Children's Robitussin 12 Hour Cough Relief

Children's Robitussin 12 Hour Cough Relief is a medicine that helps to stop coughing caused by the common cold or flu.

Children's Robitussin 12 Hour Cough Relief will not help with a cough caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.

There are many brands and forms of dextromethorphan available. Not all brands are mentioned in this leaflet.

Children's Robitussin 12 Hour Cough Relief may also be used for other reasons not included in this medication guide.

Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Cold or cough medicine is only for short-term use until your symptoms clear up.

Measure liquid medicine carefully. Use the dosing syringe provided, or use a medicine dose-measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 7 days, or if you have a fever, rash, or headaches.

If you need surgery or medical tests, tell your surgeon or doctor ahead of time that you have taken Children's Robitussin 12 Hour Cough Relief in the past few days.

Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light. Do not freeze.

Do not use Children's Robitussin 12 Hour Cough Relief if you have taken an MAO inhibitor in the last 14 days, including isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, or tranylcypromine.

Do not use Children's Robitussin 12 Hour Cough Relief if you have taken an MAO inhibitor in the last 14 days. This could lead to a dangerous drug interaction. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine, and others.

You should not use Children's Robitussin 12 Hour Cough Relief if you are allergic to it.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if this medicine is safe for you if you have any medical conditions.

Children's Robitussin 12 Hour Cough Relief should not be given to a child younger than 12 years old.

Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

This medicine may contain phenylalanine. Check the medication label if you have phenylketonuria (PKU).

Get emergency medical help if you notice signs of an allergic reaction: hives; trouble breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using Children's Robitussin 12 Hour Cough Relief and call your doctor immediately if you experience:

• severe nervousness or confusion;
• severe dizziness or drowsiness;
• blurred vision; or
• painful or difficult urination.

Common side effects of Children's Robitussin 12 Hour Cough Relief may include:

• nausea, diarrhea, loss of appetite;
• dizziness;
• tingling; or
• feeling restless.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may happen. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Since cough or cold medicine is taken as needed, you may not have a regular dosing schedule. If you miss a dose and it’s almost time for your next dose, just skip the missed dose. Do not take two doses at the same time.

Seek emergency medical help or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

Do not drive or engage in hazardous activities until you know how Children's Robitussin 12 Hour Cough Relief affects you. Your reactions may be impaired.

Drinking alcohol can increase some side effects of this medicine.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any over-the-counter medicines that may have ingredients similar to Children's Robitussin 12 Hour Cough Relief.

Avoid using this medicine with other drugs that cause drowsiness or slow your breathing (such as opioid medicine, a muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety or seizures).

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any other medication, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

Not all possible drug interactions are listed in this medication guide.