Robitussin Chesty Cough
Robitussin Chesty Cough is an expectorant medicine designed to help relieve chesty, mucus-filled coughs. It contains guaifenesin, which helps loosen and thin mucus in the airways, making it easier to cough up and clear your chest.
Guaifenesin helps relieve a chesty cough by:
Helps thin thick phlegm and mucus, making it less sticky and easier to clear from your airways.
Thinner mucus is easier to cough up, helping to clear your airways and relieve congestion.
By helping to loosen and clear mucus, it can ease the heavy, congested feeling that often comes with coughs, colds and flu.
Dosage
Adults, elderly people and children over 12 years: Take 10 ml up to four times a day, as required.
Use the measuring cup provided with the medicine.
Do not exceed the recommended dose
Ingredients
Active Ingredients: Guaifenesin 100mg
Other Ingredients: Maltitol (E965), Sorbitol Solution 70%, Ethanol (96%) 2.7% v/v, Glycerol, Carmellose Sodium, Sodium Benzoate (E211), Sodium Cyclamate, Levomenthol, Natural Cherry Flavour, Citric Acid Anhydrous, Caramel (E150), Acesulfame Potassium, Purified Water.
Warnings
Do not take this medicine if you:
Are allergic to guaifenesin or any other ingredient in the medicine.
Have any allergies, check the ingredient list carefully before taking it.
Talk to your doctor before taking it if you:
Have had a cough for a long time, for example from smoking.
Have chronic bronchitis or emphysema.
Have asthma or are currently having an asthma attack.
Are pregnant or breastfeeding.
This medicine contains several ingredients that may be important for some people:
Sorbitol and maltitol: These contain fructose. Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine if you have been told you cannot tolerate certain sugars or if you have hereditary fructose intolerance (HFI). Sorbitol may also cause stomach discomfort or a mild laxative effect.
Alcohol (ethanol): Each 10 ml dose contains 242 mg of alcohol. This is a small amount and is not expected to cause noticeable effects. However, speak to your doctor or pharmacist if you are dependent on alcohol, pregnant, breastfeeding, or have liver disease or epilepsy.
Sodium benzoate: Each 10 ml dose contains 12 mg. It may increase jaundice in newborn babies.
Propylene glycol: Each 10 ml dose contains 15.2 mg.
Sodium: Each 10 ml dose contains 23.9 mg of sodium.
Not suitable for babies or children under 12 years of age.
Side effects with guaifenesin are uncommon, but they can happen. Stop taking the medicine and contact your doctor immediately if you have signs of an allergic reaction, such as:
An itchy rash or other skin rash
Difficulty breathing
A fast heartbeat
Swelling of your face or throat
Other possible side effects include:
Feeling sick (nausea)
Being sick (vomiting)
If you notice any side effect, including one not listed above, speak to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.
Storage
Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the ‘EXP’ date shown on the pack.
Store below 25ºC. Protect from sunlight.
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