DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE

Brand names: Cough Suppressant Adult, MUCINEX INSTASOOTHE COUGH, Delsym Cough, ValuMeds Cough Relief, Dextromethorphan Hbr, Long Acting Cough Softgels, ROBITUSSIN LONG-ACTING COUGHGELS, ROBITUSSIN LONG-ACTING COUGH Soft CHEWS, Right Remedies Adult Long Lasting Cough Relief Softgel, GOODMEDS COUGH RELIEF DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR, Gencare Long-Acting Cough Relief, QUALITY CHOICE Long Acting Cough Softgel, Cough Relief, BupropiDex, TUSSIN COUGH EXPECTORANT COUGH SUPRESSANT DM, Creomulsion For Children, QUALITY CHOICE Adult Long-Acting Cough Softgel, Nuvicare Long-Acting Cough Relief, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Creomulsion Cough Medicine Adult Formula, Goodmeds Non-Drowsy Cough Relief, Stona, CVS Health COUGH SUPPRESSANT SOFTGEL, Dextabs, Mucinex Childrens Mighty Chews Cough, Mixed Berry Sore Throat and Cough lozenge, Childrens Robitussin Cough Long-Acting, Robitussin Direct Cough

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 MAΟΙ drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAΟΙ, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product. Ask a doctor before use if you have • a cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) • a cough that lasts or is chronic as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema Stop use and ask a doctor if cough lasts for more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. 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. Overdose warning: In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222). Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

Overdose

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact Poison Control Center right away.

Uses

Use temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold.

Dosage forms & strengths

LOZENGE TABLET CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED POWDER CRYSTAL TABLET, CHEWABLE CAPSULE CAPSULE, GELATIN COATED POWDER, FOR SUSPENSION LIQUID SYRUP
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 5 mg/1 DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 15 mg/1 DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 1 kg/kg DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 25 kg/25kg DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 1 g/g DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDRIODIDE 1 kg/kg DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10 mg/5mL GUAIFENESIN 100 mg/5mL DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 5 mg/5mL DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 20 mg/15mL DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10 mg/1 DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 50 kg/50kg BENZOCAINE 7.5 mg/1 DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 7.5 mg/5mL

Directions • do not take more than 8 softgels in any 24-hour period • this adult product is not intended for use in children under 12 years of age adults and children 12 years and over take 2 softgels every 6 to 8 hours, as needed children under 12 years do not use

Ingredients

Active:

Active ingredient (in each softgel) Dextromethorphan HBr, USP 15 mg

Inactive:

Inactive ingredients edible white ink, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, gelatin, glycerin, isopropyl alcohol, medium chain triglycerides, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propyl gallate, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol sorbitan solution

All identified pills

Official source

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