Dextromethorphan

FDA Drug Profile — Equate Kids Daytime Dex Cough Gels, Delsym, Delsym (Dextromethorphan), DELSYM, RoboTablets

Drug Details

Generic Name
Dextromethorphan
Brand Names
Equate Kids Daytime Dex Cough Gels, Delsym, Delsym (Dextromethorphan), DELSYM, RoboTablets, Mielim y mas
Application Number
M012
Sponsor
Walmart
NDC Codes
10
Dosage Forms
TABLET, CHEWABLE, POWDER, SUSPENSION, EXTENDED RELEASE, TABLET, LIQUID
Routes
ORAL
Active Ingredients
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, DEXTROMETHORPHAN

Indications and Usage

Uses helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes temporarily relieves these symptoms occurring with a cold: nasal congestion cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation

Warnings

Warnings Do not use if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric or emotional conditions, or Parkinson’s disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product. Ask a doctor before use if you have heart disease diabetes high blood pressure thyroid disease cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema cough that occurs with too much phlegm ( mucus) trouble urinating due to enlarged prostate gland Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any other oral nasal decongestant or stimulant. When using this product, do not use more than directed. Stop use and ask a doctor if nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur symptoms do not get better within 7 days or are accompanied by fever cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1800-222-122) right away.