Classes
DAE Class; Rx
Common Brand Names; BENYLIN-DM
- Rrelief from cough
Description
Dextromethorphan Hbr and Diphenhydramine Hcl is used for Nausea, Vomiting, Motion sickness, Insect bite, Hypersensitivity reactions, Cough, Pseudobulbar affect and other conditions.
Indications
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Motion sickness
- Insect bite
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Cough
- Pseudobulbar affect
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity
- angle-closure glaucoma
- premature or full-term neonates
- prostatic hypertrophy with obstructive uropathy
Adverse Effects
- Flushing
- Tachycardia
- Blurred vision
- Delirium
- Toxic psychosis
- Urinary retention
- Respiratory depression
- Urticaria
- Drug rash
- Photosensitivity
- Hemolytic anemia
- Hypotension
- Epigastric distress
- Anaphylactic shock
- Tightness of the chest
- Wheezing
- Body rash
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Sedation
- Confusion
- Nervousness
- Closed-eye hallucination
Warnings
- do not breathe vapors, mist or gas
- do not swallow
- infants
- patients with asthma
- young children
Pregnancy and Lactation
Pregnancy:
- Diphenhydramine Hcl: Please consult with your doctor for case-specific recommendations.
- Dextromethorphan Hbr: Please consult with your doctor for case-specific recommendations.
Breast Feeding
- Diphenhydramine Hcl: Please discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
- Dextromethorphan Hbr: Please discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
How supplied
Dextromethorphan / Diphenhydramine
Syrup
- 60 ml