diphenhydramine 50 mg Berry Syrup" in September 2019.
Edit: Just to add this point: LNK International's production/headquarters is US (Long Island, NY). They failed on a batch and have to answer to the FDA for it. FDA can't apply that level of transparency / assurance in process quality controls for alot of foreign-made meds that slip in here. So just because "I didn't hear anything bad", really means some production facilities are unaccounted mystery machines pumping pills.
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FYI, another weird encounter is when the stock is gone or the time runs out on a special sale, the SD link can take you to a now-zombie link, thinking I can still get the deal. Once I reloaded the page, it shows I'm too late for the deal. Sometimes the zombie-link is handy - take a scrolling screen grab for sale price along with all the product info and store it for future reference.
Spirit 360 Fast Acting Mucus and Phlegm Relief Caplets, 15ct https://www.walmart.com/ip/213682692
This works out to $0.18/dose as opposed to Mucinex $0.96/dose (5x price difference)
Whether the "bilayer coating" in this Mucinex makes much of a difference may make it better than the other, but who knows ♂️
Mine was $11.25 with S&S and Coupon for 42 doses, for $0.27/dose. Yes it is more than $0.18/dose but that is expected with name brand.
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So it's 2 Mucinex tablets a day vs six generics.
Also a 12-hour tablet is helpful at night when you want to get a full night's dose before bed.
So if I can get Mucinex 12-hour on sale I much prefer it.
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Came to $11.25 total with tax and s&s! Tyvm op! TU
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