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DEXTROMETHORPHAN vs DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE: Which Drug Is Safer?

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DEXTROMETHORPHAN vs DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE: Safety Overview

Metric DEXTROMETHORPHAN DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE
Total FAERS Reports 5,174 2,452
Deaths Reported 1,303 611
Death Rate 25.2% 24.9%
Hospitalizations 612 381
Average Patient Age 41.2 yrs 45.2 yrs
% Female Patients 58.6% 53.3%
Manufacturer Cardinal Health 107, LLC Chain Drug Marketing Association
Route ORAL ORAL