Dextromethorphan

Also indexed as: Balminil DM®, Benylin Non-drowsy for Dry Coughs®, Broncho-Grippol-DM, Calmylin #1®, Contac CoughCaps®, Delsym®, Koffex DM®, Novahistex DM®, Novahistine DM®, Pertussin®, Robitussin Dry Cough®, Robitussin® Cough Calmers, Robitussin® Pediatric Cough, Sucrets® Cough Control Formula, Triaminic DM®, Vicks Vaposyrup Dry Cough®, Vicks® Formula 44

Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant used for short-term treatment of nonproductive coughs. It is available in nonprescription products alone and in combination with other nonprescription drugs to treat symptoms of allergy, colds, and upper respiratory infections.

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Depletion or interference	None known
Side effect reduction/prevention	None known
Supportive interaction	None known
Reduced drug absorption/bioavailability	None known
Adverse interaction	None known

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