Dextromethorphan

Dextromethorphan is used for:

Temporarily relieving cough due to the common cold, upper respiratory tract infections, sinus inflammation, sore throat, or bronchitis.

Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. It works by loosening mucus and lung secretions in the chest and making coughs more productive.

Do NOT use Dextromethorphan if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Dextromethorphan
• you are taking or have taken furazolidone or a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor (eg, phenelzine) within the last 14 days

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Dextromethorphan :

Some medical conditions may interact with Dextromethorphan . Tell your health care provider if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have chronic cough, chronic bronchitis or any breathing problems, such as asthma, emphysema, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or if cough occurs with a large amount of mucus

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Dextromethorphan . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Furazolidone or MAO inhibitors (eg, phenelzine) because the risk of toxic side effects may be increased by Dextromethorphan

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Dextromethorphan may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.