SFGATE senior reporter Amanda Bartlett asked local experts what to do if you get that nagging cough that just won't go away Why are so many people in the Bay Area getting a persistent cough? What ...

How they work The active ingredient in Robitussin and Mucinex DM products, dextromethorphan, is an antitussive, or cough suppressant.

More than 125 OTC medicines sold to treat the symptoms of cough and colds have DXM. It’s in common brands such as Coricidin, Dimetapp DM, Nyquil, Robitussin DM, Robitussin CF, and Robitussin ...

A nationwide class-action lawsuit settlement could bring payments to consumers who purchased Robitussin cough medicine products that were falsely marketed as "non-drowsy." The $4.5 million ...

It’s in Coricidin, Dimetapp DM, Nyquil, Robitussin Cough and Cold, and store brands for cough-and-cold medicines. These products are available in pharmacies, grocery stores, and other retail ...

The main draw of Robitussin Cough Plus Chest Congestion DM Max is its ability to relieve mucus or phlegm-related symptoms, like chest congestion, a productive cough, and mucus buildup in the airways.

The common cough suppressant dextromethorphan (DXM or DM) can be found alone in products such as Robitussin Cough Gels and CVS Health Tussin Cough Liquid Gels, or in combination with other active ...

Precautions Like Delsym, Robitussin-DM can also interact with MAOIs. Do not take Robitussin-DM if you're taking an MAOI or have stopped taking this type of medication within the past two weeks. If you ...

Mucinex gives the same advice for Mucinex DM. “Reckitt is aware of recent social media activity surrounding Mucinex and fertility, and we understand why there is heightened interest in this topic.

Robitussin DM and NyQuil use this chemical. But some teenagers use it to get high. It's called "robo-tripping." Teenagers distill the chemical through freezing and chug it.

Robitussin also contains the ingredient dextromethorphan, which is a cough suppressant. For this reason, Robitussin is better suited to treat a dry cough because it reduces coughing and helps you ...