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   Is Dextromethorphan a cough suppressant?

   • Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. It affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex. Dextromethorphan is used to treat a cough. It is available over-the-counter alone and is also present in many over-the-counter and prescription combination medications.

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   What is dextromethorphan used for?

   • The primary use of dextromethorphan is as a cough suppressant, for the temporary relief of cough caused by minor throat and bronchial irritation (such as commonly accompanies the flu and common cold ), or from inhaled particle irritants, as well as chronic cough at a higher dosage.

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   Is Dextromethorphan a sedative?

   • sedative. Dextromethorphan ( DXM ), sold under the trade name Robitussin among others, is a cough suppressant used in many cough and cold medicines. It affects serotonin, norepinephrine, NMDA, and sigma-1 receptors in the brain, all of which have been implicated in the pathophysiology of depression.

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   Does dextromethorphan have side effects?

   • Dextromethorphan is available as an over-the-counter (OTC) drug. Serious side effects from dextromethorphan are possible. But when taking it according to the instructions on the product label, side effects rarely occur. For some people, dextromethorphan can cause an allergic reaction.

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   Feb 23, 2024 · What is dextromethorphan? Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. It affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex. Dextromethorphan is used to treat a cough. It is available over-the-counter alone and is also present in many over-the-counter and prescription combination medications.

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   Dextromethorphan (DXM), sold under the trade name Robitussin among others, is a cough suppressant used in many cough and cold medicines. It affects serotonin, norepinephrine, NMDA, and sigma-1 receptors in the brain, all of which have been implicated in the pathophysiology of depression.

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   May 10, 2024 · Dextromethorphan is an over-the-counter (OTC) drug that helps relieve a dry cough from a short-term cause. It contains the same active ingredient as the brand-name medications Delsym and ...

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   Feb 13, 2024 · Dextromethorphan is an over-the-counter (OTC) cough reliever used in adults and some children. Learn about side effects, dosage, and more.

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   Find patient medical information for dextromethorphan HBr oral on WebMD including its uses, side effects and safety, interactions, pictures, warnings and user ratings.

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   Dextromethorphan is used to temporarily relieve cough caused by the common cold, the flu, or other conditions. Dextromethorphan will relieve a cough but will not treat the cause of the cough or speed recovery. Dextromethorphan is in a class of medications called antitussives.

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   Dec 21, 2023 · Detailed Dextromethorphan dosage information for adults and children. Includes dosages for Cough; plus renal, liver and dialysis adjustments.