What is Robitussin Chesty Cough for?

This 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

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How should you take Robitussin Chesty Cough?

For oral use only.

Adults, the elderly and children over 12 years: Take 10 ml up to four times daily, as required.

Not suitable for children under 12 years.

Use the dosing cup provided with the pack. Do not exceed the stated dose. No more than four doses should be taken in any 24 hours.

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 or shortness of breath. If you take more medicine than you should: If you take too much of this medicine, consult your doctor or hospital immediately. Bring any remaining medicine with you 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.

Do not take this medicine if: –

• You are allergic (hypersensitive) to guaifenesin or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (see product information leaflet).

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.
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Please talk to your doctor before taking this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• Important information about some of the ingredients in this medicine: – 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 medicinal product contains 2.7 % v/v alcohol (ethanol) (214 mg per 10 ml 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 breastfeeding or have liver disease or epilepsy. This will have no or negligible influence on your ability to drive.

Each 5 ml contains 100 mg of the active substance guaifenesin

Please see the product information leaflet for a full list of ingredients