Dextromethorphan [DXM] is found in products available at your local pharmacy; in high doses it produces dissociative effects.
What is dextromethorphan?
Dextromethorphan is a medication most often used as a cough suppressant in over-the-counter cold and cough medicines.
It is in the morphinan class of medications with sedative, dissociative, and stimulant properties.
Dextromethorphan comesas a liquid-filled capsule, a chewable tablet, a dissolving strip, a solution (liquid), an extended-release (long-acting) suspension (liquid), and a lozenge to take by mouth.
It is usually taken every 4 to 12 hours as needed.
Dextromethorphan will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.
Dextromethorphan comes alone and in combinationwith antihistamines, cough suppressants, and decongestants.
Side effects of dextromethorphan at normal therapeutic doses can include: body rash, nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, constipation, sedation, etc.
