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Treats a cough caused by colds, the flu, and other conditions. Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant.
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Delsym, Creo-Terpin, Simply Cough, Vicks 44 Cough Relief, Rite Aid Tussin Cough, Robafen Cough, Pediacare Long-Acting Cough, Children's Pedia Care, Miltuss, Robitussin Maximum Strength, Good Neighbor Tussin, Babee Cof Syrup, Robitussin Pediatric Cough, St. Joseph, ElixSure Cough Children's |
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Dextromethorphan
Delsym, Creo-Terpin, Simply Cough, Vicks 44 Cough Relief, Rite Aid Tussin Cough, Robafen Cough, Pediacare Long-Acting Cough, Children's Pedia Care, Miltuss, Robitussin Maximum Strength, Good Neighbor Tussin, Babee Cof Syrup, Robitussin Pediatric Cough, St. Joseph, ElixSure Cough Children's
Uses
Treats a cough caused by colds, the flu, and other conditions. Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant.
Storage
- Store at room temperature, away from heat, light, and moisture.
- Do not freeze the oral liquid.
Keep all medicine away from children.
How To Use
- APPEARANCE: Chewable Tablet, Lozenge, Liquid, Liquid Filled Capsule.
Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often.
- Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.
If you are using this medicine without a prescription, follow the instructions on the medicine label.
You may take this medicine with or without food.
The chewable tablet can be chewed or crushed or swallowed whole.
- Drink plenty of water after swallowing the tablet.
Slowly dissolve the lozenge in your mouth.
Shake the oral liquid well just before each use.
- Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.
Side Effects
- If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
Mild drowsiness, dizziness, nervousness, or restlessness
Nausea, vomiting, stomach pain
Precautions
- You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to dextromethorphan.
- You should not use this medicine if you are also using an MAO inhibitor (such as Parnate®, Nardil®, or Marplan®) or if you have used one of these medicines in the past 2 weeks.
Missed Dose
- Take the missed dose as soon as you remember.
- It is not usually a concern if you miss one dose.
Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose.
You should not use two doses at the same time.
Drug Interactions
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have asthma or liver disease.
This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy.
- Avoid driving, using machines, or doing anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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