Dextromethorphan Polistirex - Nonnarcotic Antitissues
Drug Name:
Dextromethorphan Polistirex - Nonnarcotic Antitissues
List Of Brands:
Indication Type Description:
Drug Interaction:
Monoxidase inhibiotor MAOI - do not use the product if you are taking a prescription MAOI
( certain drugs for depression, sychiatric or emotional conditions or Parknsons disease)
or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug
Contra-Indications:
Persistent cough - do not take this product for persistent or chronic cough such as occurs
with smoking, asthma, empysema or if the cough is accompanied by excessive phlegm ( mucus )
unless directed by the physician
A persistent cough may be a sign of serious condition. If the cough persists for more than a week,
tends to recurr, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache, consult a physician
Pregnancy- if you are pregnant or nursing a baby, seek the advice of physician before using the
product
Dosages/ Overdosage Etc:
Indication-
Cough
Dosage-
60mg ( 2 teasponful every 12 hours, not to exceed 120mg ( 4 teaspoonful in 24 hours)
Children- cough 12 years of age and older - 2 teaspoonful every 12 hours no to exceed
120mg 4 teaspoonful in 24 hours
6 years younger than 12 years 30mg ( 1 teaspoonful every 12 hours not to exceed
60mg in 24 hours
2 years younger than 6 years of age 15mg 1/2 teaspoonful every 12 hours not to exceed
30mg in 24 hours
Pregnancy and lactation:
Pregnancy-
If you are pregnant or nursing a baby, seek the advice of physician before using the
product