Drug Reference

Dextromethorphan / Guaifenesin

Pediatric caution

Available as

0.667 MG/ML · Oral Solution1 MG/ML · Oral Solution2 MG/ML · Oral Solution60 MG · Extended Release Oral Tablet10 MG · Oral Capsule4 MG/ML · Oral Solution20 MG · Oral Tablet6 MG/ML · Oral Solution3 MG/ML · Oral Solution30 MG · Extended Release Oral Tablet10 MG · Oral Tablet57.5 MG · Extended Release Oral Tablet5 MG/ML · Oral Solution2 MG/ML · Oral Suspension20 MG · Oral Capsule15 MG · Oral Tablet5 MG1.2 MG/ML · Oral Solution1 MG/ML · Oral Suspension0.667 MG/ML · Oral Suspension

Multi-ingredient product

DextromethorphanGuaifenesin

This medicine contains more than one active ingredient. To avoid attributing one component’s information to the whole product, structured label sections aren’t shown here — see the component pediatric notes below and the full combination label on DailyMed.

Pediatric use

Pediatric caution

OTC cough-and-cold products are not recommended for children <4 years (FDA) / <6 years (AAP) due to lack of efficacy and risk of serious adverse effects.

Source: FDA OTC cough/cold advisory; AAP guidance.

⚑ About half of pediatric medication use is off-label and not described in FDA labels — absence of pediatric information does not mean a medicine is unused or unsafe in children. Confirm with your clinician.

Current FDA labels (DailyMed)

30 marketed products on record (RxNorm)

Authoritative sources

Reference only — not clinical advice. Verify against current FDA labeling and consult a licensed provider. About half of pediatric drug use is off-label and is not reflected in FDA labels; absence of pediatric information does not mean a medicine is unused or unsafe in children.