Robitussin-DM Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Storage Patient Counseling Information MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Per 5 mL syr Dextromethorphan HBr 15 mg, guaifenesin 100 mg, alcohol 1.4%

Indications/Uses

Temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat & bronchial irritation as may occur w/ a cold. Expectorant action to help loosen phlegm & thin bronchial secretions to make cough more productive. Helps relieve chest congestion.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult to childn 12 yr 10 mL every 6 hr. Childn 6 to <12 yr 5 mL every 6 hr. Do not exceed 4 doses in any 24-hr period. Childn 2 to <6 yr 2.5 mL/dose. Max: 10 mL daily.

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Overdosage

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Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Patients taking MAOI, SSRI or other medications for depression, psychiatric or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease, or for 2 wk after stopping the medication. Childn <2 yr.

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Special Precautions

Chronic cough eg, occurs w/ smoking or chronic lung disease eg, asthma or emphysema. Discontinue use if cough lasts >10 days, comes back or if it occurs w/ fever, rash or constant headaches. Pregnancy & lactation.

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Adverse Reactions

Nausea, vomiting. Hypersensitivity.

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Drug Interactions

Do not use if currently on or 2 wk after stopping the medications for depression, psychiatric or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease eg, MAOI or SSRI.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Cough & Cold Preparations

ATC Classification

R05FA02 - opium derivatives and expectorants ; Belongs to the class of combinations of opium derivatives cough suppressants and expectorants. Used in the treatment of cough.

Regulatory Classification

Non-Rx

Patient Counseling Information

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Presentation/Packing

Form

Robitussin-DM syr

Packing/Price

120 mL x 1's (P165/bottle);60 mL x 1's (P105/bottle)

Robitussin-DM

Manufacturer:

Interphil

Distributor:

GSK Consumer Healthcare