Robitussin Dry Cough Medicine

Robitussin Dry Cough Medicine dosage

This product is for oral use only. Robitussin is NOT suitable for children under the age of 12.

Adults, the elderly and children over the age of 12: take 10ml up to 4 times daily, as required.

Robitussin Dry Cough Medicine ingredients

Active ingredients: Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide Ph Eur 7.5mg

Other ingredients: Maltitol, Sorbitol, Glycerol, Sodium Cyclamate, Acesulfame Potassium, Sodium Benzoate E211, Disodium Edetate, Amaranth E123, Caramel E150, Ethanol (96%) BP 2.5 v/v.

Robitussin Dry Cough Medicine side effects

Like all medicines, Robitussin Dry Cough Medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody will experience them. If you experience any of the following, discontinue using this product and seek advice from your doctor:

• Allergic reactions such as, itchy skin or rashes, difficulty breathing, faster heart rate or swelling of the face or throat
• Stomach upset
• Dizziness, drowsiness mental confusion

If you are concerned about any side effects you should speak to a doctor or pharmacist as soon as possible for advice.

Robitussin Dry Cough Medicine warnings

Do not take Robitussin Dry Cough if any of the following apply to you:

• Are taking or have taken in the last 14 days, a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) used to treat depression and Parkinson’s disease
• Are currently taking or have taken in the last 14 days, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used to treat depression and anxiety
• Are currently taking or have taken in the last 14 days, any other medication for depression, psychiatric or emotional conditions or Parkinson’s disease

Speak to a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication if any of the following apply to you:

• You have asthma
• You have kidney or liver problems
• You have a persistent cough or a cough with excessive secretions
• You are pregnant or breastfeeding
  

This medicine contains dextromethorphan which can cause dependency, therefore it should be used with care. Caution is advised if this product is to be used by an adolescent or those who have had a drug dependency in the past. Treatment should be short in duration. This medicine can affect your ability to drive, as it may make you sleepy or dizzy. Do NOT drive or operate machinery when using this product until you know how it affects you.

Robitussin Dry Cough Medicine and other medicines

Robitussin should not be used at the same time as taking any other medicines for coughs or colds, as they could contain the same active ingredients and lead to you exceeding the daily recommendation. Also, cough expectorants can produce an opposite reaction so advice should always be taken from your doctor or a pharmacist.

Please read the Patient Information Leaflet thoroughly for full details on warnings and precautions associated with this treatment.