Robitussin

Matching Robitussin to your cough

Choosing the right Robitussin depends on your cough. A dry, tickly cough is eased by a suppressant (dextromethorphan), while a chesty cough with mucus is helped by an expectorant (guaifenesin) that loosens phlegm. There's also a version that adds a decongestant for a blocked nose. Check the active ingredients and don't combine products that share one.

Frequently Asked Questions

Dry or chesty — which Robitussin?

Use the Dry Cough product for a tickly, non-productive cough and the Chesty Cough product for a cough with phlegm. The Plus version adds a decongestant.

Can I take it with other cold medicines?

Check the ingredients — don't combine products that share an active (for example two decongestants or two paracetamol-containing products).

When should I see a doctor?

See your GP if a cough lasts more than about three weeks, you cough up blood, or have breathlessness, chest pain or a high fever.