Robitussin Dry Cough Medicine

Robitussin*

Dry Cough Medicine

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

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.

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.

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.

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

KEEP OUT OF THE REACH AND SIGHT OF CHILDREN.

Store below 25°C.

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.

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

or [email protected].