Dextromethorphan hydrobromide is a central cough suppressant, not suitable for patients with a lot of phlegm and women within the third month of pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide is a central nervous system cough suppressant, the effect of this type of drug is to inhibit the cough center of the central nervous system, and its strong analgesic effect, suitable for respiratory infections and other causes of dry cough. It is not suitable for coughs with a lot of phlegm, which may cause phlegm to block the respiratory tract and aggravate the condition.
Contraindicated in women within 3 months of pregnancy, those with a history of mental illness and nursing mothers. It is contraindicated in patients who have been off monoamine oxidase inhibitors such as selegiline for less than two weeks.
Adverse effects of the drug are mild, mainly dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, etc., which usually subside on their own, but excessive dosage may cause bronchospasm, confusion, as well as respiratory depression.
The use of the drug should be carried out under the supervision of a doctor.