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Dextromethorphan (Systemic)

Brand Names : Benylin Adult Formula Cough Syrup, Benylin Pediatric Cough Suppressant, Cough-X, Creo-Terpin, Delsym Cough Formula, Diabe-TUSS DM Syrup, Hold DM, Pertussin CS Children's Strength, Pertussin DM Extra Strength, Robitussin Maximum Strength Cough Suppressant, Robitussin Pediatric Cough Suppressant, Sucrets 4 Hour Cough Suppressant, Trocal, Vicks 44 Cough Relief, Balminil DM, Balminil DM Children, Benylin DM, Benylin DM 12 Hour, Benylin DM for Children, Benylin DM for Children 12 Hour, Broncho-Grippol-DM, Calmylin #1, Delsym, Koffex DM, Novahistex DM, Novahistine DM, Robitussin Pediatric, Triaminic DM Long Lasting for Children

Dextromethorphan | Before Using | Proper Use | Precautions | Side Effects


Precautions While Using This Medicine

If your cough has not improved after 7 days, if sore throat has not improved after 2 days, if you have a high fever, skin rash, or continuing headache with the cough, or if asthma or high blood pressure is present, check with your doctor. These signs may mean that you have other medical problems.

Dissolve lozenges in the mouth with caution, to lessen the risk of choking.


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Date Revised: 06/11/1999









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