Robitussin
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide, guaifenesin, chlorpheniramine maleate · Kit
Active ingredient
Active ingredients (in each 20 mL) – Robitussin Maximum Strength Cough+Chest Congestion DM Dextromethorphan HBr, USP 20 mg Guaifenesin, USP 400 mg Active ingredients (in each 20 mL) – Robitussin Maximum Strength Nighttime Cough DM Dextromethorphan HBr, USP 30 mg Doxylamine succinate, USP 12.5 mg
Purpose
Purposes – Robitussin Maximum Strength Cough+Chest Congestion DM Cough suppressant Expectorant Purposes – Robitussin Maximum Strength Nighttime Cough DM Cough suppressant Antihistamine
Uses
Uses – Robitussin Maximum Strength Cough+Chest Congestion DM temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes Uses – Robitussin Maximum Strength Nighttime Cough DM temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: runny nose sneezing itchy, watery eyes itching of the nose or throat controls the impulse to cough to help you sleep
Warnings
Warnings – Robitussin Maximum Strength Cough+Chest Congestion DM Do not use if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product. Ask a doctor before use if you have cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema Stop use and ask a doctor if cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Warnings – Robitussin Maximum Strength Nighttime Cough DM Do not use to sedate a child or to make a child sleepy if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product. Ask a doctor before use if you have trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland glaucoma a cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) a breathing problem or chronic cough that lasts or as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers When using this product do not use more than directed marked drowsiness may occur avoid alcoholic drinks alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery excitability may occur, especially in children Stop use and ask a doctor if cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by a fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Do not use
Do not use if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product. Do not use to sedate a child or to make a child sleepy if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
Ask a doctor before use
Ask a doctor before use if you have cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema Ask a doctor before use if you have trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland glaucoma a cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) a breathing problem or chronic cough that lasts or as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema
Ask a doctor or pharmacist
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers
When using this product
When using this product do not use more than directed marked drowsiness may occur avoid alcoholic drinks alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery excitability may occur, especially in children
Stop use and ask a doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor if cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition. Stop use and ask a doctor if cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by a fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition.
Pregnancy or breast-feeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
Directions – Robitussin Maximum Strength Cough+Chest Congestion DM do not take more than 6 doses in any 24 hour period measure only with dosing cup provided keep dosing cup with product mL = milliliter this adult product is not intended for use in children under 12 years of age age dose adults and children 12 years and over 20 mL every 4 hours children under 12 years do not use Directions – Robitussin Maximum Strength Nighttime Cough DM measure only with dosing cup provided keep dosing cup with product mL = milliliter do not take more than 4 doses in any 24-hour period this adult product is not intended for use in children under 12 years of age age dose adults and children 12 years and over 20 mL every 6 hours children under 12 years do not use
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients – Robitussin Maximum Strength Cough+Chest Congestion DM anhydrous citric acid, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C red no. 40, glycerin, liquid glucose, menthol, natural and artificial flavors, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sucralose, triacetin, xanthan gum Inactive ingredients – Robitussin Maximum Strength Nighttime Cough DM anhydrous citric acid, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C red no. 40, glycerin, liquid glucose, menthol, natural and artificial flavors, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sucralose, triacetin, xanthan gum
Questions?
Questions or comments? – Robitussin Maximum Strength Cough+Chest Congestion DM call weekdays from 8 AM to 6 PM EST at 1-800-245-1040 Questions or comments? – Robitussin Maximum Strength Nighttime Cough DM call weekdays from 9 AM to 5 PM EST at 1-800-245-1040
Label text from the FDA structured product label by Haleon US Holdings LLC (revised Nov 7, 2025). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Robitussin NDC products (5)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0031-2059 | Kit | Haleon US Holdings LLC | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 0031-2099 | Kit | Haleon US Holdings LLC | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 0031-2102 | Kit | Haleon US Holdings LLC | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 0031-2103 | Kit | Haleon US Holdings LLC | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 0031-2834 | Kit | Haleon US Holdings LLC | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Frequently asked questions
What is Robitussin used for?
Uses – Robitussin Maximum Strength Cough+Chest Congestion DM temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes Uses – Robitussin Maximum Strength Nighttime Cough DM temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold…
Who makes Robitussin?
Robitussin is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including Haleon US Holdings LLC.