Question 1

is there any cough medicines without dextromethorphan

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are many of them both otc and by prescription. Ask your doctor and pharmacist which is best for your condition.

Question 2

can you take the cough medicine delsym (dextromethorphan) while taking sertaline?

Accepted Answer

Caution: Interaction between Delsym (dextromethorphan) and sertraline can increase drowsiness, sedation, dizziness etc. Take only as prescribed.

Question 3

what cough medicine is safe to take with prozac since dextromethorphan has a possible severe interaction with prozac?

Accepted Answer

: Unfortunately no cough suppressant meds are safe when you're on prozac because of potential dangerous interaction. You'll have to use mucus looseners like guaifenesin or old fashioned honey. Ask your pharmacist about taking cough drops or using lozenges while on prozac.

Question 4

28 weeks pregnant is it okay to take delsym (dextromethorphan) cough medicine?

Accepted Answer

Safe : That medication is approved for use in pregnancy

Question 5

is it ok to take benzonatate with an over the counter cough medicine that has dextromethorphan and guaifenesin in it?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Benzonatate is the active ingredient in Tessalon. It works by numbing the throat and upper respiratory tree.There is no conflict.

Question 6

what is a good cough medicine?

Accepted Answer

Coughing: A good remedy for coughing is honey (buckwheat is good choice) with lemon juice added to Chamomile tea or ginger tea.  For an uncooperative cough – Benzonatate can be effective.

Question 7

what is the best otc cough medicine?

Accepted Answer

Antihistamines: Coughs are caused by mucous running down into your lungs from your nose.  If you use an antihistamine (such as benedryl, Claritin (loratadine) or zyrtec)  to dry up the post-nasal drip the cough will be better.  It's best not to use a cough suppressant especially in children because if the mucous is not coughed up it can lead to pneumonia and cough suppressants can have dangerous side effects.

Question 8

what is the best children's cough medicine?

Accepted Answer

Depends...: Cough is a reflex that is there for a reason. In order to get rid of a cough, you need to find out why it is there. If the cough is getting rid of secretions, suppressing it is dangerous. Keeping hydrated so the secretions are thin and easy to cough up is key. If the cough is due to bronchospasm, bronchodilator med is the answer. So, treating the cause of cough is needed to get rid of it!

Question 9

what is the best readily available cough medicine?

Accepted Answer

What helped before: Cough medicines are for decreasing the urge to cough, due to tickling, mucus, or mild irritation in the throat. Coughing is desired and is needed when there is mucus lower in the throat, or coming from the lungs (otherwise, mucus would stay in the lungs and lead to pneumonia). Menthol lozenges +/- anesthetic in the lozenge, can help. Robitussin dm (guaifenesin and dextromethorphan) +/- "cold medicines", can help. Sipping tea helps.

Question 10

can you tell me have i taken too much cough medicine?

Accepted Answer

Beyond the label: You should only take cough medicine as the label indicates.  Anything more is strongly prohibited.

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