Dextromethorphan and Psorcon

• Generic Name: dextromethorphan
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Babee Cof, Benylin DM Pediatric, Buckleys Mixture, Creomulsion, Creo-Terpin, DayQuil Cough, Delsym, Delsym 12 Hour Cough Relief, Elixsure Cough, Robafen Cough Liquidgels, Robitussin CoughGels, Scot-Tussin Diabetic, Silphen DM, St. Joseph Cough Suppressant, Sucrets DM Cough, Theraflu Thin Strips Cough, Triaminic Long Acting Cough, DexAlone, Hold, Sucrets 4-Hour Cough Drops, Robitussin Maximum Strength, Vicks Formula 44

Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. It affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex.

Dextromethorphan is used to treat a cough. It is available over-the-counter alone and is also present in many over-the-counter and prescription combination medications.

Dextromethorphan will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.

• Generic Name: diflorasone topical
• Dosage Forms: cream
• Other Brand Names: ApexiCon, ApexiCon E, Psorcon, Maxiflor, Florone, Florone E, Psorcon E

Diflorasone is a steroid that prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.

Psorcon (for the skin) is used to treat skin conditions such as eczema or psoriasis.

Psorcon may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.