Dextromethorphan Polistirex
Over-the-CounterNombres comerciales: foster and thrive 12 hour cough relief
About This Medication
Oral preparation used for symptom management and health support.
Principios Activos
| Ingrediente | Concentración |
|---|---|
| Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide | - |
Indicaciones y Uso
Dosificación y Administración
Advertencias y Precauciones
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. Allergy Alert: Contains sodium metabisulfite, a sulfite that may cause allergic-type reactions. Ask a doctor before use if you have • chronic cough that lasts as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) Stop use and ask a doctor if • side effects occur. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. • cough lasts more than 7 days, cough comes back, or occurs with fever, rash or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).
Frequently Asked Questions
Uses temporarily relieves • cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with the common cold or inhaled irritants • the impulse to cough to help you get to sleep
Directions • shake bottle well before use • measure only with dosing cup provided • do not use dosing cup with other products • dose as follows or as directed by doctor • mL = milliliter adults and children 12 years of age and over 10 mL every 12 hours, not to exceed 20 mL in 24 hours children 6 to under 12 years of age 5 mL every 12 hours, not to exceed 10 mL in 24 hours children …
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. Allergy Alert: Contains sodium metabisulfite, a sulfite that may cause allergic-type reactions. Ask a doctor before use if you have • chronic cough that …
Dextromethorphan Polistirex is available over the counter (OTC) without a prescription.
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- • DailyMed — Dextromethorphan Polistirex drug label (National Library of Medicine)
- • openFDA — Dextromethorphan Polistirex label data (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
- • RxNorm — RXCUI 1373045 (NLM Normalized Drug Names)
- • NDC Directory — Dextromethorphan Polistirex (FDA National Drug Code)
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Fuentes de datos: DailyMed (NLM), openFDA, MFDS