Dosages
Side effects in children
Warnings & precautions in children
Contra-indications in children

Interactions
PK
Renal impairment
References

Dextromethorphan

Generic name
Dextromethorphan
Brand name
ATC Code
R05DA09

Pharmacokinetics in children

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dose recommendation of formulary compared to licensed use (on-label versus off-label)

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Available formulations

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Dosages

Cough
  • Oral
    • 2 years up to 6 years
      • Dextromethorphan hydrobromide monohydrate. 7.5 - 10 mg/dose, as required 2-3 times daily. Max: 30 mg/day.
    • 6 years up to 12 years
      • Dextromethorphan hydrobromide monohydrate: 7.5 - 15 mg/dose, as required, max. 6x daily. Max: 60 mg/day.
    • 12 years up to 18 years
      • Dextromethorphan hydrobromide monohydrate: 10 - 30 mg/dose, as required, max. 6x daily. Max: 120 mg/day.

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Renal impaiment in children > 3 months

No information available on dose adjustment in renal impairment.

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The complete list of all undesirable drug reactions can be found in the national Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) – click here

Side effects in children

Unknown frequency: Dystonia, especially in children [SmPC Silomat® DMP]

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Contra-indications

No information available on specific contra indications in children.

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Warnings & precautions in children

In children, serious adverse events may occur in the event of an overdose, including neurological disorders. Caregivers should be instructed not to exceed the recommended dose. (SmPC easybronchial STOP JUNIOR)
Chronic cough may be an early symptom of bronchial asthma, therefore dextromethorphan is not indicated for the attenuation of this cough, particularly in children. 
Cases of abuse and dependence on dextromethorphan have been reported. Caution is particularly advised in adolescents and young adults with a history of drug abuse or psychoactive substance use. (SmPC Silomat DMP)

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Interactions

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Opium alkaloids and derivatives
R05DA04
R05DA07

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References

  1. Qualiphar, SmPC Tussipect (RVG 19939) 9-10-2019, www.geneesmiddeleninformatiebank.nl
  2. STADA Consumer Health Deutschland GmbH, SmPC Silomat® DMP gegen Reizhusten, Lutschpastillen (49060.00.00), 06/2022
  3. Easypharm OTC GmbH, SmPC easybronchial STOP JUNIOR Sirup 1,5 mg/mL (136709), aufgerufen am 21.06.2023, https://aspregister.basg.gv.at/aspregister/faces/aspregister.jspx
  4. Teva B.V., SmPC Tussastopp-Lösung zum Einnehmen (1-27312), aufgerufen am 21.06.2023, https://aspregister.basg.gv.at/aspregister/faces/aspregister.jspx

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