Robafen: Uses, indications and notes when using the drug

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Robafen belongs to a group of drugs called GUAIFENESIN. Robafen is used to help relieve coughs and relieve nasal congestion caused by the common cold and certain other respiratory illnesses. The drug is liquid menthol with brown color, and is used for oral administration.

1. What does Robafen do?

Robafen is used to treat coughs and nasal congestion caused by the common cold, bronchitis, and other respiratory illnesses. This Robafen is not generally used for persistent coughs caused by smoking or persistent breathing problems (such as chronic bronchitis, emphysema) unless prescribed by your doctor.
Guaifenesin is an expectorant. It works by thinning and loosening mucus in the airways, blocking the larynx. This cough and cold medicine has not been shown to be safe or effective in children under 6 years of age. Therefore, do not use this product to treat cold symptoms in children under 6 years of age unless specifically approved by a physician.
2. How to use Robafen Drug Robafen is prepared in liquid form and taken by mouth, the dose is usually in a day every four hours. Read the instructions on the medication carefully to use it safely and effectively. The drug in tablet form will have a bitter taste, absolutely do not crush the tablet to avoid losing or reducing the effects of the drug. If you are using the liquid form of this medication, a special measuring spoon provided by the medication is required. Do not use a household spoon because the amount of medicine may be inaccurate. For powdered medicine, when using, just peel off the packaging and pour the whole powder into your mouth, swallow it and do not need to chew.
Dosage will be based on your age, medical condition and how well your body responds to treatment. Do not take more than 6 doses in a day. Do not increase your dose without your doctor's approval. Drink plenty of water while taking the medication to avoid clogging the medication. Tell your doctor if you have a cough with fever, severe sore throat, body rash, persistent headache, recurring or worse after 7 days of taking the medicine for prompt treatment.

3. Undesirable effects when using the drug Robafen

Nausea or vomiting Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: generalized rash, itching and swelling (especially of the face, tongue and throat), dizziness, difficulty breathing. The above does not cover all possible effects, so you need to tell your doctor immediately if you have any unusual signs. Once your doctor directs you to use this medicine, it means that they have evaluated the benefits of the drugs more than their side effects. In many cases, the drug was used without any serious side effects.

4. Some things to keep in mind when using Robafen

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to the medicine and its ingredients or if you have any other allergies. Before using this medicine, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of breathing problems (such as chronic bronchitis, asthma), cough with blood or large amounts of blood. gum. The liquid form of this medicine may contain added sugar. Caution is advised if you have diabetes, liver disease, or any other condition that requires you to reduce or avoid these substances. Talk to your doctor for the most appropriate use. The liquid and powder forms of this medication may contain aspartame. The safe use of this medication requires consultation with your doctor if you have phenylketonuria or a medical condition that requires limiting your intake of aspartame and phenylalanine. Before surgery, you need to tell your doctor about all the medications you are taking and have recently taken to prevent unexpected risks. For pregnant women and lactating women, the drug should only be used when absolutely necessary and approved by a doctor to ensure safety for mother and baby.

5. Drug interactions

Once a drug interaction occurs, it will change the mechanism of action of the product, thereby causing unwanted side effects. Guaifenesin can be found in both prescription and over-the-counter products. You should double-check the ingredients of all your medicines to make sure you are not taking more than one medicinal product that contains guaifenesin. Robafen will also affect certain tests such as acidity in the urine.

6. Overdose phenomenon

An overdose is when a patient takes more than prescribed by a doctor. Symptoms of overdose may include:
Shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat Hallucinations Fainting Convulsions

7. How to store Robafen

Store the medicine in a dry, ventilated place, avoid direct sunlight on the medicine, avoid wet places such as the bathroom, next to the nebulizer to avoid affecting the quality of the medicine. Do not let children and pets arbitrarily play or throw drugs around. For expired drugs or to be disposed of, the manufacturer's disposal instructions should be followed to avoid harming the environment.

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Reference source: webmd.com