Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide
Over-the-CounterBrand names: MUCINEX INSTASOOTHE COUGH
About This Medication
Oral preparation used for symptom management and health support.
Active Ingredients
| Ingredient | Strength |
|---|---|
| Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide | - |
Indications & Usage
Dosage & Administration
Warnings & Precautions
Warnings Do Not Use ■ if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson’s disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product. Ask a doctor before use if you have ■ persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema ■ cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) Stop use and ask a doctor if cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition. If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a health professional before use.
Frequently Asked Questions
Uses Temporarily: ■ relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with the common cold or inhaled irritants ■ helps reduce the intensity of coughing
Directions Label
Warnings Do Not Use ■ if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson’s disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product. Ask a doctor before use if you have ■ persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema ■ cough …
Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide is available over the counter (OTC) without a prescription.
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- • DailyMed — Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide drug label (National Library of Medicine)
- • openFDA — Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide label data (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
- • RxNorm — RXCUI 1370219 (NLM Normalized Drug Names)
- • NDC Directory — Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide (FDA National Drug Code)
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Data sources: DailyMed (NLM), openFDA, MFDS