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Does DEXTROMETHORPHAN Cause Accidental overdose? 356 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 356 reports of Accidental overdose have been filed in association with DEXTROMETHORPHAN (GUAIFENESIN DM). This represents 6.9% of all adverse event reports for DEXTROMETHORPHAN.

356
Reports of Accidental overdose with DEXTROMETHORPHAN
6.9%
of all DEXTROMETHORPHAN reports
43
Deaths
8
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Accidental overdose From DEXTROMETHORPHAN?

Of the 356 reports, 43 (12.1%) resulted in death, 8 (2.2%) required hospitalization, and 7 (2.0%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Accidental overdose Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for DEXTROMETHORPHAN. However, 356 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does DEXTROMETHORPHAN Cause?

Drug ineffective (1,204) Drug abuse (625) Toxicity to various agents (618) Overdose (504) Dizziness (339) Completed suicide (289) Diarrhoea (270) No adverse event (240) Death (213) Somnolence (167)

What Other Drugs Cause Accidental overdose?

OXYCODONE (1,861) DULAGLUTIDE (1,814) TIRZEPATIDE (1,600) FENTANYL (1,577) MORPHINE (1,343) ACETAMINOPHEN (1,245) HYDROMORPHONE (945) ACETAMINOPHEN\HYDROCODONE (899) BUPRENORPHINE (898) ACETAMINOPHEN\OXYCODONE (879)

Which DEXTROMETHORPHAN Alternatives Have Lower Accidental overdose Risk?

DEXTROMETHORPHAN vs DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE DEXTROMETHORPHAN vs DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE\GUAIFENESIN DEXTROMETHORPHAN vs DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE\GUAIFENESIN\PHENYLEPHRINE DEXTROMETHORPHAN vs DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE\QUINIDINE DEXTROMETHORPHAN vs DEXTROMETHORPHAN\GUAIFENESIN

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