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
Proper Use of This MedicineUse this medicine only as directed by your doctor or the directions on the
label
. Do not use more of it, do not use it more often, and do not
use it for a longer time than your doctor or the label says. Although this
effect has happened only rarely, dextromethorphan has become habit-forming
(causing mental or physical dependence) in some persons who used too much
for a long time.
Dosing - The dose of dextromethorphan will be different
for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or
the directions on the label
. The following information includes only
the average doses of dextromethorphan. If your dose is
different, do not change it
unless your doctor tells you to do so. The number of capsules or tablets or teaspoonfuls of suspension or syrup
that you take depends on the strength of the medicine.
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For lozenge
dosage form:
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For cough:
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Adults and children 12 years of age and older - 5 to 15 mg every
two to four hours, as needed.
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Children younger than 2 years of age - Use and dose must be determined
by your doctor.
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Children 2 to 6 years of age - 5 mg every four hours, as needed.
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Children 6 to 12 years of age - 5 to 15 mg every two to six hours,
as needed.
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For syrup
dosage form:
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For cough:
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Adults and children 12 years of age and older - 30 mg every six
to eight hours, as needed.
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Children younger than 2 years of age - Use and dose must be determined
by your doctor.
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Children 2 to 6 years of age - 3.5 mg every four hours or 7.5
mg every six to eight hours, as needed.
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Children 6 to 12 years of age - 7 mg every four hours or 15 mg
every six to eight hours, as needed.
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For extended-release oral suspension
dosage form :
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For cough:
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Adults and children 12 years of age and older - 60 mg every twelve
hours, as needed.
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Children younger than 2 years of age - Use and dose must be determined
by your doctor.
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Children 2 to 6 years of age - 15 mg every twelve hours, as needed.
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Children 6 to 12 years of age - 30 mg every twelve hours, as
needed.
Missed dose - If you must take this medicine regularly and you
miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for
your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.
Do not double doses.
Storage - To store this medicine:
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Store away from heat and direct light.
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Keep out of the reach of children.
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Do not store the tablet form of this medicine in the bathroom, near
the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the
medicine to break down.
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Keep the liquid form of this medicine from freezing.
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Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure
that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.
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