Dextromethorphan is a drug to relieve cough dry. This drug is available in tablet form, sirop, and lozenges (lozenges).
Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. This drug works by inhibiting the response or cough reflex in the brain. Please note that this medicine is not effective for coughing up phlegm or coughs caused by chronic bronchitis, asthma, emphysema, or smoking.
Trademark dextromethorphan: Actifed Plus Cough Supressant, Alpara, Antiza, Brochifar Plus, Decolsin, Konidin, Lacoldin, OB Combi Cough Cold, Panadol Cold & Flu, Sanaflu Plus Cough, Ultraflu Extra, Vicks Formula 44, Woods Peppermint Antitussive
What Ithat Dextromethorphan
| group | Free medicine |
| Category | Dry cough medicine or antitussive |
| Benefit | Relieves dry cough |
| Consumed by | Adults and children over 4 years old |
| Dextromethorphan for pregnant and lactating women | Category C: Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the fetus, but there are no controlled studies in pregnant women. Drugs should only be used if the expected benefit outweighs the risk to the fetus. It is not known whether dextromethorphan is absorbed into breast milk or not. If you are breastfeeding, do not use this medicine without consulting your doctor first. |
| Drug form | Tablets, syrups, lozenges (lozenges). |
Warning Before MengconsumptionDextromethorphan
Before taking this drug, you need to pay attention to the following:
- Do not take dextromethorphan if you allergic to this drug. Tell your doctor about any allergies you have.
- Tell your doctor if you have any respiratory problems, such as asthma, cough with phlegm, a respiratory infection, emphysema, or chronic bronchitis
- Tell your doctor if you have or are currently suffering from liver disease.
- Tell your doctor if you are taking MAOIs, such as phenelzine. Dextromethorphan should not be taken with this drug.
- Do not give dextromethorphan to children under 4 years of age. Always consult a doctor before giving cough and cold medicines that contain dextromethorphan to children.
- Do not drive a vehicle or do activities that require alertness after taking dextromethorphan, as this medicine may cause drowsiness or dizziness.
- Tell your doctor if you are taking any medications, supplements, or herbal products.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning a pregnancy.
- See your doctor immediately if you have an allergic reaction or overdose after taking dextromethorphan.
Dosage and Instructions for Use Dextromethorphan
The dose of dextromethorphan is not the same for each dosage form of the drug. In general, below is the division of the dose of dextromethorphan for cough relief based on the form of the drug:
Shape sirop
- Mature: 30 mg, every 6–8 hours.
- Children age 6–12 years old: 15 mg, every 6–8 hours. The dose should not be more than 60 mg per day.
- Children age 4–6 years: 7.5 mg, every 6–8 hours. Dosage should not be more than 20 mg per day.
t shapeablet
- Mature: 60 mg, every 12 hours. The dose should not be more than 120 mg per day.
- Children age 6–12 years old: 30 mg, every 12 hours. The dose should not be more than 60 mg per day.
- Children age 4–6 years: 15 mg, every 12 hours. Dosage should not be more than 20 mg per day.
Shape permen lozenges(lozenges)
- Mature: 5–15 mg, every 2–4 hours. The dose should not be more than 120 mg per day.
- Children age 6–12 years old: 5–10 mg, every 2–6 hours. The dose should not be more than 60 mg per day.
Method Mengconsumption Dextromethorphan Properly
Follow the doctor's advice and read the information listed on the drug packaging before taking dextromethorphan. Do not reduce or increase the dose without consulting your doctor first.
Dextromethorphan can be taken before or after meals, every 4-12 hours. Try to take dextromethorphan at the same time every day for maximum treatment.
To take dextromethorphan, you should use the spoon or measuring cup provided in the package. Do not use a regular tablespoon, because the dose may not be as prescribed.
For patients who forget to take dextromethorphan, it is recommended to take it immediately if the interval with the next consumption schedule is not too close. If it is close, ignore it and do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor if symptoms do not subside after taking dextromethorphan for 7 days.
Store dextromethorphan at room temperature, and away from direct sunlight. Keep medicine out of reach of children.
Dextromethorphan Interaction withOther Drugs
The following are some drug interactions that can occur when dextromethorphan is used together with other drugs:
- Increased risk of occurrence serotonin syndrome when used with class drugs selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI), or monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI)
- Increased risk of drug poisoning when used with paroxetine, quinidine, terbinafine, or fluoxetine
- Increased risk of side effects on the nervous system, such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating when used with antihistamines or -class drugs central nervous system depressants (CNS)
Side Effects and Dangers Dextromethorphan
There are several side effects that can occur after taking dextromethorphan, namely:
- Dizzy
- Shaky
- Nausea or vomiting
- Drowsiness
- Stomach ache
- Unusual restlessness, nervousness, or tiredness
- hallucination
Check with your doctor if these side effects don't go away or get worse. Immediately see a doctor if you experience an allergic drug reaction which can be characterized by symptoms such as a swollen rash, difficulty breathing, or swelling of the lips or eyelids, after taking dextromethorphan.