What Causes Rusty Urine After Having Mucinex?

Posted on Fri, 25 Dec 2015

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Fri, 25 Dec 2015 Answered on

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Question : Why rusty urine after taking Mucinex?

Answered by Dr. Baranidharan Kuselan (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Urinalysis

Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I am Dr.Barani and I am pleased to assist you.

Mucinex contains Guaifenesin.
Guaifenesin does not cause rusty urine.

So it could have been due to a different reason in your case. I would advise you to get an urinalysis done to rule out infection or hematuria.

I hope that answers your question.
Let me know if you have any more questions.
Regards,
Dr.Barani

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee