General Product Description
Robitussin Chesty Cough coats and soothes the throat. It contains the expectorant Guaifenesin, which increases the flow of natural secretions along the lower respiratory tract. This liquefying effect helps break up a cough – helps loosen congestion so you can cough it up and get it off your chest.
Key Features
Directions for Use
Adults & Children 12 years and over: 10 to 20mL Every four hours when necessary
Children 6 years - under 12 years: 5 to 10mL very four hours when necessary
Use in children aged 6 to 11 years only on the advice of a doctor, pharmacist or nurse practitioner. Do not exceed 6 doses in 24 hours.
Warnings
Always read and follow the directions for use. Keep out of Reach of Children
Ask your doctor before use if you:
Stop use and consult your doctor if you have a cough that persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur or is accompanied by fever, rash or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition.
In case of overdose, stop use and immediately contact the Poisons Information Centre (Australia 13 11 26, New Zealand 0800 764 766) for advice.
Do not use if you have a sensitivity to any of the ingredients
Ingredients
Guaifenesin 100 mg/ 5 mL.
Benzoates, Hydroxybenzoates, Alcohol (4.9%v/v), Sulfites, Saccharin, Sorbitol (65g/120mL). Products containing sorbitol may have a laxative effect or cause diarrhoea