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dextromethorphan/guaifenesin (Robitussin DM, Naldecon Dx)

Indications: expectorant & antitussive Dosage: - 10 mL every 4 hours. - 5 mL/dose if 6-12 yo. 2.5 mL/dose if 2-5 yo. Adverse effects: 1) dry mouth 2) GI upset 3) drowsiness 4) with toxic doses a) CNS depression b) respiratory depression

Interactions

drug interactions

General

Ear nose throat combination

Database Correlations

PUBCHEM cid=3055207

References

  1. The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 9th ed. Gilman et al, eds. Permagon Press/McGraw Hill, 1996
  2. Drug Information & Medication Formulary, Veterans Affairs, Central California Health Care System, 1st ed., Ravnan et al eds, 1998 - not on National VA formulary

Components

dextromethorphan (Benylin DM) guaifenesin (Robitussin, Fenesin, Humibid LA, Mucinex)