Robitussin Question - When and How much?
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Robitussin Question - When and How much?
| Mon, 10-20-2003 - 5:12pm |
Hello, I know this has been posted before but I want to ask again so I am sure of the right way to use Robitussin. First - what is the active ingredient that I am looking for on the bottle? I bought a generic brand - want to make sure it has the right stuff in it!! Also, when do I use it and for how long? Thank sooo much :)
Maggie
Maggie

I'm going to try the Robitussin thing for the next few months also. You want just plain old Robitussin (guaifenesin) with NO other ingredients in it. The study that I read (from the American Infertility Association) says to take 2teaspoonsful(200mg) three times a day, with a full glass of water. If you think your CM still appears thick and non-stretchy, you can take as much as 4teaspoonsful four times a day(this is the max dose). Just be sure to take it with a full glass of water. Also, you only want to take it up until you O, you want to stop it once you O. You can start taking it as soon as you start AF, but really want to make sure you take it at least 5 days before O. This article actually recommends from cd5 thru O.
Also I've recently read that Evening Primrose Oil may also help with CM. You can take 1500mg-3000mg per day (I would start with 1500), also with a full glass of water. With this it is really important that you stop it once you O, because it can cause uterine contractions.
Hope this helps and good luck to you!!!
Desire'
TTC#1, cycle 30/31???
AF came today :(
Edited 10/20/2003 5:40:58 PM ET by nursencop
Sorry AF showed up today...hope she goes quick! Excellent advice on the Robitussin and also the Primrose. I appreciate you replying with such awesome facts! I am goign to try just as soon as I start C2. Best of luck to you!
Maggie
TTC#1