Dosage of Robitussin dm coughgels in details
Dosage Forms
Excipient information presented when available (limited, particularly for generics); consult specific product labeling. [DSC] = Discontinued product
Capsule,
Oral, as hydrobromide:
Robafen Cough: 15 mg [contains brilliant blue fcf (fd&c blue #1), fd&c red #40]
Robitussin Lingering CoughGels: 15 mg [contains brilliant blue fcf (fd&c blue #1), fd&c red #40, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol]
Gel,
Oral, as hydrobromide:
ElixSure Cough: 7.5 mg/5 mL (120 mL) [alcohol free; contains carbomer 934p, propylene glycol, propylparaben; cherry bubblegum flavor]
Liquid,
Oral, as hydrobromide:
Buckleys Cough: 12.5 mg/5 mL (118 mL) [alcohol free, sugar free; contains butylparaben, menthol, propylparaben, saccharin sodium]
Little Colds Cough Formula: 7.5 mg/mL (30 mL) [alcohol free, dye free, saccharin free; contains sodium benzoate; grape flavor]
PediaCare Childrens Long-Act: 7.5 mg/5 mL (118 mL) [contains brilliant blue fcf (fd&c blue #1), saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate]
Robitussin Lingering LA Cough: 15 mg/5 mL (118 mL [DSC]) [contains alcohol, usp, fd&c red #40, menthol, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate]
Scot-Tussin Diabetes CF: 10 mg/5 mL (480 mL [DSC], 3780 mL [DSC]) [alcohol free, dye free, fructose free, sodium free, sorbitol free, sugar free]
Triaminic Long Acting Cough: 7.5 mg/5 mL (118 mL) [alcohol free, dye free, pseudoephedrine free; contains benzoic acid, propylene glycol]
Lozenge, Mouth/Throat, as hydrobromide:
Hold: 5 mg (10 ea)
Hold: 5 mg (10 ea) [cherry flavor]
Trocal Cough Suppressant: 7.5 mg (1 ea [DSC])
Strip,
Oral, as hydrobromide:
Triaminic Long Acting Cough: 7.5 mg (14 ea, 16 ea) [contains alcohol, usp, fd&c red #40; cherry flavor]
Triaminic Long Acting Cough: 7.5 mg (14 ea) [contains alcohol, usp, fd&c red #40, isopropyl alcohol]
Suspension Extended Release,
Oral:
Cough DM: Robitussin dm coughgels polistirex [equivalent to Robitussin dm coughgels 30 mg/5 mL] (89 mL) [alcohol free; contains fd&c yellow #10 aluminum lake, methylparaben, polysorbate 80, propylparaben, sodium metabisulfite; orange flavor]
Delsym: Robitussin dm coughgels polistirex [equivalent to Robitussin dm coughgels 30 mg/5 mL] (89 mL, 148 mL) [alcohol free; contains brilliant blue fcf (fd&c blue #1), disodium edta, methylparaben, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, propylene glycol, propylparaben; grape flavor]
Delsym: Robitussin dm coughgels polistirex [equivalent to Robitussin dm coughgels 30 mg/5 mL] (89 mL, 148 mL) [alcohol free; contains edetate disodium, fd&c yellow #6 (sunset yellow), methylparaben, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, propylene glycol, propylparaben; orange flavor]
Delsym Cough Childrens: Robitussin dm coughgels polistirex [equivalent to Robitussin dm coughgels 30 mg/5 mL] (89 mL, 148 mL) [alcohol free; contains brilliant blue fcf (fd&c blue #1), edetate disodium, methylparaben, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, propylene glycol, propylparaben, soybean oil; grape flavor]
Delsym Cough Childrens: Robitussin dm coughgels polistirex [equivalent to Robitussin dm coughgels 30 mg/5 mL] (89 mL, 148 mL) [alcohol free; contains edetate disodium, fd&c yellow #6 (sunset yellow), methylparaben, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, propylene glycol, propylparaben, soybean oil; orange flavor]
GoodSense Cough DM: Robitussin dm coughgels polistirex [equivalent to Robitussin dm coughgels 30 mg/5 mL] (148 mL) [alcohol free, gluten free; contains fd&c yellow #10 aluminum lake, methylparaben, polysorbate 80, propylparaben, sodium metabisulfite]
GoodSense Cough DM Childrens: Robitussin dm coughgels polistirex [equivalent to Robitussin dm coughgels 30 mg/5 mL] (89 mL, 148 mL) [alcohol free, gluten free; contains fd&c yellow #10 aluminum lake, methylparaben, polysorbate 80, propylparaben, sodium metabisulfite]
Robitussin 12 Hour Cough: Robitussin dm coughgels polistirex [equivalent to Robitussin dm coughgels 30 mg/5 mL] (89 mL) [alcohol free; contains brilliant blue fcf (fd&c blue #1), methylparaben, polysorbate 80, propylparaben, sodium metabisulfite]
Robitussin 12 Hour Cough: Robitussin dm coughgels polistirex [equivalent to Robitussin dm coughgels 30 mg/5 mL] (89 mL) [alcohol free; contains fd&c yellow #10 (quinoline yellow), methylparaben, polysorbate 80, propylparaben, sodium metabisulfite]
Robitussin 12 Hour Cough
Child: Robitussin dm coughgels polistirex [equivalent to Robitussin dm coughgels 30 mg/5 mL] (89 mL) [alcohol free; contains brilliant blue fcf (fd&c blue #1), methylparaben, polysorbate 80, propylparaben, sodium metabisulfite]
Generic: Robitussin dm coughgels polistirex [equivalent to Robitussin dm coughgels 30 mg/5 mL] (89 mL)
Syrup,
Oral, as hydrobromide:
Creomulsion
Adult: 20 mg/15 mL (118 mL [DSC])
Creomulsion for Children: 5 mg/5 mL (118 mL [DSC]) [cherry flavor]
Robitussin Childrens Cough LA: 7.5 mg/5 mL (118 mL) [alcohol free; contains fd&c red #40, propylene glycol, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate; fruit punch flavor]
Silphen DM Cough: 10 mg/5 mL (118 mL) [contains alcohol, usp; strawberry flavor]
Triaminic Long Acting Cough: 7.5 mg/5 mL (118 mL [DSC]) [alcohol free, dye free; contains benzoic acid, edetate disodium, propylene glycol]
Dosing: Adult
Cough suppressant:
Oral: 10 to 20 mg every 4 hours
or 20 to 30 mg every 6 to 8 hours; extended release: 60 mg twice daily; maximum: 120 mg/24 hours
Dosing: Geriatric
Refer to adult dosing.
Dosing: Pediatric
Note: Safety and efficacy for the use of cough and cold products in infants and young children limited; the AAP warns against the use of these products for respiratory illnesses in infants and young children (AAP 2018; FDA 2017).
Cough suppressant:
Oral:
Oral syrup (immediate release):
Children 2 to <6 years: 5 mg every 4 hours as needed; do not exceed 6 doses in 24 hours.
Children 6 to <12 years: 10 mg every 4 hours as needed; do not exceed 6 doses in 24 hours.
Children ≥12 years and Adolescents: 20 mg every 4 hours as needed; do not exceed 6 doses in 24 hours.
Long-acting liquid: Children ≥12 years and Adolescents: 30 mg every 6 to 8 hours as needed; do not exceed 4 doses in 24 hours.
Oral capsule: Children ≥12 years and Adolescents: 30 mg every 6 to 8 hours as needed; do not exceed 4 doses in 24 hours.
Extended-release suspension (Robitussin dm coughgels polistirex):
Children 4 to <6 years: 15 mg every 12 hours as needed; do not exceed 30 mg in 24 hours.
Children 6 to <12 years: 30 mg every 12 hours as needed; do not exceed 60 mg in 24 hours.
Children ≥12 years and Adolescents: 60 mg every 12 hours as needed; do not exceed 120 mg in 24 hours.
What other drugs will affect Robitussin dm coughgels?
Before taking Robitussin dm coughgels, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:
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celecoxib (Celebrex);
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cinacalcet (Sensipar);
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darifenacin (Enablex);
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imatinib (Gleevec);
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quinidine (Quinaglute, Quinidex);
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ranolazine (Ranexa)
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ritonavir (Norvir);
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sibutramine (Meridia);
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terbinafine (Lamisil);
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medicines to treat high blood pressure; or
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antidepressant medications such as amitriptyline (Elavil, Etrafon), bupropion (Wellbutrin, Zyban), fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem), fluvoxamine (Luvox), imipramine (Janimine, Tofranil), paroxetine (Paxil), sertraline (Zoloft), and others.
This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with Robitussin dm coughgels. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor
Robitussin dm coughgels interactions
Your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with them first.
This drug should not be used with the following medications because very serious, possibly fatal interactions may occur: Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs).
If you are currently using any such medicine, tell your doctor or pharmacist before starting Pholcodine.
Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and non-prescription/herbal products you may use, especially of:
* CNS depressants e.g. hypnotics (sleeping tablets including barbiturates)
* Minor tranquillisers (drugs used to relax muscles or decrease anxiety)
* Opioid analgesics (drugs used to relieve pain e.g. codeine, tramadol, morphine)
* Tricyclic antidepressants (drugs to treat mood disorders)
* Phenothiazine (drug used to treat mood disorders)
* Diuretics (water pills used for high blood pressure)
* Antihypertensives (drugs used to treat high blood pressure and other conditions)
* Neuromuscular blocking agents (anaesthetics used during surgery)
* Any other cough or cold medicines
References
- DailyMed. "DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE: DailyMed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailyme... (accessed September 17, 2018).
- FDA/SPL Indexing Data. "7355X3ROTS: The UNique Ingredient Identifier (UNII) is an alphanumeric substance identifier from the joint FDA/USP Substance Registration System (SRS).". https://www.fda.gov/ForIndustry/Data... (accessed September 17, 2018).
- MeSH. "Excitatory Amino Acid Antagonists". https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/68... (accessed September 17, 2018).
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