What Robitussin Mucus Cough and Congestion Relief is and what it is used for
Robitussin Mucus Cough and Congestion Relief Syrup helps to loosens mucus and clears blocked nose. It is used to get relief from the symptoms of mucus cough and congestion. It helps to ease the tightness in the chest or Blocked nose and/or sinuses and clears the thick and sticky mucus. Robitussin belongs to a group of medicines called cough expectorants and works by changing an unproductive cough to a cough that is more productive and less frequent. It also belongs to a group of medicines called nasal decongestants and works by providing symptomatic relief of the common cold.
How Robitussin works and get most effective for you?
Robitussin works by loosening and thins mucus or phlegm making it easier to cough up and relieves nasal and sinus congestion with a soothing effect. For getting the maximum relief from syrup, it is recommended that you take a dose four times per day. By using Robitussin in this way, the active ingredients can help your body to be more effective at relieving your cough all day long.
Before you take Robitussin Mucus Cough and Congestion Relief
Do not take this medicine if:
- You are allergic (hypersensitive) to any of the other ingredients in this medicine.
- You are suffering from heart disease, an overactive thyroid gland, increased pressure in your eyes (glaucoma), diabetes, an enlarged prostate gland or have difficulty passing urine.
- You are taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) medicine for depressive illness, such as Moclobemide, or have done so in the last 14 days.
- Take special care and talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine if you have had a cough.
- Or if you have asthma or are suffering from an asthma attack.
- Taking other medicines: Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine if:
- You are taking digoxin, used to treat some heart conditions.
- You are taking medicines to reduce blood pressure.
- You are taking another decongestant product (e.g. sympathomimetics such as phenylephrine).
- You are taking a medicine to control the symptoms of asthma (e.g. an inhaled beta-agonist such as Salbutamol).
- You are taking a medicine for depression (e.g. a tricyclic anti-depressant such as amitriptyline).
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding : Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.