Generic name: dextromethorphan (oral route) [ dex-troe-meth-OR-fan ]
Drug class:Antitussives
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 18, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Babee Cof Syrup
- Benylin Pediatric Formula
- Children's Pedia Care
- Creomulsion
- Creo-Terpin
- Delsym
- Dexalone
- ElixSure Cough Children's
- Father John's Medicine
- Miltuss
- Nycoff
- Pediacare
- Pediacare Long-Acting Cough
- Robafen Cough
- Robitussin
- Silphen DM
- Simply Cough
- St. Joseph
- Vicks 44 Cough Relief
Available Dosage Forms:
- Suspension, Extended Release
- Solution
- Tablet
- Liquid
- Capsule, Liquid Filled
- Elixir
- Syrup
Therapeutic Class: Antitussive
Uses for Nycoff
Dextromethorphan is used to relieve coughs due to colds or influenza (flu). It should not be used for chronic cough that occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema or when there is an unusually large amount of mucus or phlegm (flem) with the cough.
Dextromethorphan relieves cough by acting directly on the cough center in the brain.
This medicine is available without a prescription.
Do not give any over-the-counter (OTC) cough and cold medicine to a baby or child under 4 years of age. Using these medicines in very young children might cause serious or possibly life-threatening side effects .
Before using Nycoff
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
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