Robitussin Flu

Acetaminophen is used to relieve pain and reduce fever. Chlorpheniramine is used to relieve allergy symptoms. Dextromethorphan is used to suppress cough. Pseudoephedrine is used to relieve nasal congestion.

Robitussin Flu is a combination medicine that helps treat headache, fever, body aches, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, or sinus pressure caused by the flu or common cold.

Robitussin Flu may also be used for other reasons that are not listed in this medication guide.

Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. An acetaminophen overdose can damage your liver or cause death. Cold or cough medicine is only for short-term use until your symptoms go away.

Always follow directions on the medicine label about giving cough or cold medicine to a child. Do not use the medicine just to make a child sleepy. Death can happen from the misuse of cough or cold medicines in very young children.

You must chew the chewable tablet before you swallow it.

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

Dissolve one packet of the powder in at least 4 ounces of water. Stir this mixture and drink all of it right away.

Call your doctor if you have a sore throat for more than 2 days, especially if you also have fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting.

If you need surgery or medical tests, tell the surgeon or doctor if you have taken this medicine in the last few days.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Do not let liquid medicine freeze.

Do not use this medicine if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days, such as isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, or tranylcypromine.

An acetaminophen overdose can damage your liver or cause death. Call your doctor at once if you have stomach pain (upper right side), loss of appetite, tiredness, itching, dark urine, clay-colored stools, or yellowing of your skin or eyes.

Stop taking this medicine and call your doctor right away if you have skin redness or a rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling.

Do not use this medicine only to make a child sleepy.

Do not use this medicine if you have taken an MAO inhibitor in the last 14 days. A dangerous interaction with the drug could happen. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, and tranylcypromine.

You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to acetaminophen, chlorpheniramine, dextromethorphan, or pseudoephedrine.

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

• liver disease, cirrhosis, alcoholism, or drink more than 3 alcoholic beverages per day;
• heart problems or high blood pressure;
• diabetes;
• glaucoma;
• an enlarged prostate or problems with urination;
• a thyroid disorder; or
• a cough with mucus, or a cough caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.

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

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

In rare cases, acetaminophen may cause a severe skin reaction that can be deadly. This can happen even if you have taken acetaminophen before without any issues. Stop using this medicine and contact your doctor immediately if you experience skin redness or a rash that spreads and leads to blistering and peeling. If you have this kind of reaction, you should never take any medicine that contains acetaminophen again.

This medicine may lead to serious side effects. Stop using it and call your doctor right away if you experience:

• any new or worsening symptoms;
• severe drowsiness;
• fever lasting more than 3 days;
• redness, swelling, or rash;
• ongoing headache; or
• pain, cough, or sinus congestion lasting more than 7 days;

Some side effects may be more common in older adults.

Common side effects of Robitussin Flu may include:

• dizziness, drowsiness;
• dry mouth, nose, or throat;
• blurred vision;
• constipation;
• feeling restless or excited (especially in children); or
• sleep problems (insomnia).

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

Since Robitussin Flu is taken as needed, you might not have a regular dosing schedule. If you miss a dose and it’s nearly time for your next one, 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. Taking too much acetaminophen can harm your liver or lead to death.

Early signs of acetaminophen overdose include not wanting to eat, feeling sick to your stomach, throwing up, sweating, or feeling weak. Later symptoms may include pain in the upper stomach, dark urine, and yellowing of your skin or eyes.

Do not drink alcohol. It may increase your risk of liver damage.

Do not drive or do anything dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you. Your reactions might be slower.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine that may have acetaminophen (sometimes called APAP). Taking too much acetaminophen can cause a deadly overdose.

Avoid using this medicine with other drugs that make you sleepy or slow your breathing (like 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 included in this medication guide.