Dextromethorphan is a common cough suppressant used in many cold and cough medicines. It helps reduce dry cough by acting on the cough center in the brain. It should be used as directed because high doses can cause dizziness, confusion, or misuse-related effects. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Antitussives. Its therapeutic use is listed as analgesics, central nervous system (CNS) agents, cough suppressants and psychedelics. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Romilar, Balminil DM, Nodex and d-Methorphan. It is also listed for alternate use as: API Intermediate. Its PubChem CID is 5360696.
Dextromethorphan
| CAS No | 125-71-3 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C18H25NO |
| Molecular Weight | 271.4 g/mol |
| Synonyms | (1S,9S,10S)-4-methoxy-17-methyl-17-azatetracyclo[7.5.3.01,10.02,7]heptadeca-2(7),3,5-triene |
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Dextromethorphan is a common cough suppressant used in many cold and cough medicines. It helps reduce dry cough by acting on the cough center in the brain. It should be used as directed because high doses can cause dizziness, confusion, or misuse-related effects.
The listed CAS number is 125-71-3.
The listed molecular formula is C18H25NO.
The listed molecular weight is 271.4 g/mol.
(1S,9S,10S)-4-methoxy-17-methyl-17-azatetracyclo[7.5.3.01,10.02,7]heptadeca-2(7),3,5-triene.
The source lists Romilar, Balminil DM, Nodex and d-Methorphan.