Take this medication by mouth with or without food, usually every 4 to 6 hours as needed, or as directed by your doctor. Drink plenty of fluids when you use this medication unless otherwise directed by your doctor. The fluid will help loosen the mucus in your lungs.

Mantzoukas has done extensive voice acting work, including main roles on the animated series Big Mouth, Close Enough, HouseBroken, and Star Trek: Prodigy. In 2018, he replaced T.J. Miller as the voice of Mr. Mucus for the Mucinex commercials.

Warnings. Tamper evident: do not use if carton is damaged or if printed seal on blister is broken or missing.

Dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, and vomiting may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. If your doctor has directed you to use this medication, remember that your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: breathing problems (such as emphysema, chronic bronchitis, asthma, smoker's cough), cough with blood or large amounts of mucus, liver problems. This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy.

Mr. Mucus is no longer a 2-dimensional animated green blob as seen in the Mucinex commercials. The mascot now has an unverified social media account that introduces a live-action version of the mascot - and that's apparently a turn-on for some people.

Arnett's distinctive gravelly voice has earned him voice-over work for CBS television promos, film trailers and numerous advertisements, including Lamisil medication. Perhaps most recognizable is Arnett's voice saying, "It's not more than you need, just more than you're used to" in ads for GMC trucks.

Mucinex is an expectorant. It helps loosen congestion in your chest and throat, making it easier to cough out through your mouth. Mucinex is used to reduce chest congestion caused by the common cold, infections, or allergies.

Does Mucinex DM keep you awake? Mucinex DM can cause sleepiness and insomnia. Some people experience sleeplessness if they take it in the late afternoon. Try to take it 30 minutes before bedtime if you are having trouble sleeping due to excessive coughing.

You can use Mucinex throughout the day, but you typically use NyQuil at night to help you sleep and let your body recover. The ingredient doxylamine in NyQuil also causes drowsiness to help you get rest. Mucinex and NyQuil Cold & Flu are only for people 12 years and older.

Caution is advised if you have diabetes, alcohol dependence, liver disease, phenylketonuria (PKU), or any other condition that requires you to limit/avoid these substances in your diet. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about using this product safely.

Lindsey Zubritsky, MD Lindsey Zubritsky, MD, FAAD, is a board-certified dermatologist specializing in general medical dermatology, surgical dermatology, cosmetics, and pediatric dermatology.