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ROBITUSSIN Nighttime Cough DM Soft CHEWS

DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE

Standard Dose
Directions do not take more than 4 doses (8 chewable tablets) in 24-hours, unless directed by a doctor. chew tablets completely before swallowing this adult product is not intended for use in children under 12 years of age age dose adults and children 12 years and over take 2 chewable tablets every 6 hours, as needed children under 12 years do not use
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies runny nose sneezing itchy, watery eyes itching of the nose or throat controls the impulse to cough to help you sleep
Summary

Indications and usage Uses temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies runny nose sneezing itchy, watery eyes itching of the nose or throat controls the impulse to cough to help you sleep Dosage and administration Directions do not take more than 4 doses (8 chewable tablets) in 24-hours, unless directed by a doctor. chew tablets completely before swallowing this adult product is not intended for use in children under 12 years of age age dose adults and children 12 years and over take 2 chewable tablets every 6 hours, as needed children under 12 years do not use Warnings and cautions Warnings Do not use to sedate a child or to make a child sleepy 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.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies runny nose sneezing itchy, watery eyes itching of the nose or throat controls the impulse to cough to help you sleep Dosage and administration Directions do not take more than 4 doses (8 chewable tablets) in 24-hours, unless directed by a doctor. chew tablets completely before swallowing this adult product is not intended for use in children under 12 years of age age dose adults and children 12 years and over take 2 chewable tablets every 6 hours, as needed children under 12 years do not use Warnings and cautions Warnings Do not use to sedate a child or to make a child sleepy 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 trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland glaucoma a cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) a breathing problem or chronic cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or chronic bronchitis or emphysema Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers When using this product marked drowsiness may occur avoid alcoholic drinks alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery excitability may occur, especially in children 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.

Monitoring

  • • Warnings Do not use to sedate a child or to make a child sleepy 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 trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland glaucoma a cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) a breathing problem or chronic cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or chronic bronchitis or emphysema Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers When using this product marked drowsiness may occur avoid alcoholic drinks alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery excitability may occur, especially in children 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.

Interaction Notes

  • • Review official label interaction section.
ROBITUSSIN Nighttime Cough DM Soft CHEWS (DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE) | Drug Monograph | MedicHelpline