Robitussin Long-Acting CoughGels

Robitussin Long-Acting CoughGels is a medicine that helps reduce coughing caused by the common cold or flu.

Robitussin Long-Acting CoughGels will not help with a cough caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.

There are many brands and types of dextromethorphan available. Not all brands are mentioned in this guide.

Robitussin Long-Acting CoughGels may also be used for other reasons not mentioned 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 Robitussin Long-Acting CoughGels in the past few days.

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

Do not use Robitussin Long-Acting CoughGels 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 Robitussin Long-Acting CoughGels if you have taken an MAO inhibitor in the last 14 days. This could cause a serious drug interaction. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine, and others.

You should not use Robitussin Long-Acting CoughGels if you are allergic to it.

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

Robitussin Long-Acting CoughGels should not be given to a child younger than 12 years old.

Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.

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

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

Robitussin Long-Acting CoughGels may cause serious side effects. Stop using Robitussin Long-Acting CoughGels and call your doctor right away if you have:

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

Common side effects of Robitussin Long-Acting CoughGels 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 might not follow a regular dosing schedule. If you miss a dose and it's nearly 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 Robitussin Long-Acting CoughGels will affect you. Your reactions could be impaired.

Drinking alcohol can make certain side effects of this medicine worse.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any over-the-counter medicines that may have ingredients similar to Robitussin Long-Acting CoughGels.

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 listed in this medication guide.