Childrens Robitussin Cough and Chest Congestion Dm
5 mg/5mL + 100 mg/5mL · Liquid
- Available without prescription
- Expectorant
- Active substance
- Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Guaifenesin
- Made by
- Haleon US Holdings LLC
- Source
- Official label
Quoted from the official source. Not yet reviewed by Mediclarum — the leaflet in your pack is authoritative.
At a glance
Quoted from the official label · 2024-03-17
Cough suppressant Expectorant
- Temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes
Adults and children 12 years and over 20 ml every 4 hours
do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period age dose
Full directions ↓If you are 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.
All warnings ↓- Sold without a prescription
- FDA enforcement reports list no ongoing recall, and none from the last two years, for this product code · checked 2026-10-02
Every line above is selected, not written, from the official label. Nothing is reworded. DailyMed
What it is for
- temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes
From the official label · 2024-03-17 · DailyMed
Do not take it if
- if you are 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 prescription drug contains an MAOI,
- ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Do Not Use”.
How to take it
These directions are for this exact strength and form. Another one is different.
- measure only with dosing cup provided keep dosing cup with product ml = milliliter
- do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period age dose
- children under 4 years
- do not use
- children 4 to under 6 years 5 ml every 4 hours
- children 6 to under 12 years 10 ml every 4 hours
- adults and children 12 years and over 20 ml every 4 hours
Quoted from the official label, section “Dosage & Administration”.
Ask a doctor first if
cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Ask Doctor”.
Stop and get help if
cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition.
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Stop Use”.
Other warnings
- Do not use
- Ask a doctor before use
- if you have cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema
- Stop use and
- ask a doctor if cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache.
- Keep out of reach of children.
Quoted from the official label, section “Warnings”.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Pregnancy or Breast Feeding”.
Keep away from children
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Keep Out of Reach of Children”.
How to store it
each 5 ml contains: sodium 3 mg store at 20-25°C (68-77°F). Do not refrigerate.
Quoted from the official label, section “Storage and Handling”.
What kind of medicine it is
Cough suppressant Expectorant
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Purpose”.
Other ingredients
Relevant if you react to a dye, a preservative, lactose or gluten.
anhydrous citric acid, artificial flavor, FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C red no. 40, glycerin, natural flavor, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sorbitol solution, sucralose
Quoted from the official label, section “Inactive Ingredients”.
Questions about this product
call weekdays from 9 AM to 5 PM EST at 1-800-762-4675 For most recent product information, visit www.robitussin.com
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Questions”.
Ingredients people check for
Lactose, gluten, dyes, sugars and other ingredients that matter with an allergy, intolerance or diet — as this product’s FDA label lists them.
- Colour dyes
FD&C blue no. 1; FD&C red no. 40
Some people react to dyes such as tartrazine (Yellow 5) or carmine. - Sugar alcohols
sorbitol solution
Sorbitol and similar can upset the stomach and matter with fructose intolerance.
Quoted from the FDA label. A label that does not name an ingredient is not a guarantee that the product is free of it, and formulations change. With an allergy, check the pack and ask a pharmacist.
Every version of this medicine (9)
The same active substance, strength and kind of form, from every company that sells it — with what each label lists.
Showing 9 of 9
- Childrens Robitussin Cough and Chest Congestion DmThis oneWithout prescriptionHaleon US Holdings LLCColour dyesSugar alcohols
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- Childrens Mucus Relief Cough - Cherry FlavorWithout prescriptionAptaPharma Inc.Colour dyesSugarsSugar alcohols
- Childrens Mucus and Cough ReliefWithout prescriptionChain Drug Manufacturing AssnColour dyesSugar alcohols
- Cvs Childrens Cough ReliefWithout prescriptionCVS PHARMACY, INCColour dyesSugar alcohols
- Pediacare Childrens Cough and Congestion GrapeWithout prescriptionRANDOB LABS,LTD. DBA CROSSINGWELL CONSUMER HEALTHNames none of these
- Childrens Delsym Cough Plus Chest Congestion DmWithout prescriptionReckitt Benckiser LLCColour dyesSugar alcohols
- Mucinex Childrens CoughWithout prescriptionReckitt Benckiser LLCColour dyesSugar alcoholsSoy
- Target Childrens Cough ReliefWithout prescriptionTARGET CORPORATIONColour dyesSugar alcohols
Same active substance, strength and form in other countries
Matched on active substance, strength and kind of form only. This is not a statement that the products are equivalent or interchangeable: other ingredients, release and approved uses can differ — ask a pharmacist before swapping.
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CanadaNo exact match for this strength and form
Details
| Made by | Haleon US Holdings LLC |
|---|---|
| Active substance | Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Guaifenesin |
| Used in | Breathing, airways, allergies and cough |
| Strength | 5 mg/5mL + 100 mg/5mL |
| Form | Liquid |
| Route | Oral |
| Packs | 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON / 118 mL in 1 BOTTLE |
| NDC | 0031-8715 |
Source: NDC Directory · 2026-09-13 · not reviewed by a clinician
Source: US Food and Drug Administration, NDC Directory. Reuse terms: US government work (FDA).
Other strengths and forms
2 products are sold under this name. Grouped by form; a number on a strength means several companies make it.
- Liquid2 products
- 5 mg/5mL + 100 mg/5mL
- 20 mg/20mL + 200 mg/20mL
Same active substance
These contain the same substance. That does not mean one can replace another — ask a pharmacist.
See every product with Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Guaifenesin