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

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Drug Class

Cough suppressant

Brands

Benylin • Delsym • Dextromethorphan cough syrup • Sinuclear • Flustat • Dilinct

Side Effects

Common

Abdominal pain
Fatigue
Dizziness
Drowsiness
Nausea

Treats

Upper respiratory tract infection
2.7
22 reviews
Common cold
2.6
114 reviews
Respiratory tract infections
2.5
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Upper respiratory infection
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Flu (influenza)
2.2
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What is the use of dextromethorphan?

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What is delsym (dextromethorphan) used for?

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What is the generic form of Delsym (dextromethorphan)?

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If I took 1/2 bottle of delsym (dextromethorphan) in one day, would I overdose?

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I took some benylin (dextromethorphan) extra strength that had already expired. What is this going to do to me?

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I OD'd on 700 mg of Dextromethorphan HBr a month ago and since then I've been constantly spaced out and anxious. What could be causing this?

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What does takeing dextromethorphan hbr to get high do to you, how does it affect your health, short term and long term? Is occasional use ok?

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What is the dosage on delsym (dextromethorphan) for a 128lb child? I believe it's the adult dose at 10ml, every 12 hours, i just want to be sure.

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I took delsym at 10:24pm when can i take nyquil?

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What are the tests for dextromethorphan overdose?

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Can i take benzonatate 200mg with delsym night time?

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Does anyone have info about side effects of dextromethorphan?

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How long does delsym (dextromethorphan) stay in your urine for?

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Can you get perminent damage from delsym (dextromethorphan) overdose?

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Can you take delsym (dextromethorphan) if you are allergic to codeine?

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Is there an ingredient in benylin (dextromethorphan) that helps your skin?

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Have been taking delsym containing dextromethorphan. What are side effects?

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There any way to counteract these side-effects of delsym (dextromethorphan)?

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What is the definition or description of: Delsym (dextromethorphan) overdose?

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

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