Dextromethorphan

Generic Name
Dextromethorphan
Brand Names
Auvelity, Benylin DM, Bromfed DM, Broncotron, Cepacol Sore Throat Plus Cough, Cheracol D, Children's Nyquil Cold and Cough, Chloraseptic Sore Throat + Cough, Coricidin Hbp Chest Congestion, Coricidin Hbp Cough and Cold, Creomulsion, DM, Dayquil Cough, Delsym, Delsym Cough Plus Chest Congestion DM, Delsym Cough Plus Soothing Action, Delsym Cough Relief Plus Soothing Action, Despec Reformulated Jun 2008, Diabetic Tussin DM, Dimetapp Long Acting Cough Plus Cold, Diphen, G-zyncof, Mucinex Children's Cough, Mucinex Cough, Mucinex DM, Nuedexta, Nyquil Cough, Pediacare Children's Cough and Congestion, Promethazine DM, Robafen Cough, Robafen DM, Robitussin 12 Hour Cough Relief, Robitussin Cough & Congestion, Robitussin Maximum Strength Cough Plus Chest Congestion DM, Robitussin Nighttime Cough DM, Robitussin Pediatric Cough & Cold LA, Robitussin Pediatric Cough Suppressant, Safetussin DM, Safetussin PM, Scot-tussin DM, Scot-tussin Diabetic CF, Scot-tussin Sugar Free DM, Sudafed PE Children's Cold & Cough, Triaminic Day Time Cold & Cough, Tusnel Diabetic
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C18H25NO
CAS Number
125-71-3
Unique Ingredient Identifier
7355X3ROTS
Background

Dextromethorphan is a levorphanol derivative and codeine analog commonly used as a cough suppressant and also a drug of abuse. Although similar in structure to other opioids, it has minimal interaction with opioid receptors.

Dextromethorphan was granted FDA approval before 3 December 1957.

Indication

Dextromethorphan is indicated in combination with brompheniramine and pseudoephedrine in the treatment of coughs and upper respiratory symptoms associated with allergies or the common cold. Dextromethorphan is also used in combination with guaifenesin as an over-the-counter product to relieve a cough. Dextromethorphan in combination with quinidine is indicat...

Associated Conditions
Allergic cough, Common Cold, Cough, Cough caused by Common Cold, Coughing caused by Allergies, Coughing caused by Bronchitis, Coughing caused by Flu caused by Influenza, Fever, Flu caused by Influenza, Headache, Irritative cough, Itching of the nose, Itching of the throat, Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), Nasal Congestion, Pseudobulbar Affect (PBA), Rhinorrhoea, Sneezing, Cold or flu syndrome, Upper respiratory symptoms, Watery itchy eyes
Associated Therapies
Airway secretion clearance therapy, Bronchodilation, Oropharyngeal antisepsis
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