What is Robitussin Chesty Cough?
Robitussin Chesty Cough is a trusted over-the-counter medication specifically designed to provide relief from chesty coughs. It contains an active ingredient called guaifenesin which helps alleviate the symptoms associated with chesty coughs, making it easier for you to breathe and manage discomfort caused by excess mucus in the chest.
How to buy Robitussin Chesty Cough online
You can buy Robitussin Chesty Cough through our GPhC-registered online pharmacy. It is a General Sales List (GSL) medicine, available without a prescription. Choose from the collection and delivery options shown at checkout. Ask a pharmacist for advice if you are unsure whether it is suitable for you.
How to use Robitussin Chesty Cough
Not for use in those under 12.
For adults and children over 12 years of age:
- 10ml up to four times a day
Use the supplied measuring cup, not a kitchen spoon, and do not exceed four 10ml doses in 24 hours. Do not combine with other cough and cold products unless a pharmacist has checked their ingredients.
Stop taking this cough medicine and consult a doctor if your cough lasts more than seven days, keeps returning, or is accompanied by fever, a rash or a persistent headache. A cough lasting three weeks needs assessment even if you are no longer taking the medicine. Seek advice sooner for worsening symptoms, blood in your mucus, chest pain, breathlessness, or a significant long-term condition.
Other help with Chesty Coughs
Alongside taking Robitussin Chesty Cough you can also:
- Get plenty of rest
- Keep hydrated
- Use a humidifier to keep the air in your living spaces moist, which can help ease coughing
- Avoid triggers like smoke or allergens
If your cough is associated with pain or a fever alongside your cough it is safe to take pain killers such as paracetamol or ibuprofen.
How it works
Robitussin Chesty Cough contains an active ingredient called guaifenesin, which is an expectorant. Guaifenesin works by thinning and loosening the mucus in the airways, making it easier for your body to clear the excess phlegm. By reducing the thickness of the mucus, Robitussin Chesty Cough aids in promoting effective coughing, allowing you to cough up mucus more easily and soothe your chesty cough.
Robitussin Chesty Cough and pregnancy
Speak to your doctor before taking Robitussin Chesty Cough if you are pregnant or might be pregnant. Do not assume it is suitable just because it is available without prescription.
Robitussin Chesty Cough and breastfeeding
Speak to your doctor before taking Robitussin Chesty Cough while breastfeeding. The product information says its safety during breastfeeding has not been established.
Robitussin Chesty Cough side effects
Robitussin Chesty Cough can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them. Possible effects include:
- Feeling or being sick
- Stomach discomfort
- Allergic reactions, including a rash
Stop and seek advice if symptoms trouble you or become serious. The product usually has little or no effect on driving, but do not drive if you feel unwell. Call 999 for severe breathing difficulty or swelling of the lips, tongue or throat.
When should I seek advice about my chesty cough
Seek a doctor’s advice regarding your chesty cough if:
- If you feel very unwell or your symptoms get worse.
- If you cough up blood or blood-stained mucus.
- If you've had a cough for more than 3 weeks.
- If you're pregnant.
- If you're over 65.
- If your immune system is weak – for example, you have a condition like diabetes or you're having chemotherapy.
- If you have a long-term health condition, such as a heart, lung, or kidney condition.
Stop taking this cough medicine and consult a doctor if your cough lasts more than seven days, keeps returning, or is accompanied by fever, a rash or a persistent headache. A cough lasting three weeks needs assessment even if you are no longer taking the medicine. Seek advice sooner for worsening symptoms, blood in your mucus, chest pain, breathlessness, or a significant long-term condition.
Frequently asked questions
Can you buy Robitussin Chesty Cough over the counter?
Yes. Robitussin Chesty Cough is a General Sales List (GSL) medicine, available without a prescription. Follow the age and dosing instructions on the pack.
How long does Robitussin Chesty Cough take to work?
It should start working within 15 - 30 minutes.
When should I see a doctor about my chesty cough?
Stop taking this cough medicine and consult a doctor if your cough lasts more than seven days, keeps returning, or is accompanied by fever, a rash or a persistent headache. A cough lasting three weeks needs assessment even if you are no longer taking the medicine. Seek advice sooner for worsening symptoms, blood in your mucus, chest pain, breathlessness, or a significant long-term condition.
How should I store Robitussin Chesty Cough?
Store Robitussin Chesty Cough below 25°C, out of the sight and reach of children. Do not use after the expiry date on the bottle or carton. Keep it in its original container and follow the storage instructions in the supplied leaflet.
Is it safe to buy Robitussin Chesty Cough from your pharmacy?
We are a General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) registered pharmacy and we source all our pharmaceutical products from reputable wholesalers, the same wholesalers that provide the medicines used to fill NHS prescriptions.
If you buy them from an unregistered pharmacy you may be wasting your money at best or at worst harm yourself buying and taking fake medicine. Always check to make sure where you are buying them from are registered with the GPhC.
