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Robitussin is a cough suppressant which is a kind of antihistamine type drug (common cold or symptom drug).

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Cough suppressant

Brands

Guaifenex LA • Mucinex • Flusin • Dis-chem paediatric expectorant

Generic Drug

Guaifenesin

Side Effects

Common

Nausea
Vomiting
Rash

Treats

Common cold
Condition
Upper respiratory infection
Condition
Flu (influenza)
Condition
Upper respiratory tract infection
Condition
Respiratory tract infections
Condition
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