Glaxosmithkline Consumer Healthcare Holdings recalls Childrens Dimetapp Cold & Cough, For ages 6 yrs. & over, 8 FL OZ. bottle, (237 mL), Distributed by: Pfizer Madison, NJ
Glaxosmithkline recalls Childrens Dimetapp Cold & Cough bottles for ages 6+ due to missing graduations on dosing cups, which could lead to incorrect dosing for younger children.
Lower-risk recall
Defective Delivery System: the dosing cups are missing graduations applicable to certain age groups.
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What happened, in plain English
Glaxosmithkline is recalling Childrens Dimetapp Cold & Cough bottles for ages 6 and over because the dosing cups lack graduations for certain age groups. This could cause incorrect dosing if users try to measure the medicine without proper markings. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/37045-glaxosmithkline-childrens-dimetapp-cold-cough-recall-missing-dosing-cups-for.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/37045-glaxosmithkline-childrens-dimetapp-cold-cough-recall-missing-dosing-cups-for · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-1362-2020
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“Glaxosmithkline Childrens Dimetapp Cold & Cough Recall: Missing Dosing Cups for Ages 6+.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/37045-glaxosmithkline-childrens-dimetapp-cold-cough-recall-missing-dosing-cups-for. Based on FDA recall #D-1362-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-1362-2020%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The dosing cups in these bottles do not have graduations specific to certain age groups. This means users might not be able to measure the correct dose for children, leading to potential underdosing or overdosing.
Who’s affected
Parents or caregivers of children aged 6 and older who use the Childrens Dimetapp Cold & Cough bottles. Children younger than 6 are at higher risk due to potential incorrect dosing.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the 8 FL OZ (237 mL) bottle labeled 'Childrens Dimetapp Cold & Cough' for ages 6 years and over. The product was distributed by Pfizer Madison, NJ and made in Canada with UPC 60300312234196.
- Brand
Glaxosmithkline Consumer Healthcare- Product
Childrens Dimetapp Cold & Cough, For ages 6 yrs. & over, 8 FL OZ. bottle, (237 mL), Distributed by: Pfizer Madison, NJ- Category
Drug
All 2 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class II- Status
Terminated- Distribution
Nationwide in the US
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity | NDC |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-1361-2020 | Childrens Robitussin Honey Cough and Chest Congestion DM, dextromethorphan (cough suppressant), guaifenesin (expectorant), 4 FL OZ. bottle (118 mL), Distributed by: Pfizer, Madison, NJ 07940 USA, UPC: 50300318760128, NDC: 0031-8760-12.; Lot #s: 02177, 02178, Exp. 01/31/2022 | 132,336 bottles | 0031-8760-12, 5030031876 |
| D-1362-2020 | Childrens Dimetapp Cold & Cough, For ages 6 yrs. & over, 8 FL OZ. bottle, (237 mL), Distributed by: Pfizer Madison, NJ 07940, Made in Canada, UPC: 60300312234196, NDC: 0031-2234-19.; Lot CL8292, Exp. 09/30/2021 | 78,132 bottles | — |
What to do — step by step
Check Product Label
Look for the 8 FL OZ (237 mL) bottle with 'Childrens Dimetapp Cold & Cough' for ages 6 years and over.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to use?
The product is not safe for correct dosing due to missing graduations on the dosing cups, which could lead to incorrect dosing for certain age groups.
What should I do if I have this product?
The recall does not specify a remedy, so check the product label to see if it matches the recalled items and contact Glaxosmithkline Consumer Healthcare for further instructions.
Why is this product being recalled?
The dosing cups lack graduations applicable to certain age groups, which could result in incorrect dosing for children.
Contact Glaxosmithkline Consumer Healthcare
We’ve drafted a message you can send Glaxosmithkline Consumer Healthcare to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-1362-2020 — Glaxosmithkline Consumer Healthcare Childrens Dimetapp Cold & Cough, For ages 6 yrs. & over, 8 FL O Hello, I own a Childrens Dimetapp Cold & Cough, For ages 6 yrs. & over, 8 FL OZ. bottle, (237 mL), Distributed by: Pfizer Madison, NJ that is covered by recall D-1362-2020 from Glaxosmithkline Consumer Healthcare. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #D-1362-2020 (June 16, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-1362-2020 to see it in context.
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