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Metophan |
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What is Metophan
Metophan is a cough suppressant. It affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex.Metophan is used to treat a cough.
Metophan will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.
Metophan may also be used for purposes not listed in Metophan guide.
Metophan side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.Stop using Metophan and call your doctor at once if you have:
- severe dizziness, anxiety, restless feeling, or nervousness;
- confusion, hallucinations; or
- slow, shallow breathing.
Common side effects may include stomach upset.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
See also: Side effects (in more detail)
Metophan dosing
Usual Adult Dose for Cough:
Capsule, Liquid, Tablet, Syrup: 10 to 30 mg orally every 4 to 8 hours.Lozenge: 3 lozenges orally every 6 to 8 hours.
Sustained-release: 60 mg orally every 12 hours.
Oral disintegrating strip: 15 to 30 mg orally every 6 to 8 hours.
Maximum dose: 120 mg/day.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Cough:
Dosage in children less than 4 years of age is not well established.1 to 3 months:
0.5 to 1 mg orally every 6 to 8 hours.
4 to 6 months:
1 to 2 mg orally every 6 to 8 hours
7 months to 1 year:
2 to 4 mg orally every 6 to 8 hours
2 to 6 years:
Liquid, Lozenge,Tablet, Syrup: 2.5 to 7.5 mg orally every 4 to 8 hours.
5 mg/5 mL oral liquid: 5 mL orally every 4 hours. Not more than 4 doses in 24 hours.
Sustained-release: 15 mg orally every 12 hours.
Maximum dose: 30 mg/day.
7 to 12 years:
Disintegrating strip: dissolve 2 strips on tongue every 6 to 8 hours.
Liquid, Lozenge, Tablet, Syrup: 5 to 10 mg orally every 4 hours or 15 mg every 6 to 8 hours.
5 mg/5 mL oral liquid: 10 mL orally every 4 hours. Not more than 4 doses in 24 hours.
Sustained-release: 30 mg orally every 12 hours.
Maximum dose: 60 mg/day.
12 years or older:
Capsule, Liquid, Lozenge, Tablet, Syrup: 10 to 30 mg orally every 4 to 8 hours.
Sustained-release: 60 mg orally every 12 hours.
Oral disintegrating strip: 15 to 30 mg orally every 6 to 8 hours.
Maximum dose: 120 mg/day.
Select the most affordable brand or generic drug
| Strength | Quantity | Price, USD | Country |
| Antus | |||
| Antus 15 mg x 10's | $0.45 | ||
| Antus 1 5 mg/5 mL x 30 mL | $0.45 | ||
| Antus 1 5 mg/5 mL x 60 mL | $0.75 | ||
| Aricodiltosse | |||
| Basson | |||
| Benadryl-DR | |||
| Biocadextro | |||
| Buckley's DM | |||
| mg | 150 | $15.00 | Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA |
| mg | 150 | $15.00 | Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK |
| mg | 250 | $18.00 | Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA |
| mg | 250 | $18.00 | Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK |
| Buckley's Mixture Cough Suppressant | |||
| Chicough | |||
| ChildrenВґs Cough Strips | |||
| DM | |||
| DM 100 ml Syrup | $0.02 | ||
| DM 60 ml Syrup | $0.02 | ||
| DM 4 mg/2 mg/5 mg Tablet | $0.04 | Mars Therapeutics & Chemicals Ltd | |
| DM SYRUP 1 bottle(s) (50 ML syrup each) | $0.52 | Mars Therapeutics & Chemicals Ltd | |
| DM 2MG/10MG SYRUP 1 bottle(s) (60 ML syrup each) | $0.59 | Mars Therapeutics & Chemicals Ltd | |
| DM 2MG/10MG SYRUP 1 bottle(s) (100 ML syrup each) | $0.77 | Mars Therapeutics & Chemicals Ltd | |
| Darolan Hoestprikkeldempend | |||
| Delcopan | |||
| Delsym 12 Hour Cough Relief | |||
| Dexir | |||
| Dextro-Med | |||
| Dextrocidine | |||
| Dextrome | |||
| Dextromethorphan GPO | |||
| Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide Nichi-iko | |||
| Dextromethorphan gel syrup | |||
| Dextromethorphan orally disintegrating strips | |||
| Dextrometorfen | |||
| Drill Tosse Seca | |||
| Easco | |||
| Ergix Toux S?che | |||
| Euphonyll Toux Sèche Dextrométhorphane | |||
| Fluditec Toux Sèche | |||
| Icolid | |||
| Jarabe Garde | |||
| KeDi | |||
| Koffex DM | |||
| mg | 250 | $13.00 | Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA |
| mg | 250 | $13.00 | Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK |
| Lafnitos | |||
| Maku Antitussivum mit Dextromethorphan | |||
| Menicon | |||
| Mugotussol | |||
| Numark Adult Dry Cough Linctus | |||
| PediaCare Infant Long-Acting Cough drops | |||
| PediaCare Infants Long-Acting Cough | |||
| Pulmofor retard | |||
| Robitussin DM | |||
| 100 /10mg | 100 ml | $10.98 | Australia, Canada, India, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA |
| 100 /10mg | 100 ml | $14.20 | Australia, Canada, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA |
| 100 ml/15ml/5mlml | 250 ml | $16.31 | Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK |
| Silomat DMP | |||
| Sodicon | |||
| Soludril Toux Seches | |||
| Stopex | |||
| Sucrets | |||
| Sucrets DM Cough | |||
| Supressa (60 ml) | |||
| 10 mg/5ml | 60 ml | $0.26 | |
| Supressa 100 ml Sanofi Aventis Syrup | $0.02 | ||
| Supressa 100 ml Syrup | $0.02 | ||
| Supressa 60 ml Sanofi Aventis Syrup | $0.02 | ||
| Supressa 60 ml Syrup | $0.02 | ||
| Touxium Antitussivum | |||
| Tusacdon | |||
| Vicks Vapo Tab | |||
| Vicks Vaposyrup antitussif | |||
| Xiaomei | |||
| dextromethorphan polistirex 30 MG in 5 ML 12HR Extended Release Oral Suspension | |||
References
- Dailymed."Dextromethorphan hydrobromide: dailymed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the united states. dailymed is the official provider of fda label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
- "Dextromethorphan". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/co... (accessed August 28, 2018).
- "Dextromethorphan". http://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB0051... (accessed August 28, 2018).
Metophan - Frequently asked Questions
Can Metophan be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
Who should not take Metophan?
Do not use Metophan if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine, and others.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist about using this medicine if you have emphysema or chronic bronchitis.
It is not known whether Metophan will harm an unborn baby. Do not use this medicine without a doctor's advice if you are pregnant.
This medication may pass into breast milk and could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medicine without a doctor's advice if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Artificially-sweetened liquid forms of cough medicine may contain phenylalanine. This would be important to know if you have phenylketonuria. Check the ingredients and warnings on the medication label if you are concerned about phenylalanine.
What other drugs will affect Metophan?
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine if you are also using any other drugs, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Some medicines can cause unwanted or dangerous effects when used together. Not all possible interactions are listed in this medication guide.
Taking this medicine with other drugs that make you sleepy or slow your breathing can worsen these effects. Ask your doctor before taking Metophan with a sleeping pill, narcotic pain medicine, muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety, depression, or seizures.
How should I take Metophan?
Use this medication exactly as directed on the label, or as it has been prescribed by your doctor. Do not use the medication in larger amounts, or use it for longer than recommended. Cough medicine is usually taken only for a short time until your symptoms clear up.
Do not give this medication to a child younger than 4 years old. Always ask a doctor before giving cough or cold medicine to a child. Death can occur from the misuse of cough or cold medicine in very young children.
Measure the liquid form of this medicine with a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.
Allow the Metophan lozenge or disintegrating strip to dissolve in your mouth.
Drink extra fluids to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication.
Talk with your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 7 days of treatment, or if you have a fever with a headache, cough, or skin rash.
If you need to have any type of surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time if you have taken a cough medicine within the past few days.
Store Metophan at room temperature, away from heat, light, and moisture.
Can Metophan be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Metophan be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
Reviews
Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Metophan, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Metophan. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.Patient reports
Patient reported useful
No survey data has been collected yetOne patient reported side effects
Does the Metophan Have Any Side Effects?Based on the survey report from users of gmedication.com, about No side effects number of people suffered some side effect after consumption of Metophan. All drugs have a portion of undesirable side effects. These effects could be irritations too insignificant for the patient to even notice. However, the side effects of drugs may be determined by several factors like severity of disease and conditions associated with individual patients. However, one of the biggest factors is the dosage consumed. The higher the quantity taken by an individual, the greater the healing effect and the corresponding side effect. All patients have their different intensity of side effects. Ensure you consult your health care provider immediately you notice an unusual side effect affect the consumption of Metophan.
| Patients | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| No side effects | 1 | 100.0% | |
Patient reported price estimates
No survey data has been collected yetTwo patients reported frequency of use
How often should I take Metophan?According to the survey, gmedication.com reported that users of Metophan should take 3 times in a day as the primarily recommended frequency. However, patients are advised to follow the dosage as prescribed by their physician religiously. To get the opinions of other patients on the ideal consumption frequency of the medicine, click here.
| Patients | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 times in a day | 1 | 50.0% | |
| Once in a day | 1 | 50.0% | |
Three patients reported doses
What is the specific doses you have used?Metophan May come in various doses. In most cases, antibiotics, antihypertensive, pain killers and anti-diabetic drugs available in different doses. Your doctor may prescribe any of the doses based on the severity of the patient's condition. According to our reports, users of gmedication.com used the drugs in the following dosage percentage (Provide dosage percentage). Only a handful of drugs are made in a single or fixed dose. Regular health conditions like fever have similar doses. For instance [acetaminophen, 500mg] was used by the patients surveyed although it comes in different doses.
| Patients | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 6-10mg | 3 | 100.0% | |
Two patients reported time for results
How long will I use Metophan before I begin to notice the effect?According to the report by users of gmedication.com, about 3 month and a few days was the most common time duration among the participants, before they began to feel relief in their health conditions. It is noteworthy that you may not get the same result with other users within the same time frame. Several factors determine the timeframe; hence we implore you to consult your medical expert to get professional advice on how long you should expect to see improvement while consuming Metophan. However, if you wish to get the response of other users on the time effectiveness of using Metophan kindly click here
| Patients | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 month | 1 | 50.0% | |
| 3 days | 1 | 50.0% | |
One patient reported administration
When is the best condition to take Metophan: Before or after food?Based on the survey, the users of gmedication.com voted that Metophan is best taken at Before food. It is however worthy of mention that this popular vote may not be an appropriate description for your particular health condition. See your doctor for professional medical advice as regards the best time to take this medicine. If you wish to see the views of other users on the best time to take the medicine, simply click here.
| Patients | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Before food | 1 | 100.0% | |
Four patients reported age
| Patients | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 6-15 | 3 | 75.0% | |
| 30-45 | 1 | 25.0% | |
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The information was verified by Dr. Vishal Pawar, MD Pharmacology