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Dextromethorphan (Oral)
Treats a cough caused by colds, the flu, and other conditions. Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant.
Brand Names:
Delsym, Creo-Terpin, Simply Cough, Vicks 44 Cough Relief, Pediacare Long-Acting Cough, Benylin Pediatric Formula, Miltuss, Robitussin Maximum Strength, Babee Cof Syrup, Robitussin Pediatric Cough, St. Joseph, ElixSure Cough Children's, Father John's Medicine, Silphen DM, Creomulsion Cough
Contraindications:
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.
Uses:
Chewable Tablet, Lozenge, Liquid
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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.
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If you are using this medicine without a prescription, follow the instructions on the medicine label.
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You may take this medicine with or without food.
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The chewable tablet can be chewed or crushed or swallowed whole. Drink plenty of water after swallowing the tablet.
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Slowly dissolve the lozenge in your mouth.
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Shake the oral liquid well just before each use. Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.
If a dose is missed:
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Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. It is not usually a concern if you miss one dose.
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Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose.
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You should not use two doses at the same time.
Storage:
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Store at room temperature, away from heat, light, and moisture. Do not freeze the oral liquid.
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Keep all medicine away from children.
Special precautions:
Before taking, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to any medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart failure or liver disease. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking, call your doctor
Warnings:
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Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have asthma or liver disease.
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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.
Side Effects:
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Mild drowsiness, dizziness, nervousness, or restlessness
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Nausea, vomiting, stomach pain
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