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ROBITUSSIN CHESTY COUGH JUNIOR is a brand name for Guaifenesin. The medicine, its uses, side effects and dosage are the same regardless of brand.
Used for: Expectorant for the symptomatic relief of acute productive (chesty) cough. The oral solution is for the lubrication and relief of the sore throat and hoarseness, which may be associated with the cough.
Verbatim from this product's MHRA label. Tap a section to expand.
The following dose is taken 4 hourly. Do not exceed 6 doses in 24 hours. This medicine is contra-indicated in children under 6 years of age. 6 – 10 years 5 to 10ml Not to be used for more than 5 days without the advice of a doctor. Parents or carers should seek medical advice if the child’s condition deteriorates during treatment.
Do not exceed the stated dose Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
The following side effects may be associated with the use of guaifenesin:
Gastro-intestinal Disorders: nausea, vomiting Immune System Disorders: hypersensitivity reactions
Consult a doctor before use if suffering from an acute asthma attack, a chronic cough or are asthmatic. Stop use and consult a healthcare professional if the cough persists for longer than 5 days. Stop use and consult a healthcare professional if the cough is accompanied by a fever, rash or persistent headache or is recurrent.
If symptoms persist, consult a doctor. Keep out of the sight and reach of children. Do not exceed the stated dose. Do not take with any other cough and cold medicine, including cough suppressants.
Hypersensitivity to the active ingredients or to any of the excipients. Not to be used in children under 6 years of age.
Not medical advice. Always read the patient information leaflet and follow your prescriber or pharmacist.
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