Robitussin Cold Cough and Flu
Generic name:acetaminophen, dextromethorphan, guaifenesin, and pseudoephedrine [ a-SEET-a-MIN-oh-fen, DEX-troe-me-THOR-fan, gwye-FEN-e-sin, SOO-doe-ee-FED-rin ]
Brand names: Duraflu, Robitussin Cold Cough and Flu, Theraflu Max-D Severe Cold & Flu
Drug class:Upper respiratory combinations
The Robitussin Cold Cough and Flu brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.
What is Robitussin Cold Cough and Flu?
Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and fever reducer.
Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. It affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex.
Guaifenesin is an expectorant. It helps loosen congestion in your chest and throat, making it easier to cough out through your mouth.
Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).
Robitussin Cold Cough and Flu is a combination medicine used to treat headache, fever, body aches, cough, chest congestion, stuffy nose, and sinus congestion caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.
Robitussin Cold Cough and Flu will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.
Robitussin Cold Cough and Flu may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Do not take more of this medication than is recommended. An overdose of acetaminophen can damage your liver or cause death. Call your doctor at once if you have nausea, pain in your upper stomach, itching, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, or jaundice (yellowing of your skin or eyes).
In rare cases, acetaminophen may cause a severe skin reaction. 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.
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