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Product Information Robitussin Mucus Cough With Congestion

Before you take Robitussin Mucus Cough and Congestion Relief

Do not take this medicine if: – You are allergic (hypersensitive) to guaifenesin or pseudoephedrine hydrochloride or any of the other ingredients in this medicine. – You are suffering from heart disease, an overactive thyroid gland, increased pressure in your eyes (glaucoma), diabetes, an enlarged prostate gland or have difficulty passing urine. – You are taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) medicine for depressive illness, such as Moclobemide, or have done so in the last 14 days. Take special care and talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine if you have had a cough for a long time, or if you have asthma or are suffering from an asthma attack. Taking other medicines: Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine if: – You are taking digoxin, used to treat some heart conditions. – You are taking medicines to reduce blood pressure. – You are taking another decongestant product (e.g. sympathomimetics such as phenylephrine). – You are taking a medicine to control the symptoms of asthma (e.g. an inhaled beta-agonist such as Salbutamol). – You are taking a medicine for depression (e.g. a tricyclic anti-depressant such as amitriptyline). Pregnancy and breastfeeding Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. After taking the medicine: If you develop a feverish generalised erythema (redness of the skin) associated with pustules, stop 3 taking Robitussin Mucus Cough and Congestion Relief and contact your doctor or seek medical attention immediately. See section 4. Sudden abdominal pain or rectal bleeding may occur with Robitussin Mucus Cough and Congestion Relief, due to inflammation of the colon (ischemic colitis). If you develop these gastro-intestinal symptoms, stop taking Robitussin Mucus Cough and Congestion Relief and contact your doctor or seek medical attention immediately. See section 4. Reduction of blood flow to your optic nerve may occur with Robitussin Mucus Cough and Congestion Relief. If you develop sudden loss of vision, stop taking Robitussin Mucus Cough and Congestion Relief and contact your doctor or seek medical attention immediately- See section 4. Important information about some of the ingredients in this medicine: – This product contains amaranth (E123), which may cause allergic reactions. – This medicine contains sorbitol and maltitol which are sources of fructose. If you have been told that you have an intolerance to some sugars or if you have been diagnosed with hereditary fructose intolerance (HFI), a rare genetic disorder in which a person cannot break down fructose, talk to your doctor before you take or receive this medicine. – This medicine contains 27.5 mg sodium (main component of cooking/table salt) in each 10 ml. This is equivalent to 1.4 % of the recommended maximum daily dietary intake of sodium for an adult. – This medicine contains 12.0 mg sodium benzoate in each 10 ml dose which is equivalent to 1.2 mg/ml. Sodium Benzoate may increase jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes) in newborn babies (up to 4 weeks old).This medicine is not for use in babies and children under 12 years. – This medicine contains 242 mg of alcohol (ethanol) in each 10 ml dose which is equivalent to 24 mg/ml (2.30% w/v). The amount in 10 ml of this medicine is equivalent to less than 6 ml beer or 3 ml wine. The amount of alcohol in this medicine will not have any noticeable effects. If you are addicted to alcohol, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine. The alcohol in this medicine should be taken into account if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or have liver disease or epilepsy. – This medicine contains 15.2 mg propylene glycol in each 10 ml which is equivalent to 1.5 mg/ml. Use of this medicine in newborn babies (up to 4 weeks old) can cause harm if given with other medicines that contain propylene glycol or alcohol. This medicine should not be used in babies or children under 12 years old. – This medicine contains 2094 mg sorbitol per 10 ml dose which is equivalent to 209.4 mg/ml. Sorbitol may cause gastrointestinal discomfort and mild laxative effect