Details About Generic Salt ::  Dextrome

Main Medicine Class::    

(DEX-troe-meth-OR-fan HIGH-droe-BROE-mide)

Benylin Adult

Liquid

15 mg/5 mL

Benylin DM

Syrup

10 mg/5 mL

Benylin Pediatric

Liquid

7.5 mg/5 mL

Children’s Hold

Lozenges

5 mg

Creo-Terpin

Liquid

10 mg/15 mL (3.33 mg/ 5 mL)

Delsym

Liquid, sustained-action

Dextromethorphan polistirex equivalent to 30 mg dextromethorphan HBr/5 mL.

Diabetes CF

Syrup

10 mg/5 mL

Drixoral Cough Liquid Caps

Capsules

30 mg

Hold DM

Lozenges

5 mg

Pediatric Vicks 44d Dry Hacking Cough and Head Congestion

Syrup

15 mg/15 mL (1 mg/mL

Pertussin CS

Liquid 3.5 mg/5 mL

Pertussin ES

Liquid

15 mg/5 mL

Robitussin Cough Calmers

Lozenges

5 mg

Robitussin Pediatric

Liquid

7.5 mg/5 mL

Scot-Tussin DM Cough Chasers

Lozenges

2.5 mg

Silphen DM

Syrup

10 mg/5 mL

St. Joseph Cough Suppressant

Liquid

7.5 mg/5 mL

Sucrets 4-hr Cough

Lozenges

15 mg

Sucrets Cough Control

Lozenges

5 mg

Suppress

Lozenges

7.5 mg

Trocal

Lozenges

7.5 mg

Vicks Dry Hacking Cough

Liquid

15 mg/5 mL

Balminil DM, Balminil DM Children, Benylin DM, Benylin DM for Children, Delsym, Koffex DM, Koffex DM Children, Robitussin Pediatric, Triaminic DM

Class: Antitussive, Nonnarcotic

 

Drugs Class ::

 Action Suppresses cough by central action on cough center in medulla.

Indications for Drugs ::

 Indications Management of nonproductive cough.

Drug Dose ::

 Route/Dosage

Gelcaps Adults and children (at least 12 yr): PO 30 mg q 6 to 8 hr (max, 120 mg/day).

Lozenges Adults and children (at least 12 yr) PO 5 to 15 mg q 1 to 4 hr (max, 120 mg/day).

Children (6 to under 12 yr): PO 5 to 10 mg q 1 to 4 hr (max, 60 mg/day).

Liquid and syrup Adults and children (at least 12 yr): PO 10 to 20 mg q 4 hr or 30 mg q 6 to 8 hr (max, 120 mg/day).

Children (6 to under 12 yr): PO 15 mg q 6 to 8 hr (max, 60 mg/day).

Children (2 to under 6 yr): PO 7.5 mg q 6 to 8 hr (max, 30 mg/day).

Extended-release suspension Adults and children (at least 12 yr): PO 60 mg q 12 hr (max, 120 mg/day).

Children (6 to under 12 yr): PO 30 mg q 12 hr (max, 60 mg/day).

Children (2 to under 6 yr): PO 15 mg q 12 hr (max, 30 mg/day).

Contraindication ::

 Contraindications Standard considerations.

Drug Precautions ::

 Precautions

Pregnancy: Category C. Lactation: Undetermined. Chronic cough: Do not use for persistent or chronic cough (eg, smoking, asthma, emphysema) or when cough is accompanied by excessive secretions. People with high fever, rash, persistent headache, nausea, or vomiting should use only under medical supervision. Drug abuse and dependence: Anecdotal reports of abuse have increased. However, abuse and dependency potential is undetermined.

PATIENT CARE CONSIDERATIONS

Drug Side Effects ::

 Adverse Reactions

Nausea, drowsiness, dizziness.

Drug Mode of Action ::  

 Action Suppresses cough by central action on cough center in medulla.

Drug Interactions ::

 Interactions

MAO Inhibitors: Hypotension, hyperpyrexia, nausea, myoclonic jerks, and coma may develop after coadministration.

Drug Assesment ::

 Assessment/Interventions

• Obtain patient history, including drug history and any known allergies. Note any respiratory problems and smoking history.
• Assess type of cough (dry or productive), severity, and progression.
• Assess baseline vital signs including fever.
• Do not administer for persistent or chronic cough, longer than 7 days, or when cough is accompanied by excessive secretions.
• Monitor blood glucose levels in diabetic patients.

OVERDOSAGE: SIGNS & SYMPTOMS   Ataxia, respiratory depression, convulsions (children); altered sensory perception, dysphoria, slurred speech (adults)

Drug Storage/Management ::

 Administration/Storage

• Store liquids, lozenges, and syrups at room temperature and out of reach of children.

Drug Notes ::

 Patient/Family Education

• Alert patient that many products contain alcohol.
• Instruct patient to notify health care provider before taking medication with other prescriptions (eg, MAOIs).
• Inform diabetic patients that base may contain sucrose or other sugars.
• Encourage increased fluid intake to thin secretions.
• Teach patients how to cough and breathe deeply to maximize respiratory efforts.
• Explain to parents not to give lozenges to young children.

Disclaimer ::

The Information available on this site is for only Informational Purpose , before any use of this information please consult your Doctor .Price of the drugs indicated above may not match to real price due to many possible reasons may , including local taxes etc.. These are only approximate indicative prices of the drug.