Capron DM

Generic name:dextromethorphan and pyrilamine [ DEX-troe-me-THOR-fan-and-pir-IL-a-meen ]
Brand names: Capron DM, Capron DMT
Drug class:Upper respiratory combinations

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on May 2, 2022. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is Capron DM?

Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant and pyrilamine is an antihistamine.

Capron DM is a combination medicine used to treat cough, runny nose, sneezing, itching, and watery eyes caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.

Capron DM will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.

Capron DM may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Do not use Capron DM if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days, such as isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, or tranylcypromine.

Do not use this medicine only to make a child sleepy. Death can occur from the misuse of cough or cold medicines in very young children.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to dextromethorphan or pyrilamine.

Do not use Capron DM if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine, and others.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if this medicine is safe to use if you have ever had:

• chronic bronchitis or other breathing problems;

• heart problems;

• glaucoma;

• a thyroid disorder;

• diabetes; or

• an enlarged prostate and urination problems.

Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding....