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Generic Name: Guaifenesin

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. Read more...Click to read more below

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Wyeth's Robitussin site


Reasons Taken

11 patients in the community are taking or have taken Robitussin.

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Other 7 63%
Cough 1 9%
Emotional lability 1 9%
disease-related symptoms 1 9%
General health 1 9%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Robitussin.

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  0 As needed 0 mg Daily 0 Daily 2 tbs. As needed 2 As needed 600 mg As needed 2000 mg As needed 1 tbs. Daily 2 tbs. Daily 2 Daily 4 tbs. Daily 6 tps. Daily 10 mg Daily 30 mg Daily 100 mg Daily 200 mg Daily 300 mg As needed 400 mg Daily 600 mg Daily 600 Daily 800 mg Daily 1200 mg Daily 1400 mg Daily 1600 mg Daily 2400 mg Daily
  1 Number of Patients: 1 3 Number of Patients: 3 4 Number of Patients: 4 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 2 Number of Patients: 2 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 2 Number of Patients: 2 2 Number of Patients: 2 3 Number of Patients: 3 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 3 Number of Patients: 3 6 Number of Patients: 6 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 4 Number of Patients: 4 1 Number of Patients: 1 2 Number of Patients: 2 1 Number of Patients: 1  

Duration

How long current patients have been taking Robitussin or how long patients were taking Robitussin before stopping.

Currently taking Robitussin

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

Stopped taking Robitussin

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
1
0
0
0
0
Why Patients Stopped Taking Robitussin (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Course of treatment ended 1 100% Course of treatment ended: 100%


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