Dextromethorphan (Systemic)
Brand Names : Benylin Adult Formula Cough Syrup, Benylin Pediatric Cough Suppressant, Cough-X, Creo-Terpin, Delsym Cough Formula, Diabe-TUSS DM Syrup, Hold DM, Pertussin CS Children's Strength, Pertussin DM Extra Strength, Robitussin Maximum Strength Cough Suppressant, Robitussin Pediatric Cough Suppressant, Sucrets 4 Hour Cough Suppressant, Trocal, Vicks 44 Cough Relief, Balminil DM, Balminil DM Children, Benylin DM, Benylin DM 12 Hour, Benylin DM for Children, Benylin DM for Children 12 Hour, Broncho-Grippol-DM, Calmylin #1, Delsym, Koffex DM, Novahistex DM, Novahistine DM, Robitussin Pediatric, Triaminic DM Long Lasting for Children
CategoryDescriptionDextromethorphan (dex-troe-meth-OR-fan) is used to relieve coughs due to colds
or influenza (flu). It should not be used for chronic cough that occurs with
smoking, asthma, or emphysema or when there is an unusually large amount of
mucus or phlegm (flem) with the cough.
Dextromethorphan relieves cough by acting directly on the cough center
in the brain.
This medicine is available without a prescription; however, your doctor
may have special instructions on the proper use of this medicine for your
medical condition. It is available in the following dosage forms:
Oral
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Lozenges (U.S.)
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Extended-release oral suspension (U.S. and Canada)
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Syrup (U.S. and Canada)
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Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S. -
- Benylin Adult Formula Cough Syrup
- Benylin Pediatric Cough Suppressant
- Cough-X
- Creo-Terpin
- Delsym Cough Formula
- Diabe-TUSS DM Syrup
- Hold DM
- Pertussin CS Children's Strength
- Pertussin DM Extra Strength
- Robitussin Maximum Strength Cough Suppressant
- Robitussin Pediatric Cough Suppressant
- Sucrets 4 Hour Cough Suppressant
- Trocal
- Vicks 44 Cough Relief
In Canada -
- Balminil DM
- Balminil DM Children
- Benylin DM
- Benylin DM 12 Hour
- Benylin DM for Children
- Benylin DM for Children 12 Hour
- Broncho-Grippol-DM
- Calmylin #1
- Delsym
- Koffex DM
- Novahistex DM
- Novahistine DM
- Robitussin Pediatric
- Triaminic DM Long Lasting for Children
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