Overview
Robitussin Chesty Cough loosens and helps clear chest congestion
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.
Loosens and helps clear chest congestion
AUST R NUMBER:98291
Ingredients
Guaifenesin 100 mg/ 5 mL.
CONTAINS:Benzoates, Hydroxybenzoates, Alcohol (4.9%v/v), Sulfites, Saccharin, Sorbitol (65g/120mL). Products containing
sorbitol may have a laxative effect or cause diarrhoea.
INGREDIENTS:Benzoates, Hydroxybenzoates, Alcohol (4.9%v/v), Sulfites, Saccharin, Sorbitol (65g/120mL). Products containing
sorbitol may have a laxative effect or cause diarrhoea.
FREE FROM:N/A
Instructions
DIRECTIONS:Directions for use: Every 4 hours orally when necessary. Adults & Children 12 years and over: 10 to 20mL . Children 6 years - under 12 years: 5 to 10mL. 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.
SAFETY DIRECTIONS:Do not exceed the recommended dosage. 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.
USAGE ADVICE: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.
DOSAGE:Directions for use:
Every 4 hours orally when necessary.
Adults & Children 12 years and over: 10 to 20mL
Children 6 years - under 12 years: 5 to 10mL
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.
Storage
Store below 25°C. Do not refrigerate.
STORAGE TEMPERATURE: Below 25°C.
Safety
PRODUCT WARNINGS:Do not use this product:
If you are hypersensitive to any of the ingredients
In children under 6 years of age
Ask your doctor before use if you:
Have a persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with:
- smoking - asthma - chronic bronchitis - emphysema
Have a cough with excessive phlegm
Are pregnant or breastfeeding
Are taking other cough and cold medicines
While using this product:
Do not exceed the recommended dosage. 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.
CAUTION: Keep out of reach of children.
Always read the label and follow the directions for use.
