HarajukuGirl
Feb 17, 2008, 05:16 PM
Is it safe to take Robitussin PE and Motrin Ibuprofen Tablets?
At the same time?
I want to take both but I'm not sure if it is unsafe?
Ty
tickle
Feb 17, 2008, 05:32 PM
Do you have two separate symptoms ?
HarajukuGirl
Feb 17, 2008, 05:34 PM
Hm..
I don't think so.
I DID have
Headache
Dizziness
Sore Throat
Coughing
And what not but at the moment
I just have a cause of a small cough and laryngitis
ISneezeFunny
Feb 17, 2008, 05:39 PM
I normally advise patients to NOT mix drugs, no matter how harmless it may be... mainly because the drugs interact and affect patients in different ways. Ibuprofen and robitussin (cough suppressant + expectorant) shouldn't have major interactive effects, however, if your symptoms are simply a cough and laryngitis, the robitussin should take care of it.
If your headache/dizziness returns later on, then feel free to take the ibuprofen 3 - 4 hours after the robitussin to minimize interaction.