Dextromethorphan + Menthol
Indications
Dextromethorphan + Menthol is used for:
Cough, Sore Throat
Adult Dose
Cough & Sore Throat
Indicated for temporary relieve of sore throat, sore mouth, minor mouth irritation, and cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as with the common cold
2 lozenges dissolved in mouth, 1 immediately after the other, q4hr prn; not to exceed 12 lozenges/day
Child Dose
Cough & Sore Throat
Indicated for temporary relieve of sore throat, sore mouth, minor mouth irritation, and cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as with the common cold
<6 years: Safety and efficacy not established
6-11 years: 1 lozenge dissolved in mouth q4hr prn; not to exceed 6 lozenges/day
>12 years: 2 lozenges dissolved in mouth, 1 immediately after the other, q4hr prn; not to exceed 12 lozenges/day
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
Hypersensitivity
Concurrent use MOAIs or within 2 weeks after stopping MAOIs
Precautions
Pregnancy-Lactation
Pregnancy Category: C
Lactation: Unknown if distributed in human breast milk
Interactions
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Dextromethorphan + Menthol :
Frequency Not Defined
Dextromethorphan
Nausea
Vomiting
Constipation
Drowsiness
Dizziness
Sedation
Confusion
Nervousness
Mechanism of Action
Dextromethorphan: Derivative of levorphanol; acts on cough center in medulla; decreases sensitivity of cough receptors and interrupts cough impulse transmission
Menthol: Topical anesthetic that reversibly blocks nerve conduction near the application site, thereby producing temporary loss of sensation in a limited area