HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

What is robitussin (guaifenesin) pe?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Michael Depietro answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

2 medicines: Its a combination of a medicine called Pseudoephedrine which is a decongestant that works by shrinking the blood vessels in the nose and an expectorant ( guaifenesen ) that aims to make mucous easier to cough up.

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/22/2019

5.9k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

People say that you can get high on robitussin (guaifenesin).. Is this true?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Is it ok to be taking Children's Robitussin (guaifenesin) instead of the adult one?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Could you tell me what is the highest safe amount of Robitussin (guaifenesin) to take?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Please tell me, could i get high off Robitussin (guaifenesin) with the following ingredients?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

What is the difference between adult's and children's regular Robitussin (guaifenesin) syrup?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

Can I take Robitussin after taking Theraflu 7hrs ago?
Can I drink Neozep immediately after drinking Robitussin?
Can Robitussin (guaifenesin) be prescribed for long-term use?
Why would I get a high like feeling from robitussin (guaifenesin)?
How much Robitussin (guaifenesin) is safe to take on a daily basis?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.