Which cough syrup does not contain dextromethorphan?
Does all Robitussin have dextromethorphan?
Main differences between Delsym and Robitussin
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Brand/generic status Brand and generic available Brand and generic available
What is the generic name? Dextromethorphan Dextromethorphan
Is dextromethorphan the only cough suppressant?
Dextromethorphan can be the only active ingredient in a cough suppressant medicine or can be found in medicines that treat the multiple symptoms of cough and cold, and cough suppressant lozenges.
Who should not take dextromethorphan?
do not take dextromethorphan if you are taking a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam, Zelapar), and tranylcypromine (Parnate), or if you have stopped taking an MAO inhibitor within the past 2 weeks.
What is the best medicine to stop coughing?
PHARMACISTS' TOP CHOICES In 2019, 44% of pharmacists surveyed in Pharmacy Times®' 2019 OTC Guide® recommended Delsym (dextromethorphan) as a first-line cough suppressant. Another 30% suggested Mucinex DM (guaifenesin/dextromethorphan), and 20% advocated for Robitussin (guaifenesin).2019-07-17
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.