Later this month an FDA advisory committee is scheduled to consider whether the agency should require a prescription for Robitussin, NyQuil, and other medications containing dextromethorphan (DXM), a ...

What is dextromethorphan used for? Dextromethorphan is commonly used to reduce cough caused by common cold or inhaled allergens or that makes it hard for you to fall asleep. Dextromethorphan may also ...

Dextromethorphan is a generic, over-the-counter (OTC) drug that’s used to help relieve cough in adults and certain children. As with other drugs, dextromethorphan can cause side effects, such as ...

WASHINGTON — Sens. Bob Casey, D-Pa., and Lisa Murkowski, R-Ark., on Friday introduced the Preventing Abuse of Cough Treatments Act of 2013, which would require retailers to restrict the sale of ...

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

Dextromethorphan, often taken as a cough suppressant, is now approved to treat major depressive disorder (MDD) in combination with bupropion. A clinical trial found that dextromethorphan/bupropion ...

Dextromethorphan is an over-the-counter (OTC) medication that comes in two forms: oral suspension and oral capsules. The correct dose depends on what form you’re taking. Adults taking dextromethorphan ...

Ever lose sleep worrying about your teen-ager and drugs? There are reports of a new threat, from a drug you've probably given your children to get some sleep: cough and cold medicine. It's right there ...