dextromethorphan

American  

[dek-stroh-muh-thawr-fan] / ˌdɛk stroʊ məˈθɔr fæn /

noun

Pharmacology.

1. a white, crystalline solid, C 18 H 25 NO, that acts on the central nervous system: used in cough-suppressant medicines. DXM

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Example Sentences

In neighbouring Rajasthan state, the deaths of two young children, allegedly after consuming a locally-made Dextromethorphan syrup - a cough suppressant unsafe for very young children - sparked outrage and a government investigation.

From BBC

There are reports in the medical literature of dextromethorphan cough medicine interacting with antidepressants such as fluoxetine, citalopram, paroxetine and sertraline.

From Seattle Times

When we called her psychiatrist the next day, he immediately said it was either unusual sensitivity to dextromethorphan or serotonin syndrome.

From Seattle Times

In fact, one study of children between 1 and 5 found that taking two teaspoons of honey at bedtime was just as effective in reducing nighttime cough and improving the quality of sleep as the drug dextromethorphan, which is found in common over-the-counter cough syrups.

From Seattle Times

Nyquil’s active ingredients include acetaminophen, dextromethorphan and doxylamine.

From Los Angeles Times