Dextromethorphan

What Are The Uses Of Dextromethorphan?

Dextromethorphan, a morphine class drug, is used in the treatment of a cough (temporary relief). However, it doesn’t cure a cough caused by asthma, or smoking etc.

What Are The Side Effects Of Dextromethorphan?

The most common side effects of Dextromethorphan are

• Slight drowsiness/dizziness
• Nausea/vomiting
• Body rash/itching
• Constipation /  diarrhoea
• Confusion / sedation
• Nervousness
• Closed eye hallucination

Sometimes severe (but rare) side effects are

• Respiratory depression
• Severe dizziness
• Trouble breathing

Please consult a physician if the symptoms are persistent.

What Are The Contraindications Of Dextromethorphan?

Please inform your doctor if you have any of the following conditions:

• Hyper sensitivity towards the drug Dextromethorphan or any other allergies
• Systemic mastocytosis
• Liver problems
• Asthma, Chronic bronchitis
• Diabetes
• Pregnancy, Breast feeding
• Slowed breathing