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Generic: Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide

Form: Syrup 10mg/5ml

Indication

Cough suppression, Flu, Common cold

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Adult Dose

Oral Cough suppressant Adults (>12 years of age): 10-20 mg (1-2 teaspoonful) every 4 hours, or 30 mg (3 teaspoonful) every 6-8 hours. Do not exceed 120 mg (12 teaspoonful) in 24 hours.

Child Dose

Oral Cough suppressant Children 6 to 12 years of age: 5-10 mg (1/2-1 teaspoonful) every 4 hours, or 15 mg (11/2 teaspoonful) every 6-8 hours. Do not exceed 60 mg (6 teaspoonful) in 24 hours. 2 to 6 years of age: 2.5-5 mg (1/4-1/2 teaspoonful) every 4 hours, or 7.5 mg (3/4 teaspoonful) every 6-8 hours. Do not exceed 30 mg (3 teaspoonful) in 24 hours. <2 years of age: Use only as directed by the physician.

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity to Dextromethorphan or any other component.

Mode of Action

Dextromethorphan is a centrally acting cough suppressant which acts on the cough centre in the medulla.

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Side effects of __NAME__

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Safety Advice

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Safety Advice

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Safety Advice

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