Giltuss Childrens Cough and Chest Congestion
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide, Guaifenesin · Solution · Oral
Active ingredient
Active ingredients (in each 5 mL) Dextromethorphan HBr, 10 mg Guaifenesin, 100 mg
Purpose
Purposes Cough Suppressant Expectorant
Uses
Uses temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation associated with the common cold or inhaled irritants the intensity of coughing the impulse to cough to help your child get to sleep helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to make cough more productive and drain bronchial tubes
Warnings
Warnings Do not use if your child is now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your child's prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product. Ask a doctor before use if the child has cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) a breathing problem or persistent or chronic cough that lasts such as occurs with asthma Stop use and ask a doctor or pharmacist if the child has symptoms do not get better within 7 days or are accompanied by fever cough comes back, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition. When using this product do not use more than directed. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Do not use
Do not use if your child is now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your child's prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
Ask a doctor before use
Ask a doctor before use if the child has cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) a breathing problem or persistent or chronic cough that lasts such as occurs with asthma
When using this product
When using this product do not use more than directed.
Stop use and ask a doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor or pharmacist if the child has symptoms do not get better within 7 days or are accompanied by fever cough comes back, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition.
Pregnancy or breast-feeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
Directions do not take more than 6 doses in any 24 hour period use enclosed dosing cup keep dosing cup for use with this product mL = milliliters children under 2 years Consult a doctor children 2 to under 6 years of age 2.5 mL every 4 hours children 6 to under 12 years of age 5 mL every 4 hours children 12 years and over 10 mL every 4 hours
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients Citric acid, flavor, D&C red #33, flavor, methylparaben, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, and sucrose
Questions?
Questions or comments? Call 1-787-848-9114 , Monday - Friday 9AM - 5PM EST. Call your doctor for medical advice in the event of side effects.
Label text from the FDA structured product label by Gil Pharmaceutical Corp (revised Oct 9, 2025). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide in 2 products
- Guaifenesin in 2 products
Giltuss Childrens Cough and Chest Congestion NDC products (2)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65852-019 | Guaifenesin 100 mg/5mL; Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 10 mg/5mL Solution | Dextrum Laboratories, Inc | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 58552-133 | Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 10 mg/5mL; Guaifenesin 100 mg/5mL Solution | Gil Pharmaceutical Corp | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Frequently asked questions
What is Giltuss Childrens Cough and Chest Congestion used for?
Uses temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation associated with the common cold or inhaled irritants the intensity of coughing the impulse to cough to help your child get to sleep helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to make cough more productive and drain bronchial tubes
Who makes Giltuss Childrens Cough and Chest Congestion?
Giltuss Childrens Cough and Chest Congestion is listed by 2 labelers in the FDA NDC directory, including Dextrum Laboratories, Inc, Gil Pharmaceutical Corp.