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Dextabs

dextromethorphan hydrobromide · Dextabs is an over-the-counter drug containing dextromethorphan hydrobromide, made by DXM Pharmacuetical, Inc..

Type
Over the counter
Drug class
Not classified
Route
Oral
Manufacturers
1

Temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with the common cold.

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Active ingredients

(in each tablet) Dextromethrophan HBr 15 mg

Purpose

Cough suppressant

Uses

Temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with the common cold.

Directions

Only use this product according to these directions or as directed by a doctor do not exceed 8 tablets in any 24-hour period. this adult product is not intended for use in children under 12 years of age. age dose adults and children 12 years and over take 2 tablets every 6 to 8 hours, as needed children under 12 years do not use

Warnings

Do not use if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product. Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • A cough that is accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus), or
  • A persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema. Stop use and ask a doctor if a cough persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)

Inactive ingredients

Magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium starch glycolate

Questions?

Call weekdays between 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. CST, at 833-289-7626 or visit our website www.RoboCough.com to report serious adverse events associated with the use of this product. Please call a doctor for medical advice.

Forms and strengths

From the FDA NDC Directory · 1 product codes

Dosage formStrengthRouteNDCs
Tablet15 mgoral1

Manufacturers and labels

1 FDA label

  • DXM Pharmacuetical, Inc.Shown hereM013 · Label 10/06/2025 · NDC 71598-152Full label

Dextabs: common questions

What is Dextabs used for?
Temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with the common cold.
Is Dextabs a prescription drug?
No. Dextabs is sold over the counter (OTC) without a prescription.
Are there other products with the same active ingredient as Dextabs?
Yes. Other FDA-listed products with the same active ingredients include cough dm, Cough Relief, Childrens Giltuss Honey DM Cough, Cough Relief Adult.
Who makes Dextabs?
DXM Pharmacuetical, Inc. lists Dextabs with the FDA.

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA drug label (SPL) and NDC Directory · Last updated 10/06/2025 · Label text is shown as published by the manufacturer. Not medical advice

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