Dextromethorphan HBr is a cough remedy for the flu or a cold. It is an over-the-counter medication that affects the brain's cough center. It is sold in a variety of brand-name medications that include Robitussin, Dexalone, Nycoff, Pediacare, Vicks...
Cough medicines fill the shelves at drugstores and department stores because a cough associated with a cold or flu can be irritating. A cough is a constant reminder of feeling ill, and it can be annoying to friends, family members and co-workers....
Causes of kids' coughs include infections, allergies, irritants and chronic diseases. With over-the-counter medications, the type of cough determines the remedy. Dry or "non-productive" coughs produce no sputum or scant amounts of sputum....
An estimated 10 percent or more of birth defects are the result of maternal drug exposure, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians, or AAFP. If you’re pregnant, it’s important to ask your doctor before using any...