Robitussin Long Acting Drug Information
Generic name: DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE
Uses of Robitussin Long Acting
Use temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold.
Dosage & Administration of Robitussin Long Acting
| adults and children 12 years and over | take 2 capsules every 6 to 8 hours, as needed | |
|---|---|---|
| children under 12 years | do not use |
Side Effects of Robitussin Long Acting
Stop use and ask a doctor if
cough lasts for more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition.
Warnings & Cautions for Robitussin Long Acting
Do not use 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 a cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) a cough that lasts or is chronic as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema Stop use and ask a doctor if cough lasts for 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.
Drug Interactions with Robitussin Long Acting
Pregnancy Safety for Robitussin Long Acting
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Contraindications for Robitussin Long Acting
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.
Overdosage Information for Robitussin Long Acting
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Drug information sourced from the FDA. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional before making any medication decisions.
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