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What is Robitussin?

Robitussin is a brand of cold and cough medicines produced by Wyeth Consumer Healthcare. Robitussin products are available over the counter in many countries worldwide. The cough suppressant used in Robitussin products is dextromethorphan. The expectorant used is guaifenesin.

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Reported Purpose & Efficacy

Reasons and Efficacy
Purpose # of patients
# of patients with evaluations Efficacy
Major
Moderate
Slight
None
Can’t tell
Other 7 0
Cough 2 0
Emotional lability 1 0
General health 1 0
Persistent cough 1 0
Sinus congestion 1 0

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Reported Dosages

  100mg/5mL as needed 2 x 100 mg/5 mL as needed daily as needed 2 tbs. daily 4 tbs. daily 6 tps. daily 100 mg/5 mL daily 4 x 100 mg/5 mL daily 20 x 100 mg/5 mL daily
  1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 2 Number of Patients: 2 2 Number of Patients: 2 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1  

Reported Stop Reasons

Why Patients Stopped Taking Robitussin (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Other 1   Other: 50%
Course of treatment ended 1   Course of treatment ended: 50%

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Currently Taking Robitussin

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0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
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Stopped Taking Robitussin

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0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
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Report created on May 28, 2012.