Dextromethorphan overdose
Definition
Dextromethorphan is a medicine that helps stop coughing. It is considered a cough suppressant. Dextromethorphan overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally takes more than the normal or recommended amount of this medication.
Alternative Names
DXM overdose; Robo overdose; Orange crush overdose; Red devils overdose;Triple C's overdosePoisonous Ingredient
- Dextromethorphan
Where Found
Dextromethorphan is found in many over-the-counter cough and cold medicines, including:
- Robitussin DM
- Triaminic DM
- Rondec DM
- Benylin DM
- Drixoral
- St. Joseph Cough Suppressant
- Coricidin
- Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold and Cough
- NyQuil
- DayQuil
- TheraFlu
- Tylenol Cold
- Dimetapp DM
The drug is also abused and sold on the streets under the names:
- Orange crush
- Triple C's
- Red Devils
- Skittles
- Dex
References
U.S. Food and Drug Administration. FDA Warns Against Abuse of Dextromethorphan (DXM). Rockville, MD: National Press Office; May 20, 2005. Talk Paper T05-23.
Chyka PA, Erdman AR, Manoguerra AS, et al. Dextromethorphan poisoning: An evidence-based consensus guideline for out-of-hospital management. Clin Toxicol. 2007 Sep;45(6):662-77.
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