Robitussin Cough + Chest Congestion DM

Robitussin Cough + Chest Congestion DM is a combination medicine that treats cough and chest congestion caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.

Robitussin Cough + Chest Congestion DM may also be used for other reasons that are not mentioned in this medication guide.

Use this medicine exactly as it says on the label, or as your doctor has prescribed. Cold or cough medicine is meant for short-term use only.

Your dose may change if you use a different brand, strength, or form of this medicine. To avoid mistakes, follow the instructions on the label or your doctor's prescription exactly.

Do not give this medicine to a child without checking with a doctor first. Follow all instructions carefully when giving this medicine to a child. Do not use this medicine to make a child sleepy. Misuse of this medicine can cause death in very young children.

Use the measuring device that comes with the liquid medicine (not a kitchen spoon) to measure the dose.

You may need to shake the liquid before measuring a dose. Follow all label instructions.

Swallow the extended-release tablet whole. Do not crush, chew, or break it.

Dissolve the effervescent tablets in at least 4 ounces of water. Stir and drink it right away. You can add more water to the glass, swirl it, and drink that too.

Sprinkle the granules directly onto your tongue and swallow them right away.

Drink extra fluids to help loosen congestion and soothe your throat while using this medicine.

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

Follow the storage instructions that come with this medicine. Your pharmacist can give you more information about how to store it.

Do not use this medicine if you are using or have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could happen. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, and tranylcypromine.

You should not take Robitussin Cough + Chest Congestion DM if you are allergic to it.

Do not use Robitussin Cough + Chest Congestion DM if you are using or have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, and tranylcypromine.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if this medicine is safe to use if you have:

• a cough with mucus; or
• asthma, emphysema, or chronic bronchitis.

This medicine may contain phenylalanine and could be harmful if you have phenylketonuria (PKU).

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

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

Stop using Robitussin Cough + Chest Congestion DM and call your doctor right away if you have:

• mood changes;
• severe headache; or
• severe dizziness or anxiety, feeling like you might faint.

Common side effects of Robitussin Cough + Chest Congestion DM may include:

• dizziness, drowsiness;
• trouble sleeping (insomnia);
• diarrhea; or
• feeling nervous, restless, anxious, or irritable.

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.

Robitussin Cough + Chest Congestion DM is used as needed. If you miss a dose while on a dosing schedule, skip that dose. Do not take two doses at the same time.

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

Avoid driving or doing anything dangerous until you know how Robitussin Cough + Chest Congestion DM will affect you. Your reactions could be impaired.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking other cough or cold medicines that may have similar ingredients.

Drinking alcohol with this medicine can cause side effects.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicines that can cause drowsiness (such as opioid medication, sleep medicine, a muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety or seizures). Tell your doctor about all other medicines you are using. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed here.