Giltuss Cough and Cold Dextromethorphan HBr, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine HCl 388 mg; 28 mg; 10 mg Tablet, 20-count
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This medicine belongs to the Uncompetitive N-methyl-D-aspartate Receptor Antagonist class.
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Dextromethorphan is used to temporarily relieve cough caused by the common cold, the flu, or other conditions. Dextromethorphan will relieve a cough but will not treat the cause of the cough or speed recovery. Dextromethorphan is in a class of medications called antitussives. It works by decreasing activity in the part of the brain that causes coughing.
Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗Giltuss Cough and Cold is an over-the-counter tablet taken by mouth that contains three active ingredients commonly combined to address cold symptoms. Dextromethorphan is typically used to reduce cough, while guaifenesin functions as an expectorant to help thin mucus. Phenylephrine is a decongestant commonly included to help relieve nasal congestion. This product is marketed under the FDA's over-the-counter monograph rules for cough and cold medicines.
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Microcrystalline cellulose is a purified form of cellulose, a natural fiber from plant sources. It acts as a binder and filler in tablets and capsules, helping hold ingredients together and give the medicine its shape and size.
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Croscarmellose sodium is a plant-based substance derived from cellulose. It acts as a disintegrant, helping tablets and capsules break down quickly in the digestive system so the medicine can be absorbed.
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Magnesium stearate is a salt made from magnesium and stearic acid, a fatty substance. It's used in tablets and capsules as a lubricant and glidant to help ingredients flow smoothly during manufacturing and prevent sticking.
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Titanium dioxide is a bright white mineral powder commonly used as a colorant and opacifying agent. It makes pills and tablets white or lighter in color and helps make coatings non-transparent.
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Triacetin is a clear, oily liquid made from glycerin and acetic acid. It works as a plasticizer and solvent in medicines, helping soften coatings and improve how liquids mix together in formulations.
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| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs. | |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data. | |
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| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
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| Giltuss Cough and Cold 388 mg/1; 28 mg/1; 10 mgthis 58552-0331-20 | Gil | 20 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
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| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 58552-0331-20 You're viewing this | 2 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (58552-331-20) / 10 TABLET in 1 BLISTER PACK | 2021-04-01 | Active |
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🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Uses Temporarily relieves the symptoms associated with a cough, the common cold, hay fever, or other upper respiratory allergies. Helps loosen phlegm (mucus), loosens nasal congestion, thin bronchial secretions, drain bronchial tubes, make coughs more productive, clear stuffy nose, clear nasal passageways, and shrinks swollen membranes.
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions • Adults and Children 12 years and over: Take 1 tablet every 6 to 8 hours. Do not take more than 4 tablets in a 24 hour period. • Children 6 to 12 years of age: Take 1/2 tablet every 6 to 8 hours. Do not take more than 2 tablets in a 24-hour period. • Children under 6 years of age: Consult a physician.
⚠️ Warnings ▾
Warnings Do not use more than the recommended dosage or 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 are uncertain whether your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a health professional. Ask a doctor before use if you have: heart disease excessive phlegm (mucus) high blood pressure diabetes thyroid disease difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema Stop use and ask a doctor if: nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occurs symptoms are accompanied by fever, rash, persistent headache, or excessive phlegm (mucus) cough and congestion do not improve within 7 days or tend to recur These could be signs of a serious condition.
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of the reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Drug Facts Active Ingredients (in each tablet) Dextromethorphan HBr, 28 mg Guaifenesin, 388 mg Phenylephrine HCl, 10 mg
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients Croscarmellose Sodium, Dicalcium Phosphate, Hypromellose, Magnesium Silicate, Magnesium Stearate, Maltodextrin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Mineral Oil, Polyvinylpyrrolidone, Silica, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Stearic Acid, Titanium Dioxide and Triacetin.
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purposes Antitussive Expectorant Nasal Decongestant