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Effective relief from coughs
Treatment for dry coughs
Treatment for Nasal Congestion with a Mucus Cough
Treatment for Chesty Cough
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Effective relief from coughs

Robitussin offers a range of sugar free cough syrups specifically developed for different types of cough:

Robitussin Dry Cough Medicine
Robitussin Mucus Cough Medicine and Congestion Relief 20mg,6mg/ml Oral Solution
Robitussin Chesty Cough Medicine

The doses of Robitussin have been carefully determined to achieve the right concentration of the active ingredient in the blood stream for the most effective reduction in cough symptoms. That is why it is so important to recommend patients take the full 10ml dose at the recommended number of times per day.

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Treatment for dry coughs

Robitussin Dry Cough provides relief from persistent dry irritant coughs and contains dextromethorphan (7.5mg per 5ml) – which acts on the cough centre in the brain by blocking the cough reflex to decrease the frequency of cough

Suppresses dry coughs
Soothing effect
Sugar free

Treatment for Nasal Congestion with a Mucus Cough

Robitussin Mucus Cough and Congestion Relief contains pseudoephedrine hydrochloride (30mg per 5ml) – which works by shrinking swollen tissues in the nasal passages to allow air to flow freely¹

as well as guaifenesin (100mg per 5ml) – an expectorant which facilitates coughing to aid clearance from the throat and lungs.

Loosens mucus
Clears blocked nose and sinus
Non drowsy
Sugar free

Treatment for Coughs

Robitussin Chesty Cough helps clear mucus and phlegm from the chest and contains guaifenesin (100mg per 5ml) – an expectorant which thins the mucus in the airways, making it less sticky and enabling the patient to cough it up more easily.

Loosens mucus
Soothing effect
Non-drowsy
Sugar free

Recommend the Robitussin range for effective relief of coughs

Robitussin Cough Syrup

A range of sugar free cough syrups specifically developed for different types of cough.

Robitussin Product Information

Robitussin Dry Cough Product Information

Robitussin Dry Cough Medicine. (Dextromethorphan hydrobromide). Indications: For the relief of persistent dry irritant coughs. Dosage: Adults, the elderly and children over 12 years: One 10 ml measure up to four times daily. Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients. Use of a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI), a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), or other medication for Parkinson's disease, depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or for 14 days after stopping the medication. Use in children under 12 years. Warnings and precautions: Patients suffering from chronic cough as occurs with smoking, asthma or patients suffering from an acute asthma attack, or where cough is accompanied by excessive secretion should be advised to consult a Healthcare Professional before use. Exclude causes of chronic cough if symptoms are persistent. Investigate/treat any accompanying symptoms appropriately. Stop use and seek medical advice if the cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back or is accompanied by a fever, rash or persistent headache. Cases of dextromethorphan abuse and dependence have been reported. Caution is particularly recommended for adolescents and young adults as well as in patients with a history of drug abuse or psychoactive substances. Caution in patients who are slow metabolizers of CYP2D6 or use CYP2D6 inhibitors as they may experience exaggerated and/or prolonged effects. Contains sorbitol and maltitol: Patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance should not take this medicine. Contains 23mg sodium and 12mg sodium benzoate per 10 ml dose. Contains amaranth (E123), which may cause allergic reactions. Contains 219.3mg ethanol per 10 ml dose, which should be taken into account in pregnant or breast-feeding women or in high-risk groups. Contains 2094mg sorbitol per 10 ml dose, which may cause gastrointestinal discomfort and mild laxative effect. Serotonergic effects have been reported following concomitant administration of SSRIs, MAOIs and CYP2D6 inhibitors, and if suspected, treatment should be discontinued. Side effects: Hypersensitivity. Rare: Gastrointestinal upset, dizziness, drowsiness, mental confusion. Frequency Unknown: Drug dependence or drug withdrawal syndrome. Legal category: P. Product licence number: PL 44673/0207. MAH: Haleon UK Trading Limited, The Heights, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 0NY, U.K. RRP (excl. VAT): 100ml £4.58. 250 ml £7.50 Text prepared: November 2023
Robitussin Mucus Cough and Congestion Relief Product Information

Robitussin Mucus Cough and Congestion Relief 20 mg, 6 mg/ml Oral Solution. (Guaifenesin, Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride). Indications: Nasal decongestant and expectorant for the symptomatic relief of respiratory tract disorders. Dosage: Adults, the elderly and children over 12 years: One 10ml measure up to four times daily. Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients. Use in patients with ischaemic heart disease, thyrotoxicosis, glaucoma, diabetes, enlargement of the prostate or urinary retention. Patients currently receiving or who have within two weeks received, monoamine oxidase inhibitors. Use in children under 12 years of age. Warnings and precautions: Special care is advisable in patients receiving antihypertensive therapy, tricyclic antidepressants and other sympathomimetic drugs. Causes of chronic cough should be excluded if symptoms are persistent. Accompanying symptoms should be actively sought and treated. Severe skin reactions may occur within the first 2 days of treatment. Discontinue if symptoms such as pyrexia, erythema, or many small pustules are observed. Discontinue if sudden loss of vision or deceased visual acuity occurs, due to possible Ischaemic optic neuropathy. Discontinue use and seek medical advice if sudden abdominal pain, rectal bleeding or other symptoms of ischaemic colitis develop. Stop use and ask a healthcare professional if the cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back or is accompanied by a fever, rash or persistent headache. Contains sorbitol and maltitol, patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance should not take this medicine. Contains 27.5 mg sodium, 15.2 mg propylene glycol and 12 mg sodium benzoate per 10 ml dose. Contains Amaranth (E123), which may cause allergic reactions. Contains 242 mg ethanol per 10 ml dose, which should be taken into account in pregnant or breast-feeding women or in high-risk groups. Contains 2094 mg sorbitol per 10 ml dose, which may cause gastrointestinal discomfort and mild laxative effect. Side effects: Hypersensitivity reactions, agitation (anxiety, excitability, irritability, nervousness, restlessness), insomnia, hallucinations, dizziness, headache, hyperactivity (psychomotor hyperactivity), cerebral stimulation, palpitation, tachycardia, increased blood pressure, nausea, vomiting, ischaemic colitis, skin rash, urticaria, including AGEP, urinary retention, ischaemic optic neuropathy. Legal category: P. Product licence number: PL 44673/0208. MAH: Haleon UK Trading Limited, The Heights, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 0NY, U.K. RRP (excl. VAT): 100ml £4.58. Text prepared: November 2023
Robitussin Chesty Cough Product Information

Robitussin Chesty Cough Medicine. (Guaifenesin) Indications: Expectorant for the treatment of coughs. Dosage: Adults, the elderly and children over 12 years: One 10ml measure up to four times daily. Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients. Use in children under 12 years. Warnings and precautions: Exclude causes of chronic cough if symptoms are persistent. Treat any accompanying symptoms. If the cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back or is accompanied by a fever, rash or persistent headache, stop use and speak to a healthcare professional. Contains sorbitol and maltitol, those with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance should not take this product. This medicine contains 242 mg ethanol in each 10ml dose (2.3% w/v), take into account in pregnant or breast-feeding women and high-risk groups. Contains 12 mg sodium benzoate, 15.2 mg propylene glycol and 23.9 mg sodium per 10ml dose. Contains 2675 mg sorbitol per dose which may cause gastrointestinal discomfort or a mild laxative effect. Side effects: Nausea, vomiting, hypersensitivity reactions. Legal category: GSL. Product licence number: PL 44673/0206 MAH: Haleon UK Trading Limited, The Heights, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 0NY, U.K. RRP (excl. VAT): 100ml £4.58. 250ml £7.50. Text prepared: November 2023