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DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE vs DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE\GUAIFENESIN: Which Drug Is Safer?

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DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE vs DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE\GUAIFENESIN: Safety Overview

Metric DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE\GUAIFENESIN
Total FAERS Reports 2,100 6,753
Deaths Reported 24 66
Death Rate 1.1% 1.0%
Hospitalizations 88 237
Average Patient Age 18.1 yrs 61.7 yrs
% Female Patients 36.5% 65.5%
FDA Approval Date Apr 21, 2011 N/A
Manufacturer Granules Pharmaceuticals Inc. N/A
Route ORAL N/A
Marketing Status Prescription N/A