Dextromethorphan is a type of medication called an antitussive, also known as a cough suppressant. Dextromethorphan is the active ingredient in many over-the-counter cough medications, such as ...

Dextromethorphan (Delsym, Robitussin) can interact with alcohol, other medications, and some supplements. For example, dextromethorphan can interact with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors ...

Dextromethorphan is an over-the-counter (OTC) cough reliever used in adults and some children. Learn about side effects, dosage, and more.

Dextromethorphan combined with sitagliptin shows potential for treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus, according to a study published in Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism.

Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. Some products may also or alternatively contain the following to treat other symptoms. Click on an ingredient below if you need more information about it.

The main active ingredient in most Delsym products is dextromethorphan. It reduces your urge to cough. There are Delsym products for adults and children as young as 4 years old.

A new study has explored the potential of Dextromethorphan, an FDA-approved drug, in the treatment of lung fibrosis. Lung fibrosis occurs after accumulation of scar tissue in the lung (left image ...

Dextromethorphan, a common ingredient in over-the-counter cough remedies, reduces some aspects of "windup" pain in fibromyalgia patients, whose enhanced pain responses appear not to be due to ...

The Post-Standard's 9/1/10 Business page features a piece about the possible deliberate use of cough syrups as intoxicants. On 8/31/10, Tara Parker Hope writes in the NY Times about migraines and ...

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania — A combination of dextromethorphan and quinidine (Nuedexta, Avanir Pharmaceuticals) significantly reduced symptoms of pseudobulbar affect (PBA) among patients with ...

Dextromethorphan stifles signals in the brain that set off the reflex to cough. It is a key ingredient of virtually all over-the-counter cough and cold formulations, including those sold as ...

High doses of cough and cold meds can have devastating effects, Consumer Reports says in this investigation into the over-the-counter medication dextromethorphan, or DXM, a cough suppressant.