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Dextromethorphan cough syrup

Dextromethorphan cough syrup

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Dextromethorphan cough syrup is a decongestant which is a kind of antihistamine type drug (common cold or symptom drug).

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Drug Class

Cough suppressant

Brands

Benylin • Delsym

Generic Drug

Dextromethorphan

Side Effects

Common

Dizziness
Drowsiness
Nausea
Abdominal pain
Fatigue

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Does abusing dextromethorphan cough syrup create some permanent brain damage?

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Is there any cough medicines without dextromethorphan

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My 3 year old has a bad summer cold and can not Sleep. She is up all night throwing up from the cough. Can I give her delsym (dextromethorphan)? She is 33 lbs.

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How long does it take for benylin (dextromethorphan) to kick in for my cough?

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Can an adult take a double dosage of children's benylin (dextromethorphan) night time cough or more?

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A 28-year old male asked:

How to treat a persistent cough with little phlegm? It only hurts when i cough and delsym (dextromethorphan) doesnt do much.

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A 27-year old female asked:

Had a dry cough for 20 days. I've tried several meds that contain dextromethorphan but not much help. I even hv palpitation/ SVT when taking it. Help?

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How soon can I give my 4 year old ibuprofen after giving delsym (dextromethorphan) cold and cough?

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Can I take clonazepam with cough medicine? (dextromethorphan hbr with chlorpheniramine maleate) aka coricidin high blood pressure cough and cold?

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