Delsym Side Effects

Severe Side Effects of Delsym

• Stop taking Delsym and seek emergency medical attention if you develop a fever, rash, shortness of breath or swelling in the face, lips, tongue or throat.

• Contact your doctor if your cough worsens or does not dissipate after taking Delsym for seven days.

Common Side Effects of Delsym

• Upset stomach is the most common side effect of using Delsym. This can be resolved by taking Delsym with food or milk.

• Tell your doctor if your dizziness, drowsiness, anxiety, nausea or vomiting symptoms do not go away.

Warnings & Recalls for Delsym

General Warnings About Delsym

• Ask your doctor about the potential risks before administering Delsym to kids who are under six years of age. The misuse of cough medicine can be fatal in young children.

• Do not take Delsym if you have taken any monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors for depression in the previous two weeks.

• Do not take Delsym in combination with other over-the-counter cough suppressants unless approved by your doctor.

• Limit your consumption of alcohol while on Delsym. It could worsen your side effects.

• Delsym may impair your thinking or judgment. Do not operate motor vehicles or heavy machinery until you know how Delsym affects you.

• Females who are breastfeeding or pregnant should not take Delsym.

• Store Delsym at room temperature in a dry location that is not directly exposed to heat or sunlight.

• Recreational use of Delsym may result in fatigue, constipation, insomnia, jaundice, hives, panic attacks, severe muscle pain, brain damage or even death. Keep Delsym away from individuals who may abuse it.

Delsym Treatment and Use

Delsym | Dextromethorphan is an over-the-counter antitussive that offers temporary relief from coughs that are symptoms of the common cold, flu and other diseases. Delsym only soothes the coughing; it does not cure the cause of the coughs. It also should not be used to treat coughing from smoking or chronic respiratory diseases such as emphysema or asthma. It is marketed by Reckitt Benckiser and is the first–and only–FDA approved cough suppressant.

How does Delsym work?

Delsym works by impeding activity in the part of the brain that causes the coughing reflex.

Dosage

• Delsym is taken orally and is available in multiple forms: a liquid-filled capsule, a chewable tablet, a dissolving strip, a liquid solution and a lozenge. Follow the dosage instructions on the drug label exactly. Shake the bottle well and use a measuring device (not silverware) when pouring the proper dose of Delsym.

• Delsym may be taken with food or milk in order to prevent upset stomach.

• Do not take Delsym for long periods of time. Discontinue your dosages when your cough symptoms have cleared.

Other Names for Delsym

Brand Name

• Delsym

Generic Name

• Dextromethorphan

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