What is Robitussin AC prescribed for?
This combination medication is used to temporarily treat coughing and chest congestion symptoms caused by the common cold, flu, or other breathing illnesses (such as sinusitis, bronchitis). Guaifenesin is an expectorant that helps thin and loosen mucus in the lungs, making it easier to cough up the mucus.
How much is Robitussin with codeine?
This is a brand name drug and a generic may be available. The average cost for 1 Bottle, 473ml of 100-10mg/5ml each of the generic (guaifenesin-codeine) is $61.09.
Will Robitussin make you fail a drug test?
Dextromethorphan is an active ingredient in Robitussin, Delsym, and other over-the-counter cough suppressants. If you’ve taken a medication with dextromethorphan in it, your drug screen may be positive for opiates and PCP (phencyclidine).
Can you buy codeine phosphate over-the-counter?
Codeine is available on a prescription from a doctor. Codeine is also contained in a number of combination medicines, some of which can be bought over-the-counter, without a prescription, in pharmacies. In particular, it is available in combination with the painkiller paracetamol in a medicine called co-codamol.
Can I take 40 mL of Robitussin?
Robitussin DM is a cough medicine for treating your cold or flu….Children’s Robitussin DM Cough and Chest Congestion.
| Ages | Dosage |
|---|---|
| 12 years and older | 10-20 mL every four hours, and no more than 60 mL per day |
| 6-11 years | 5-10 mL every four hours, and no more than 40 mL per day |
| younger than 6 years | do not use |
What happens when you drink a whole bottle of Robitussin?
The most serious risk of drinking too much Robitussin is kidney stones. If someone has kidney stones, they may experience symptoms such as fever, chills, vomiting, cloudy urine, burning during urination, and extreme pain in the back or side.