Benylin Cough

Dextromethorphan (Mediquell, Benylin DM, PediaCare 1, Delsym, Others) [OTC] [Antitussive] Uses Control nonproductive cough Action Suppresses medullary cough center Dose Adults. 10-30 mg PO q4h PRN (max 120 mg/24 h) Peds. 2-6 y 2.5-7.5 mg q4-8h (max 30 mg/24 h) 7-12 y 5-10 mg q4-8h (max 60 mg/24/h) Caution [C, /-] Not for persistent or chronic cough Contra < 2 y. Disp Caps, lozenges, syrup, Liq SE GI disturbances Interactions T Effects W/ amiodarone, fluoxetine, quinidine, terbinafme T risk of serotonin synd Wf sibutramine, MAOIs T CNS depression Wf antihistamines, antidepressants, sedative, opioids, EtOH EMS Will not affect cough caused by asthma,... 

Brand Name(s) Benylin Adult, Creomulsion Cough, Creo-Terpin, Delsym, Dexalone, ElixSure Cough, Hold DM, Scot-Tussin DM Cough Chasers, Sllphen DM, Simply Cough... 

Syrup 7.5 mg/5 ml (ElixSure Cough), 10 mg/5 ml (Robitussin Honey Cough, Silphen DM), 15 mg/5 ml (Benylin Adult, Robitussin Maximum Strength Cough), 20 mg/15 ml (Creomulsion Cough). 

Benylin Adult Formula Cough Syrup see Dextromethorphan... 

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Dextromethorphan, 10-20 mg every 4 hours or 30 mg every 6-8 hours Benylin Adult Formula Cough, Hold DM, Vicks 44 Cough Relief, various generic Dextromethorphan is a nonopioid congener of levorphanol without analgesic or addictive properties. Often is used with antihistamines, decongestants, and expectorants in combination products. 

Tancolin and many other names) is the methyl ester of dextrorphan. It is an OPIOID RECEPTOR AGONIST and weak OPIOID ANALGESIC, but is widely used as an antitussive. It has experimental ANTICONVULSANT and neuroprotective properties. It is most commonly used as a component of cough mixtures (e.g. Actifed . Benylin , Lotussin , Sudafed and numerous others), dextromethorphan hydrobromide dextromethorphan. 

On questioning the patient you discover that he has a productive cough and the sputum is a yellowish colour and there have been tinges of blood apparent. The coughing has been evident for about six months. He is tired and has lost his appetite and with it some weight too. He also complains of shortness of breath. He is a smoker who smokes about 40 cigarettes a day and has done since he was a teenager. He has already tried Benylin Expectorant but that has not worked. 

Find out which antihistamines are used in the following commercial cough or decongestant preparations a. Benylin Chesty Coughs b. Night Nurse c. Actifed Chesty Coughs d. Benadryl Plus Capsules. 

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