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Is Robitussin Safe To Take For Cold When Diagnosed With Liver Failure?

2 years ago I have a liver failure even when I never drink, but I was expose to mold and attack my immune system and then the liver. I just found out that most cold remedies have cautions for the liver, but I could not found any on the Robitussin DM liquid. (I also have Asthma and COPD) Do is safe for me to use Robitussin?
Mon, 23 Jul 2018
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I reviewed your query and here is advise.
Rbitussine can't be used by persons with liver problems . It contains acetaminophen which is metabolised in liver and over dosage is known to give liver failure.

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Is Robitussin Safe To Take For Cold When Diagnosed With Liver Failure?

Hello dear,welcome to Ask a doctor service. I reviewed your query and here is advise. Rbitussine can t be used by persons with liver problems . It contains acetaminophen which is metabolised in liver and over dosage is known to give liver failure. Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further.