Monograph Details
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Respiratory Tract
> Cough and cold
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DELSYM |
| Manufacturer |
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Reckitt Benckiser Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
| Legal Classification |
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OTC |
| Pharmacological Class |
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Antitussive. |
| Generic Name |
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Dextromethorphan polistirex (equivalent to dextromethorphan HBr) 30mg/5mL; ext-rel susp; orange or grape flavor; alcohol-free; contains sodium 6mg/5mL. |
| Indications |
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Nonproductive cough. |
| Children |
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<2 years: consult manufacturer. 2–6 years: 2.5mL. 6–12 years: 5mL. Both every 12 hours. |
| Adults |
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10mL every 12 hours. |
| Contraindications |
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Asthma. Lower respiratory disorders. During or within 14 days of MAOIs. |
| Precautions |
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Pregnancy. Nursing mothers. |
| Interactions |
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Hyperpyretic crisis with MAOIs. |
| How Supplied |
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Susp—3 oz, 5 oz |
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