From: Barry Bounous
Subject: Re: Vocal Care 2
To: VOCALIST <vocalist>
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Jennifer L. Fretwell wrote:
> There isn't a tablet form of just plain guaifenesin available OTC, at least
> in the United States. Oddly, guaifenesin is widely available as an
> ingredient in cough syrup (Robitussin DM) and allergy/cold remedies
> (Sudefed Non-Drying Sinus). I wouldn't recommend these "combination" OTC
> medications for singers to use on a regular basis. Ask your doctor for a
> prescription for guaifenesin tablets.

Actually I would recommend the Robitussin (or generic) EX (stands for
expectorant only) where guaifenesin is the only active ingrediant. You
don't have to worry about other unneeded medications and it tastes ok
too.

Dr. Barry Bounous
Brigham Young University
School of Music
bounousb-at-itsnet.com