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Medications›Dextromethorphan

Dextromethorphan

Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant which is a kind of antihistamine type drug (common cold or symptom drug).
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledgereviewed this
Internal Medicine 39 years experience
Drug Class

Cough suppressant

BrandsBenylin, Delsym, Dextromethorphan cough syrup, Sinuclear, Flustat, Dilinct

Side Effects

Common

Abdominal pain
Fatigue
Dizziness
Drowsiness
Nausea

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