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Dextrolyn
Dextromethorphan-Oral Liquid


Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant used to relieve a dry, hacking cough.

ALTERNATE NAMES

Robitussin, Tussin Maximum Strength, Benylin, Diabe-Tuss Dm, Miltuss, Soba Tussin, Soba Tussin Max Str Cough, Medi-Tussin, Tussin, Pertussin Es, Bentuss, Tussin Max Strength

 
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Robitussin, Tussin Maximum Strength, Benylin, Diabe-Tuss Dm, Miltuss, Soba Tussin, Soba Tussin Max Str Cough, Medi-Tussin, Tussin, Pertussin Es, Bentuss, Tussin Max Strength

Uses
Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant used to relieve a dry, hacking cough.


Storage
  • Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) away from heat and light.
  • Do not store in the bathroom.


Overdose
  • If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

How To Use
  • Take Dextrolyn by mouth as prescribed.
  • Do not increase your dose or take this more often than directed.

Side Effects
  • Dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, or stomach ache may occur the first several days as your body adjusts to the medication.
  • If any of these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor.
  • To avoid dizziness and lightheadedness when rising from a seated or lying position, get up slowly.
  • Also limit your intake of alcoholic beverages which will aggravate these effects.
  • Notify your doctor if you develop: chest pain, a rapid pulse, nervousness, confusion.
  • If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions
  • Tell your doctor if you have: lung problems (e.g., asthma, emphysema), allergies (especially drug allergies).
  • Dextrolyn should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy.
  • Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
  • Since small amounts of Dextrolyn are found in breast milk, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Missed Dose
  • If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
  • Do not double-up the dose to catch up.

Drug Interactions
  • Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you use, especially of: MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone, linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine).
  • Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

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