dextromethorphan / menthol

Place the lozenge in your mouth and let it melt slowly. As it melts, the medication will coat your mouth and throat to provide pain relief there. Don't chew on the lozenges.

If you need to take two Robitussin Medi-Soothers (dextromethorphan / menthol) lozenges each time, take one lozenge after the other. Don't place two lozenges into the mouth at the same time because this raises your risk of choking.

Robitussin Medi-Soothers (dextromethorphan / menthol) is only meant to relieve cough from minor throat or lung irritation caused by conditions like the common cold. Speak with your primary care provider first if you have a cough that lasts more than a week, a cough that's related to a breathing problem (e.g., asthma, emphysema), or a cough with a lot of mucus. You might need other treatment.

Stop taking Robitussin Medi-Soothers (dextromethorphan / menthol) and contact your primary care provider if your symptoms don't get better after a week or if they worsen. Also stop taking this product and speak to a healthcare professional if your cough comes back or occurs with a fever, rash, or headache. These might be signs of a more serious lung problem, such as bronchitis or pneumonia.

Speak to your primary care provider if your sore throat pain lasts for more than 2 days or if the pain is severe. Also speak with your primary care provider if you have a sore throat along with fever, headache, rash, swelling, nausea, or vomiting. These could be signs of a throat infection, like strep throat or tonsillitis, and you might need to take antibiotics to treat it.

Avoid drinking alcohol while you're taking Robitussin Medi-Soothers (dextromethorphan / menthol). Alcohol might worsen possible side effects, like stomach upset, dizziness, and sleepiness.

Tell your care team about all the medications you're taking, especially if you're taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), which are a type of medication that's sometimes used for mood or Parkinson's disease. You shouldn't take Robitussin Medi-Soothers (dextromethorphan / menthol) at the same time as MAOIs or within 2 weeks of stopping the MAOI because of the risk for serotonin syndrome.

Carefully read package labels if you're taking Robitussin Medi-Soothers (dextromethorphan / menthol) along with other cough, cold, or allergy medications. Make sure you're not accidentally taking something else with dextromethorphan in it to avoid taking too much medication. Ask your pharmacist if you're not sure whether a product contains dextromethorphan.