Robitussin Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Caution For Usage Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

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Guaifenesin

Indications/Uses

Symptomatic relief from congested chests which may be associated w/ common cold. Increase the flow of natural secretions along the lower resp tract. Reduction of sticky phlegm.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Cap Adult to childn 12 yr 1-2 cap every 4 hr. Childn 6 to <12 yr 1 cap every 4 hr. Syr Adult to childn 12 yr 10-20 mL every 4 hr. Childn 6 to <12 yr 5-10 mL every 4 hr; 2 to <6 yr 50-100 mg/dose. Max: 600 mg daily.

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Overdosage

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Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Childn <2 yr.

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Special Precautions

Chronic cough eg, occurs w/ smoking or chronic lung disease eg, asthma or emphysema. Discontinue use if cough lasts >10 days, comes back or if it occurs w/ fever, rash or constant headaches. May produce color interference w/ certain lab determinations of 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid (5-HIAA) & vanillylmandelic acid (VMA). Pregnancy & lactation. Cap: Contains sorbitol which may have a laxative effect or cause diarrhea.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Nausea & vomiting. Hypersensitivity.

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Caution For Usage

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Storage

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Description

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MIMS Class

Cough & Cold Preparations

ATC Classification

R05CA03 - guaifenesin ; Belongs to the class of expectorants. Used in the treatment of wet cough.

Regulatory Classification

Non-Rx

Presentation/Packing

Form

Robitussin liquigel cap 200 mg

Packing/Price

100's (P1,175/pack)

Form

Robitussin syr 100 mg/5 mL

Packing/Price

120 mL x 1's (P124.5/bottle);60 mL x 1's (P84/bottle)

Robitussin

guaifenesin

Manufacturer:

Haleon

Distributor:

Haleon