Dextromethorphan is indicated as an antitussive, for the relief of an unproductive cough.

Dry Cough

Adults and Children aged 12 years and over:

• 10 ml syrup (15 mg dextromethorphan) 4 times a day.
• Maximum daily dose: 40 ml syrup (60 mg dextromethorphan)

Children under 12 years:

• This product is contraindicated in children under the age of 12 years 

Dextromethorphan may cause-

• drowsiness
• somnolence
• dizziness
• diarrhea

Drowsiness

Somnolence

Dizziness

Diarrhea

• Patients with acute or chronic asthma, a persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with chronic bronchitis or emphysema, or cough accompanied by excessive secretions should not use this product unless directed by a physician.
• Even at therapeutic doses, prolonged use of this product may result in drug dependence (addiction) in all patients.
• Restlessness, lacrimation, rhinorrhea, yawning, perspiration, chills, myalgia, mydriasis, and palpitations are all symptoms of drug withdrawal syndrome.
• Serotonergic effects, including the development of a potentially fatal serotonin syndrome, have been reported with concomitant administration of dextromethorphan and serotonergic agents such as selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRIs), drugs that impair serotonin metabolism (including monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)) and CYP2D6 inhibitors.