GALTOUX Dextromethorphan Hydrochloride

Indication

GALTOUX is a cough suppressant (antitussive) used for the symptomatic relief of dry, non-productive cough associated with the common cold, influenza, and upper respiratory tract irritation.

Ingredients

• Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 15 mg per 5 mL (or 15 mg per tablet
• depending on formulation)

Direction

Adults and children 12 years and over: 15–30 mg every 4–6 hours as needed. Maximum 120 mg per day. Children 6–11 years: 7.5–15 mg every 4–6 hours; maximum 60 mg per day. Do not give to children under 6 years.

Side effects

• Drowsiness.
• Dizziness.
• Nausea.
• Constipation.
• Gastrointestinal discomfort.
• Confusion or hallucinations at high doses.

Precautions

• Not for use with productive (wet) cough.
• Do not use with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) or within 14 days of stopping MAOIs — risk of serotonin syndrome.
• Not recommended for children under 6 years.
• Consult a doctor if cough persists for more than 7 days.
• May cause drowsiness
• avoid driving or operating machinery.
• Avoid alcohol during treatment.
• Abuse potential
• keep out of reach of children.