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Does Mucinex Cause Soreness On Tongue?

i've been taking mucinex for 3 days the medicine itself has been very helpfull with loosening mucous and i now can breath easily . however today i noticed i have a white coated tongue which is somewhat sore on the side of my tongue as well. could this be a side effect?

















Fri, 31 Jan 2014
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Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting HCM,
You are taking mucinex yes it can be the side effect of your medicine , which alters your taste dont worry about that use tongue cleaner and Hexidine mouthwash which will help you do warm saline gargle also.
Hope this will help you.
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Does Mucinex Cause Soreness On Tongue?

Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting HCM, You are taking mucinex yes it can be the side effect of your medicine , which alters your taste dont worry about that use tongue cleaner and Hexidine mouthwash which will help you do warm saline gargle also. Hope this will help you.