Dextromethorphan and pyrilamine
Generic name: dextromethorphan and pyrilamine [ DEX-troe-me-THOR-fan-and-pir-IL-a-meen ]
Brand names: Capron DM, Capron DMT
Dosage forms: oral liquid (7.5 mg-7.5 mg/5 mL); oral tablet (30 mg-30 mg)
Drug class:Upper respiratory combinations
What is dextromethorphan and pyrilamine?
Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant and pyrilamine is an antihistamine.
Dextromethorphan and pyrilamine is a combination medicine used to treat cough, runny nose, sneezing, itching, and watery eyes caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.
Dextromethorphan and pyrilamine will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.
Dextromethorphan and pyrilamine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Do not use dextromethorphan and pyrilamine 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 dextromethorphan and pyrilamine 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;
a thyroid disorder;
diabetes; or
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