Robitussin Dry Cough 100ml

Robitussin Dry Cough 100ml is formulated to provide targeted relief for persistent, dry, and irritating coughs. Its active ingredient, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, works centrally on the cough reflex in your brain to significantly reduce the frequency and intensity of your cough.

How Robitussin Dry Cough Works

This oral liquid medicine contains dextromethorphan hydrobromide 7.5 mg per 5 ml, a well-known cough suppressant. By acting on the cough centre in the brain, it effectively blocks the urge to cough, providing you with much-needed relief and allowing you to go about your day with less irritation.

Key benefits of Robitussin Dry Cough 100ml include:

• Effective Suppression: Directly targets the cough reflex to reduce persistent dry coughs.
• Soothing Comfort: Helps to ease the discomfort associated with a dry, tickly throat.
• Sugar-Free Formula: Suitable for those monitoring their sugar intake.
• Trusted Relief: A reliable choice for adults and children over 12 years seeking relief from dry coughs.

At Weldricks Pharmacy, we are committed to providing accessible and professional healthcare. Robitussin Dry Cough 100ml is a convenient way to manage your dry cough symptoms. Remember, for expert advice on coughs and colds & flu, our pharmacists are always here to help.

For oral use only.

Dosage and Administration

• Adults, the elderly and children over 12 years: Take one 10 ml measure up to four times daily, as required.
• Children under 12 years: Do not use this medicine.

Always use the dosing cup provided with the pack to ensure accurate measurement. Do not exceed the stated dose.

If your symptoms persist or worsen after 7 days, or if you develop other symptoms like fever, rash, or persistent headache that may be related to your cough, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Read all of this leaflet carefully before use. Consult your pharmacist or doctor before taking this medicine if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking other medicines. If symptoms persist, consult your doctor.

Important Warnings:

• This medicine can cause drowsiness or dizziness. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how it affects you. Driving under the influence of medicines can be an offence.

Do NOT take Robitussin Dry Cough 100ml if:

• You are allergic (hypersensitive) to dextromethorphan hydrobromide or any other ingredient in this medicine.
• You have a chest infection, worsening asthma, or severe respiratory problems.
• You are currently taking, or have taken in the last 14 days, a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI), selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), or any other medication for depression, psychiatric, emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease.
• You are currently using other cough and cold medicines.
• You are addicted to alcohol or opioids, or have previously experienced withdrawal symptoms when stopping alcohol or drugs.

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist BEFORE taking this medicine if:

• You have had a cough for a long time, asthma, or suffer from serious asthma attacks.
• Your cough is accompanied by a fever, rash, or persistent headache.
• You have liver or severe kidney problems.
• You are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• You have previously suffered from withdrawal symptoms such as agitation, anxiety, shaking, or sweating, when you have stopped taking alcohol or drugs.
• You are taking quinidine, amiodarone, terbinafine, cinacalcet, methadone, or certain antidepressants or antipsychotics. Robitussin Dry Cough 100ml may interact with these medicines and cause severe mental status changes or other effects.

Addiction Risk:

Taking this medicine regularly for a long time can lead to addiction. Use only as described in the leaflet. Addiction can cause withdrawal symptoms such as restlessness, difficulty sleeping, irritability, agitation, anxiety, palpitations, increased blood pressure, feeling/being sick, diarrhoea, loss of appetite, shaking, shivering or sweating. If you experience these symptoms, speak to your doctor.

Alcohol Warning:

Do not drink alcohol (wine, beer, spirits) whilst taking this medicine.

Important information about some ingredients:

• This medicine contains amaranth (E123), which may cause allergic reactions.
• This medicine contains sorbitol and maltitol, which are sources of fructose. If you have hereditary fructose intolerance (HFI) or an intolerance to some sugars, talk to your doctor before use.
• This medicine contains 219.3 mg of alcohol (ethanol) per 10 ml dose. Consult your doctor if you are addicted to alcohol, pregnant, breastfeeding, or have liver disease or epilepsy.
• This medicine contains 12.0 mg sodium benzoate per 10 ml dose, which may increase jaundice in newborn babies (up to 4 weeks old). Not for use in babies and children under 12 years.
• This medicine contains 2094 mg sorbitol per 10 ml dose, which may cause gastrointestinal discomfort and mild laxative effect.
• This medicine contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per 10 ml, essentially 'sodium-free'.

If you experience any serious side effects, STOP taking this medicine immediately and consult your doctor. Report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard.

Active Ingredient: Each 5ml of liquid contains Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 7.5 mg.

Also Contains: Glycerol, Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose, Sodium Benzoate, Disodium Edetate, Maltitol (E965), Ethanol, Citric Acid Anhydrous, Amaranth (E123), Caramel (E150), Levomenthol, Cherry/Grenadine Flavour, Sorbitol Solution 70%, Sodium Cyclamate, Acesulfame Potassium Salt, Purified Water.