Patient leaflet - Tixylix Chesty Cough
1. WHAT ROBITUSSIN CHESTY COUGH JUNIOR / ROBITUSSIN CHESTY COUGH KIDS IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR
Robitussin Chesty Cough Junior / Robitussin Chesty Cough Kids is an oral solution for the relief of chesty coughs with associated hoarseness and sore
throat. It also helps to loosen mucus (catarrh) to make breathing easier. Each 5 ml dose of Robitussin Chesty Cough Junior / Robitussin Chesty Cough Kids contains 50 mg guaifenesin as the active ingredient.
This medicine is intended for use in children aged 6 to 10 years.
2. BEFORE YOU GIVE ROBITUSSIN CHESTY COUGH JUNIOR / ROBITUSSIN CHESTY COUGH KIDS
Do not give Robitussin Chesty Cough Junior / Robitussin Chesty Cough Kids
- if your child is under 6 years of age.
- if your child is allergic (hypersensitive) to any of the ingredients of this medicine (see Section 6).
Take special care with Robitussin Chesty Cough Junior / Robitussin Chesty Cough Kids
- Robitussin Chesty Cough Junior / Robitussin Chesty Cough Kids is not recommended for use in children with hereditary fructose intolerance.
WARNING: Do not exceed the stated dose. Do not take with any other cough and cold medicine.
- Consult a doctor before use if your child is suffering from an acute asthma attack, a chronic cough or is asthmatic.
- Stop use and consult a healthcare professional if the cough persists after 5 days.
- Stop use and consult a healthcare professional if the cough is accompanied by a fever, rash or persistent headache or is recurrent.
Taking other medicines
Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if your child is taking, or has recently taken, any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription or if any tests are planned for a sample of your child's urine.
Robitussin Chesty Cough Junior / Robitussin Chesty Cough Kids should not be given at the same time as a cough suppressant.
Robitussin Chesty Cough Junior / Robitussin Chesty Cough Kids with food and drink
Robitussin Chesty Cough Junior / Robitussin Chesty Cough Kids may be given with or without food.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.
This medicine is intended for use in children. There are no special precautions if this medicine is taken during pregnancy or when breast-feeding.
Driving and using machines
This medicine is intended for use in children. This medicine does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.
Important information about some of the ingredients of Robitussin Chesty Cough Junior / Robitussin Chesty Cough Kids.
This medicine contains 1 g of sorbitol per 5 ml dose, and is unsuitable for use in children with hereditary fructose intolerance. Robitussin Chesty Cough Junior / Robitussin Chesty Cough Kids also contains glycerol, sodium benzoate (E211)
and sweeteners (sodium saccharin and acesulfame potassium)
3. HOW TO GIVE ROBITUSSIN CHESTY COUGH JUNIOR / ROBITUSSIN CHESTY COUGH KIDS
Always give Robitussin Chesty Cough Junior / Robitussin Chesty Cough Kids exactly as your doctor has told you. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. Not to be used in children under 6 years of age. Seek medical advice before use for more than 5 days. Parents or carers should seek medical advice if the child's condition deteriorates during treatment. Shake well before use. Using the measuring spoon provided, the following doses may be given every 4 hours, by mouth, as required. Do not exceed 6 doses in 24 hours. After use, wipe the neck of the bottle clean and make sure the safety cap is properly closed.
Age Dose
6 to 10 years 5 ml to 10 ml (One to two spoonfuls 3-4 times a day)
If you give more Robitussin Chesty Cough Junior / Robitussin Chesty Cough Kids than you should
Giving your child too much Robitussin Chesty Cough Junior / Robitussin Chesty Cough Kids may cause nausea and vomiting. If you have accidentally given your child more medicine than you should, or if you suspect that your child has taken extra medicine, please contact your doctor. Take along the bottle and the label, and any medicine that is left.
If you forget to give Robitussin Chesty Cough Junior / Robitussin Chesty Cough Kids
Do not give your child a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
Like all medicines, Robitussin Chesty Cough Junior / Robitussin Chesty Cough Kids can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
If your child has any unwanted effects, such as nausea, vomiting or allergic reactions please tell your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any side effects not listed in this leaflet.
You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: ww.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
5. HOW TO STORE ROBITUSSIN CHESTY COUGH JUNIOR / ROBITUSSIN CHESTY COUGH KIDS
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
Store below 25°C. Keep the container tightly closed.
Do not use Robitussin Chesty Cough Junior / Robitussin Chesty Cough Kids after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and the bottle label after <EXP>. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.
6. FURTHER INFORMATION
What Robitussin Chesty Cough Junior / Robitussin Chesty Cough Kids contains
The active substance is guaifenesin.
The other ingredients are sodium benzoate (E211), sodium saccharin, glycerol, sorbitol solution (70%) (non-crystalline), citric acid monohydrate or anhydrous citric acid, blackcurrant flavour, vanilla flavour, acesulfame potassium, hydroxyethylcellulose, purified water.
What Robitussin Chesty Cough Junior / Robitussin Chesty Cough Kids looks like and contents of the pack
Robitussin Chesty Cough Junior / Robitussin Chesty Cough Kids is a colour-free oral solution. The following pack sizes are available, not all pack sizes may be marketed:
- 100 ml amber-coloured glass bottle with either a tamper-evident cap or a child resistant cap. Measuring spoon provided.
- 150ml amber-coloured glass bottle with either a tamper-evident cap or a child resistant cap. Measuring spoon provided.
Marketing Authorisation Holder
Haleon UK Trading Limited, Weybridge, KT13 0NY, U.K.
Manufacturer:
BCM Limited, Beeston, Nottinghamshire, NG90 2PR.
For any information about this medicinal product, please contact the Marketing Authorisation Holder. This leaflet was last approved in March 2024.