From the official label (May 2026). Your prescription and pharmacist come first.
What the official label says. If a doctor prescribed it, follow the prescription. Your pack's leaflet comes first if it is different.
Helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and helps make cough more productive.
persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
Do not use for children under 12 years
Cough lasts more than than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of serious illness.
If pregnant or breast-feeding , ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
Take it when you remember, unless it is nearly time for the next dose. Then skip the missed one. Never take two doses at once to make up for it. Check your leaflet, as some medicines are different.
Other countries: check your pack's registration number and we point you to your regulator.
Type the registration number on the pack, or scan it with your camera.
helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and helps make cough more productive. (From the official U.S. FDA label.)
Follow your prescription or the leaflet in your pack. The official label says: do not crush, chew, or break tablet take with a full glass of water this product can be administered without regard for the timing of meals adults and children 12 years of age and over: 1 or 2 tablets every 12 hours do not exceed 4 tablets in 24 hours children under 12 years of age: do not use…
In many countries Giltuss hbp ex expectorant is sold without a prescription in some strengths. Rules differ by country, so ask a pharmacist.
The official label lists: Cough lasts more than than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of serious illness. Tell your doctor about any side effect that bothers you or does not go away.
The label gives a separate dose by age: children 12 years of age and over: 1 or 2 tablets every 12 hours do not exceed 4 tablets in 24 hours children under 12 years. Check the pack or ask a pharmacist.
If pregnant or breast-feeding , ask a health professional before use. Ask your doctor or midwife first.
Scan the registration number on your pack with PillVera (NAFDAC number in Nigeria, NDC in the United States, DIN in Canada), check the expiry date and buy only from licensed pharmacies.
This page shows what official sources say, in plain words. It is not medical advice: your prescription and your doctor or pharmacist come first. Brand names, strengths and rules differ between countries.