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ACTIVE INGREDIENTS

Dextromethorphan HBr, USP 10 mg
Guaifenesin, USP 100 mg

PURPOSES

  • Cough suppressant
  • Expectorant

USES

  • temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold 
  • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes

WARNINGS

Do not use

if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson’s disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) 
  • cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition. If pregnant or breast-feeding,
  • ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

DIRECTIONS

  • do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period 
  • this adult product is not intended for use in children under 12 years of age adults and children 12 years and over
  • 2 teaspoons every 4 hours children under 12 years
  • do not use

OTHER INFORMATION

Robitussin Cough & Chest Congestion DM
  • each teaspoon contains: sodium 7 mg 
  • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F) 
  • dosage cup provided 
  • Robitussin Cough & Chest Congestion Sugar Free DM 
  • each teaspoon contains: sodium 4 mg 
  • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F) 
  • alcohol-free 
  • dosage cup provided

INACTIVE INGREDIENTS

Robitussin Cough & Chest Congestion DM
anhydrous citric acid, FD&C red no. 40, glycerin, high fructose corn syrup, menthol, natural flavor, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sucralose
Robitussin Cough & Chest Congestion Sugar Free DM
acesulfame potassium, artificial & natural flavor, citric acid monohydrate, glycerin, methylparaben, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate
Reviewed by:
Review Date:
Joseph V. Madia, MD
Friday, June 17, 2011

Source: FDA