Dextromethorphan Hydroiodide
Dextromethorphan Hydroiodide is a non-standard salt form of the cough suppressant dextromethorphan. It is used as a cough suppressant, though the hydroiodide salt form is not a widely recognized or commonly available pharmaceutical preparation. Standard dextromethorphan is typically available as dextromethorphan hydrobromide.
Dextromethorphan Hydroiodide is a cough suppressant, though the hydroiodide salt form is not a standard pharmaceutical preparation.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 539765
- Generic
- Dextromethorphan Hydroiodide
- Class
- pin-variant
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Used for temporary relief of cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation. Note: The hydroiodide salt form is not a standard pharmaceutical preparation, and availability may be limited.
Dextromethorphan acts on the cough center in the brain to suppress cough reflex. The hydroiodide salt is an alternative salt form of this compound.
This specific salt form (hydroiodide) is not widely available or documented in standard pharmaceutical references. Dextromethorphan hydrobromide is the more commonly used and recognized form. Always consult a healthcare provider before use.
Official drug label
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