Dextromethorphan Polistirex — Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient

Dextromethorphan Polistirex is an active pharmaceutical ingredient found in 2 FDA-approved drug products. Forms: SUSPENSION, EXTENDED RELEASE. Routes: ORAL.

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Dextromethorphan Polistirex (2 brand names, 1 dosage form, 1 route)

Available dosage forms: SUSPENSION, EXTENDED RELEASE.

Routes of administration: ORAL.

Brand Names

  • DELSYM
  • DEXTROMETHORPHAN POLISTIREX

Indications and Usage

temporarily relieves •cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with the common cold or inhaled irritants •the impulse to cough to help you get to sleep

Dosage and Administration

• shake bottle well before use •measure only with dosing cup provided •do not use dosing cup with other products •dose as follows or as directed by doctor •mL = milliliter adults and children 12 years of age and over 10 mL every 12 hours, not to exceed 20 mL in 24 hours children 6 to under 12 years of age 5 mL every 12 hours, not to exceed 10 mL in 24 hours children 4 to under 6 years of age 2.5 mL every 12 hours, not to exceed 5 mL in 24 hours children under 4 years of age do not use

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