ime izdelka: Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide
Sopomenke: Delsym;Sisaal;Dextro;ROMILAR;medicon;tusilan;Tussade;antussan;metrorat;Dormetan;;Romilar;Tussade;
št. CAS: 125-69-9
št. EINECS:204-750-1
Molekularna formula: C18H26BrNO
Molekularna teža: 352.31
Videz: white crystalline powder
Standard: Enterprise Standard
Dextromethorphan (DXM or DM) is an antitussive (cough suppressant) drug. It is one of the active ingredients in many over-the-counter cold and cough medicines,including generic labels and store brands, Benylin DM, Mucinex DM, Robitussin, NyQuil, Dimetapp,Vicks, Coricidin, Delsym, TheraFlu, and others. Dextromethorphan has also found other uses inmedicine, ranging from pain relief to psychological applications. It is sold in syrup, tablet, spray, and lozenge forms. In its pure form, dextromethorphan occurs as a white powder.
1. Dextromethorphan hydrobromide is used to treat a dry (nonproductive) cough caused by colds, flu or inhaled irritants.
2. The primary use of dextromethorphan hydrobromide is as an antitussive, or cough suppressant. This is one of the most popular ingredients in over-the-counter cold and cough medications.
3. Dextromethorphan hydrobromide may be added to other preparations to help treat pain and a variety of other disturbances as well.
