Robitussin Cough & Chest Congestion Cough Liquid 200mL
Overview
Robitussin Cough & Chest Congestion controls coughs for up to 8 hours and helps clear chest congestion. It has a throat soothing formula.
Robitussin Cough & Chest Congestion provides symptomatic relief from congested chests and coughs. Robitussin liquid coats and soothes the throat. It contains the expectorant Guaifenesin, which increases the flow of natural secretions along the lower respiratory tract. This liquefying effect helps break up a cough and loosen congestion so you can cough it up and get it off your chest. It also contains the cough suppressant Dextromethorphan which helps quieten the cough for up to 8 hours on a single dose -lets you rest all night without that sleep robbing cough.
Controls coughs for up to 8 hours and helps clear chest congestion
AUST R NUMBER:13884
Ingredients
Guaifenesin 100mg/5mL
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide monohydrate 15 mg/5mL
- Alcohol (5 %v/v)
- Benzoates
- Hydroxybenzoates
- Saccharin
- Sulfites
- Sorbitol (21.7g/40mL).
- Alcohol (5 %v/v)
- Benzoates
- Hydroxybenzoates
- Saccharin
- Sulfites
- Sorbitol (21.7g/40mL).
Instructions
DIRECTIONS:Every 6 to 8 hours orally when necessary.
SAFETY DIRECTIONS:Do not exceed the recommended dosage. Stop use and consult your doctor if you have a cough that persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur or is accompanied by fever, rash or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition. In case of overdose, stop use and immediately contact the Poisons Information Centre (Australia 13 11 26, New Zealand 0800 764 766) for advice.
USAGE ADVICE:Do not exceed 4 doses in a 24 hour period. Use in children aged 6 to 11 years only on the advice of a doctor, pharmacist or nurse practitioner.
DOSAGE:Adults and Children 12 years and over: 10mL
Children 6 years - under 12 years: 5mL
Storage
Store below 25oC.
Do not refrigerate
Below 25oC.
Safety
PRODUCT WARNINGS:Do not use this product:
- If you are hypersensitive to any of the ingredients
- If you are taking prescription medication for depression, psychiatric or emotional conditions e.g. monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI), selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) or Parkinson's disease, or for 2 weeks after stopping the medication. If you are not sure if your prescription medication contains one of these drugs, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product
- During an acute asthma attack
- f you have impaired liver function
- In children under 6 years of age
Ask your doctor before use if you:
- Have a persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with: - smoking - asthma - chronic bronchitis - emphysema
- Have a cough with excessive phlegm
- Are pregnant or breastfeeding
- Are taking other medicines
While using this product:
- Do not exceed the recommended dosage.
- Stop use and consult your doctor if you have a cough that persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur or is accompanied by fever, rash or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition
- In case of overdose, stop use and immediately contact the Poisons Information Centre (Australia 13 11 26, New Zealand 0800 764 766) for advice.
Do not use if tamper evident cap seal is broken or missing.
Pharmacy Medicine
Keep out of reach of children.
Always read the label and follow the directions for use.