Dextromethorphan and pseudoephedrine
Generic name: dextromethorphan and pseudoephedrine [ DEX-troe-meth-OR-fan-and-SOO-doe-e-FED-rin ]
Brand names: Vicks 44 Cold & Cough LiquiCaps, Vicks 44 Cold and Cough LiquiCaps, Drixoral Cough and Congestion Liquid Caps, Vicks 44D, Robitussin Maximum Strength Cough and Cold,
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Dosage forms: oral capsule (30 mg-60 mg); oral liquid (10 mg-20 mg/5 mL; 5 mg-15 mg/5 mL; 7.5 mg-15 mg/5 mL)
Drug class:Upper respiratory combinations
What is dextromethorphan and pseudoephedrine?
There are many brands and forms of dextromethorphan and pseudoephedrine available and not all brands are listed on this leaflet.
Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant.
Dextromethorphan and pseudoephedrine is a combination medicine used to treat cough, stuffy nose and sinus congestion caused by allergies or the common cold.
Dextromethorphan and pseudoephedrine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Do not use dextromethorphan and pseudoephedrine if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days, such as isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, or tranylcypromine.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to dextromethorphan or pseudoephedrine.
Do not use this medicine if you have taken an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezoli
