Robitussin
Dextromethorphan
Ingredients & Drug Type
Robitussin is listed as Respiratory containing Dextromethorphan. A respiratory medicine used for allergy, asthma, or airway symptoms depending on dosage form.
- Active ingredient
- Dextromethorphan
- Therapeutic class
- Respiratory
- Dosage form
- Syrup
- Strength
- 15mg/5ml
Dosing
- Adult
- 10ml كل 6–8 ساعات
- Frequency
- حسب الحاجة
- Route
- inhalation
- Frequency: حسب الحاجة.
- Route: inhalation.
- The final dose depends on diagnosis, age, weight, kidney/liver function, pregnancy status, and other medicines.
- Use the dose written by your doctor or pharmacist; this page is educational and not a personal prescription.
Instructions: اشطف الفم بالماء بعد كل استخدام
Medical Overview
Robitussin is listed as Respiratory containing Dextromethorphan. A respiratory medicine used for allergy, asthma, or airway symptoms depending on dosage form.
Robitussin (dextromethorphan) — the OTC dry-cough staple: opioid-skeleton cough suppression without classic opioid analgesia, honestly modest evidence (honey competes), documented teen mega-dose abuse (dissociative highs — watch home bottles), and one serious interaction the public never suspects: serotonergic antidepressants (MAOIs absolute, SSRIs/SNRIs consult first). Dry coughs only, days not weeks.
Uses / Indications
- Persistent dry cough
- Asthma, allergic rhinitis, cough, or airway narrowing depending on diagnosis.
Side Effects
- خفيفة بجرعاته السليمة: نعاس أو دوخة خفيفان
- غثيان
- وإمساك نادر. الجرعات الضخمة المُساءة: هلوسة وانفصال وترنح وتسرع قلب (صورة طوارئ مراهقين معروفة — انتبه لعلب البيت).
- Tremor, palpitations, dry mouth, throat irritation, or hoarseness depending on the medicine.
Contraindications
- **مع مثبطات MAO: ممنوع قطعاً** (حرارة وتصلب واضطراب وعي — تفاعل خطير موثق
- وفاصل 14 يوماً)
- وحذر جاد مع SSRIs/SNRIs (متلازمة سيروتونين — زولوفت وإفكسور وأقاربهما: استشر قبل الجمع). الربو المزمن وسعال البلغم الغزير: ليس له. دون 4 سنوات: لا (ودون 6 برأي طبيب).
- Drug allergy or unsupervised inhaler use in severe breathlessness.
Warnings
- قواعده الثلاث: جاف بلا بلغم (الأصفر الأخضر الغزير يُطرح لا يُكبت)
- أيام معدودة (سعال فوق أسبوعين = تشخيص: حساسية؟ ارتجاع؟ ربو سعالي؟)
- وعلى مضاد اكتئاب؟ اسأل قبل الشراء — أشهر تفاعل يجهله الجمهور. راقب علب البيت مع مراهقيك (ظاهرة موثقة لا وسواس). والعسل بالليمون الدافئ ينافسه علمياً بلا آثار — لا تحتقر الكلاسيكيات. احجز عبر كلينكس جو.
- Severe breathlessness, blue lips, or no response to rescue inhaler needs emergency care.
Drug Interactions
- السيروتونينيات المذكورة (أهم ما فيه دوائياً)
- ومثبطات CYP2D6 (فلوكسيتين
- باروكستين) ترفعه
- والكحول والمهدئات تراكب نعاسه. أدوية الرشح المركبة قد تكرره خفيةً (اقرأ المكونات — DM شائع فيها).
- May interact with heart medicines, some antidepressants, or QT-prolonging medicines.
Patient Guidance
- Learn correct inhaler technique.
- Rinse the mouth after steroid inhalers.
- Keep a written asthma action plan when relevant.
Before Using This Medicine
Tell your clinician before use if you have
- Any previous allergy to this medicine, its class, or any ingredient.
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding, planned pregnancy, or fertility treatment.
- Kidney, liver, heart, stomach ulcer, bleeding, epilepsy, or chronic disease history.
- Regular medicines, supplements, herbal products, or alcohol use.
Seek urgent care if you notice
- Breathing difficulty, face or throat swelling, severe rash, fainting, or chest pain.
- Severe diarrhea, black stools, vomiting blood, yellow eyes, confusion, or unusual bleeding.
- Any symptom that feels severe, new, or rapidly worsening after taking the medicine.
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Storage & Manufacturer
- Storage:
- Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.
Trusted Medical Sources
Use these references to verify official labeling, patient information, therapeutic class, dosing cautions, contraindications, and safety updates.
Common Questions
What is Robitussin?
Robitussin contains Dextromethorphan and is categorized as Respiratory. Its exact use depends on diagnosis and the official product label.
What is the dose of Robitussin?
Catalog dosing information includes: 10ml كل 6–8 ساعات. The personal dose must be confirmed by a doctor or pharmacist.
What warnings matter before using Robitussin?
Check allergies, pregnancy or breastfeeding, chronic disease, and all current medicines before use. Seek urgent care for severe allergy or rapidly worsening symptoms.
How should Robitussin be stored?
Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.