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Robitussin Dry Cough Medicine

Active Ingredient:
dextromethorphan hydrobromide
Company:  
Haleon UK Trading Limited See contact details
ATC code: 
R05DA09
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Last updated on emc: 27 Nov 2024
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Robitussin Dry Cough Medicine

PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET

Robitussin*

Dry Cough Medicine

Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide Ph Eur

Please read this leaflet carefully before taking any of this medicine. lf you have any questions or are not sure if this product will be suitable ask your doctor or pharmacist.

What is ROBITUSSIN DRY COUGH MEDICINE for?

ROBITUSSIN DRY COUGH MEDICINE acts as a cough suppressant and is for the relief of persistent, dry irritant coughs.

Before you take ROBITUSSIN DRY COUGH MEDICINE

Do not take this medicine if:

  • you are sensitive to any of the ingredients. (This product contains Amaranth (E123) which may cause allergic reactions).
  • you are fructose intolerant.
  • you suffer from liver disease.
  • you are taking any of the following or have within the last two weeks taken monoamine oxidase inhibitors or SSRIs (both are types of anti-depressants) and if you are uncertain as to whether you are taking such medication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
  • you are taking any other types of anti-depressants

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding do not take this medicine.

Using this medicine

Adults: 10ml three or four times daily.

Children:

6 — 12 years: 5ml three or four times daily.

Under 6 years: Not recommended.

If your symptoms persist, speak to your doctor.

Do not exceed the stated dose.

What should I do in the event of an overdose?

If you have taken too much of this medicine, seek medical advice immediately.

Possible side-effects

Side-effects are very rare. If an unwanted effect is severe or lasts for more than a few days stop taking the medicine immediately and see your doctor.

Unwanted side-effects may include dizziness and stomach upset. Sorbitol containing products can cause stomach upset and diarrhoea. Glycerol containing products may cause headaches, stomach upset and diarrhoea. Sodium benzoate (E211) can be mildly irritating to the skin, eyes and mucus membrane.

IF YOU NOTICE ANY OTHER UNWANTED EFFECTS YOU SHOULD INFORM YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST.

Storing ROBITUSSIN DRY COUGH MEDICINE

Do not use after the expiry date shown on the pack.

KEEP OUT OF THE REACH AND SIGHT OF CHILDREN.

Store below 25°C.

What's in ROBITUSSIN DRY COUGH MEDICINE?

Each 5ml of ROBITUSSIN DRY COUGH MEDICINE contains 7.5mg of the active ingredient dextromethorphan hydrobromide Ph Eur.

ROBITUSSIN DRY COUGH MEDICINE also contains: Glycerol, Carmellose Sodium, Sodium Benzoate (E211), Disodium Edetate, Maltitol, Ethanol (96%), Citric Acid Anhydrous, Amaranth (E123), Caramel (E150), Levomenthol, Cherry Grenadine Flavour, Sorbitol Solution (70%), Sodium Cyclamate, Acesulfame Potassium, Purified Water.

ROBITUSSIN DRY COUGH MEDICINE is a liquid, supplied in a 100ml bottle.

Product Licence holder
Wyeth Consumer Healthcare
Huntercombe Lane South
Taplow
Maidenhead
Berks
SL6 0PH
UK

Manufacturer
John Wyeth and Brother Limited
New Lane
Havant
Hampshire
P09 2NG
United Kingdom

Or:

Wyeth Lederle SpA
Via Nettunense
90 - 04011 Aprilia (LT)
Italy

If you have any queries or comments about ROBITUSSIN DRY COUGH MEDICINE please contact the Careline by phone, or write to: Careline,

Wyeth Consumer Healthcare
Huntercombe Lane South
Taplow
BERKS
SL6 0PH
UK

or [email protected].

Leaflet prepared: January 2008

PL 00165/0100

WC033

*Trade Mark

Haleon UK Trading Limited
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Address
The Heights, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 0NY, UK
Medical Information e-mail
[email protected]
Customer Care direct line
0800 783 8881
Medical Information Direct Line
0800 783 8881
WWW
https://www.haleon.com/