What is Robitussin Cold and Cough?
Dextromethorphan works as a cough suppressant. It works by affecting the brain signals that trigger the cough reflex. Guaifenesin acts as an expectorant. It loosens congestion in the chest and throat, making it easier for you to cough through your mouth. Pseudoephedrine works as a nasal decongestant by shrinking blood vessels. Dilated blood vessels can cause congestion in the nasal passages. Robitussin Cough and Cold is a combination medication used to treat allergies, colds, flus, and chest congestion. Robitussin Cold & Cough does not treat coughs caused by smoking or asthma. This medication guide does not list all possible uses for Robitussin for colds and coughs.
Side Effects of Robitussin Cold and Cough
If you experience any of the following signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction: difficulty breathing, hives or swelling to face lips throat
This medication can cause serious side effects. If you experience:
- Fast or irregular heart rate
- Feeling like you could pass out or dizziness;
- Headache, severe
- Mood changes
- Fever
- High blood pressure can be dangerous (headache, blurred vision or buzzing in the ears, chest pains, irregular heartbeats, and seizures).
Some of the common side effects associated with Robitussin Cold & Cough include:
- Diarrhea;
- Dizziness, drowsiness;
- Sleep problems (insomnia);
- Feeling nervous, restless, or irritable.
There may be other side effects.Call your physician immediately if experiencing side effects; for additional support contact 1-800-FDA-1088 and report any side effects directly.
Warnings
Use Robitussin Cold & Cough only if you've taken an MAO inhibitor in the last 14 days. Examples include isocarboxazid (linezolid), methylene blue injection (phenelzine), rasagiline (selegiline), or tranylcypromine.
Before you take this drug
This medicine should not be used if you have an allergy to dextromethorphan or guaifenesin. Do not take this medication if you have recently used an MAO inhibitor such as isocarboxazid (linezolid), phenelzine (rasagiline), selegiline (tranylcypromine), or rasagiline. A drug-drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include these: isocarboxazid, phenelzine (rasagiline), selegiline and rasagiline.
If you are suffering from:
- High blood pressure, or coronary artery disease.
- Diabetes;
- Glaucoma;
- Epilepsy
- Urination or prostate problems;
- Pheochromocytoma
- Chronic bronchitis or emphysema can cause a cough that is mucus-laden.
Robitussin Cold & Cough is not known to harm an unborn child. Consult your doctor before taking this medication if you're pregnant. This medicine can pass into breastmilk and harm a nursing infant. Decongestants can also reduce breast milk production. Consult your doctor before taking this medication if you're breastfeeding a child. Phenylalanine can be found in cold medicines that are artificially sweetened. Check the label of your medication to determine if it contains phenylalanine if you have phenylketonuria.
How to take Robitussin Cold and Cough?
Do not exceed the recommended dosage or duration. Use the recommended dose and do not exceed it. Cold and cough medicine is typically taken for only a few days until symptoms disappear. This medication should not be given to children younger than four years of age. Ask a doctor first before giving cough or cold medication to your child. Children as young as 4 years old can die from the misuse of cough medicines. Do not chew or crush a tablet. Swallow the entire tablet. Use the provided dosing syringe or a dose-measuring cup or spoon to measure liquid medicines. Consult your pharmacist if you do not possess a device capable of measuring doses accurately. At the same time as taking this medication, make sure to drink extra fluids in order to ease congestion and soothe throat discomfort. This may help loosening congestion while soothing throat lubrication. Tell your doctor or surgeon if you've taken Robitussin Cold & Cough in the last few days if you are going to need surgery or medical testing. Take no more than seven days at a time. Speak to your doctor if symptoms don't improve after seven days, if you experience a headache and fever, or if you have a rash. Store away from moisture or heat at room temperature. Liquid medicines should not be allowed to freeze.
What happens if I miss the dose?
You may not have a regular dosing regimen because this medication is only taken as needed. Take the missed dose immediately if you take the medication regularly.If your next scheduled dose is imminent, bypass any missed ones.You should not take more medicine to compensate for a missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Call 1-800-222-1222 for poison help or seek immediate medical attention.
What should be avoided?
Robitussin Cold and Cough can cause blurred vision or affect your thinking and reactions. You should be careful when driving or doing anything else that requires you to be alert and to see clearly. Certain side effects can be exacerbated by alcohol consumption. Before using any other cold, allergy, or cough medication, consult your doctor or pharmacist. Many combination medicines contain Robitussin. You can take too much medication if you take certain products together. You can check the label of a medication to see if it contains decongestants, expectorants, or cough suppressants.
Interaction with other drug
Before using any medication, including vitamins or herbal remedies, speak to a healthcare provider or pharmacist and inform them if any additional therapies such as vitamins are also being taken, including supplements like vitamins. When combined together they could cause unwanted side-effects - but please keep in mind this medication guide does not cover all potential interactions. This medicine can be worsened by other drugs, which make you sleepy and slow down your breathing. Before taking this medication with sleeping pills, narcotic pain medicines, muscle relaxers, or medicine for anxiety, depression, or seizures, ask your doctor.
