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Benzene found in store-brand generic cold relief medicines, including Mucinex, at major US chains due to cheaper carbomer alternatives.
Bloomberg analysis finds benzene, a carcinogen, in store-brand generic cold relief medicines including Mucinex at major US chains such as CVS, Walmart, and Walgreens.
The inactive ingredient carbomer, used for extended-release effect, contains benzene in store-brand versions due to cheaper alternatives.
Brand-name Mucinex uses a carbomer without benzene.
The US FDA plans to phase out benzene by 2026 but has not yet responded to whether it is currently investigating this issue.
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El benceno se encuentra en los medicamentos genéricos de marca de la tienda, incluyendo Mucinex, en las principales cadenas estadounidenses debido a alternativas de carbómeros más baratas.