Robitussin Max Strength 12 Hour Cough and Mucus Relief

Robitussin Max Strength 12 Hour Cough and Mucus Relief is a combination medicine used to relieve cough and chest congestion caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.

Robitussin Max Strength 12 Hour Cough and Mucus Relief may also be used for other reasons not mentioned in this medication guide.

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

Your dose might change if you switch to a different brand, strength, or type of this medicine. To avoid mistakes, use it exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.

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

Measure liquid medicine using the supplied measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).

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

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.

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

Drink extra fluids to help loosen congestion and keep your throat moist while taking 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 currently taking or have taken an MAO inhibitor in the last 14 days. A serious drug interaction could happen. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, and tranylcypromine.

You should not take Robitussin Max Strength 12 Hour Cough and Mucus Relief if you are allergic to it.

Do not use Robitussin Max Strength 12 Hour Cough and Mucus Relief if you are using or have used an MAO inhibitor in the last 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could happen. 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.

Robitussin Max Strength 12 Hour Cough and Mucus Relief may cause serious side effects. Stop using Robitussin Max Strength 12 Hour Cough and Mucus Relief 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 Max Strength 12 Hour Cough and Mucus Relief may include:

• dizziness, drowsiness;
• sleep problems (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 Max Strength 12 Hour Cough and Mucus Relief is taken as needed. If you are following a dosing schedule, skip any 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 do anything dangerous until you know how Robitussin Max Strength 12 Hour Cough and Mucus Relief 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 make you sleepy (like opioid medication, sleep medicine, a muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety or seizures). Let your doctor know about all other medicines you are taking. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are mentioned here.