DEXTROMETHORPHAN
Brand names: Delsym (Dextromethorphan), RoboTablets, Equate Kids Daytime Dex Cough Gels, Mielim y mas, DELSYM, Delsym
Warnings
Warnings Do not use 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. Ask a doctor before use if you have chronic cough that lasts such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) Stop use and ask a doctor if cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Overdose
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Uses
Uses temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with the common cold or inhaled irritants the impulse to cough to help you get to sleep
Dosage forms & strengths
Directions: Shake well immediately before use. Do not exceed 4 doses in any 24 hour period. Adults and Children 12 years and over - 10 ml (2 tsps) every 6 to 8 hours Children 6 to under 12 years of age - 5 ml (1 tsp) every 6 to 8 hours Children under 6 years of age - Consult a doctor
Ingredients
Active Ingredient: (In each teaspoonful 5 mls) Purpose Dextromethorphan HBr 15 mg (USP)................................................Cough Suppressant
Inactive Ingredients: Aspartame, Flavor, Honey, Methylparaben, Potassium Sorbate, Propylene Glycol, Propylparaben, Purified Water and Sodium Chloride.