Sorbutuss Drug Information

    Generic name: SORBUTUSS

    Expectorant [EPC]

    Save on Sorbutuss at your pharmacy Compare prices near you and start saving today—no enrollment required.
    See Prices

    Uses of Sorbutuss

    These highlights do not include all the information needed to use Sorbutuss. See full prescribing information for Initial U.S. Approval For the temporary relief of cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold. Helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to makes cough more productive.

    For the temporary relief of cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold. Helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to makes cough more productive.

    Dosage & Administration of Sorbutuss

    These highlights do not include all the information needed to use Follow dosage below or use as directed by a doctor. Do not exceed 6 doses in a 24 hours period. Adults and children 12 years and older 2 teaspoonfuls every 4 hours Children 6 years to under 6 years 1 teaspoonful every 4 hours Children 2 years to 6 years 1/2 teaspoonful every 4 hours Children under 2 years Consult a doctor Follow dosage below or use as directed by a doctor.

    Do not exceed 6 doses in a 24 hours period. Adults and children 12 years and older 2 teaspoonfuls every 4 hours Children 6 years to under 6 years 1 teaspoonful every 4 hours Children 2 years to 6 years 1/2 teaspoonful every 4 hours Children under 2 years Consult a doctor

    Side Effects of Sorbutuss

    Stop use and ask a doctor if
    Cough last for more than 7 days comes back or occurs with fever, rash or persistent headache. A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition.

    Warnings & Cautions for Sorbutuss

    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.

    Drug Interactions with Sorbutuss

    Chronic cough that last such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema. Cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus).

    Pregnancy Safety for Sorbutuss

    Pregnancy or breast feeding section If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use

    Overdosage Information for Sorbutuss

    Keep out of reach of children In a 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.

    Ready to save on Sorbutuss?

    Compare prescription prices at over 70,000 pharmacies and start saving today—no enrollment required.

    Compare Sorbutuss Prices