DXM is in some cough medicines. Bottles with similar names can have different ingredients.
Check the label
All active ingredients and mg per unit
Timing
Immediate and extended release differ
Avoid mixing with
Alcohol, sedatives or serotonergic drugs
Read the label and measure
Check all active ingredients and whether it says extended release. A label that says 30 mg per 5 mL means 6 mg in 1 mL. Use the marked cup or oral syringe.
Some products contain acetaminophen, which can harm your liver before you feel sick. Call Poison Control right away if you took too much or aren’t sure what you took.
Avoid mixing and taking more
Avoid alcohol and sedatives. Ask a pharmacist about antidepressants or other meds that raise serotonin. Don’t add more while you wait. Keep the bottle if you need help.
Steady