Product Use
Robitussin Chesty Cough Medicine contains the active ingredient guaifenesin. This belongs to a group of medicines called cough expectorants that work by changing an unproductive cough to a cough that is more productive and less frequent.
Instructions
Over 12 years: 10ml up to 4 times daily. Under 12 years: do not use.
Cautions
Do not take this medicine if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to guaifenesin or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine if you have had a cough for a long time or if you have asthma or are suffering from an asthma attack.
Please talk to your doctor before taking this medicine if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine as it contains Sorbitol and Maltitol.
This product contains 2.7 % v/v alcohol (ethanol) (214 mg per dose). This is equivalent to approximately 2 ml wine per dose which can be harmful for those suffering from alcoholism and should be taken into account if you are pregnant or breast-feeding or have liver disease or epilepsy. This will have no or negligible influence on your ability to drive.
Stop using this medicine and ask a healthcare professional if you have had a cough for more than 7 days or if you have any other symptoms which might be related to your cough, for example fever, rash, persistent headache, shortness of breath, loss of weight or chest pain.
If you take too much of this medicine, consult your doctor or hospital immediately. Take the remaining medicine to show the doctor.
If you forget to take your medicine, take a dose when you need to, provided the last dose was taken at least 4 hours ago.
Do not take a double dose to make up for the one you have missed.
Ingredients
Oral liquid containing in 5ml:
Guaifenesin 100mg
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