Major Pharmaceuticals Robafen® DM Drug Facts
Active ingredients (in each 10 mL)
Dextromethorphan HBr, USP 20 mg
Guaifenesin, USP 200 mg
Purposes
Cough suppressant
Expectorant
Uses
- •temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold
- •helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes
Warnings
Do not use
if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson’s disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- •cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
- •cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
Stop use and ask a doctor if
cough lasts for more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition.
If pregnant or breast-feeding,
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).
Directions
| age | dose |
| adults and children12 years and over | 10 mLevery 4 hours |
| children under 12 years | do not use |
- •do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period
- •measure only with dosing cup provided
- •keep dosing cup with product
- •mL = milliliter
- •this adult product is not intended for use in children under 12 years of age
Other information
- •Phenylketonurics:Contains Phenylalanine 30 mg per 10 mL
- •store at 20-25°C (68-77°F). Do not refrigerate.
Inactive ingredients
aspartame, benzoic acid, flavor, glycerin, hydroxyethyl cellulose, menthol, polyethylene glycol, purified water