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Mucomyst

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Mucomyst is a lung agent.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

21 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Generic Drug

Acetylcysteine

Side Effects

Common

Itchy rash
Flushing
Itching or burning
Heart palpitations
Rash
Itchy skin

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