DXM overdose; Robo overdose; Orange crush overdose; Red devils overdose;Triple C's overdose
Dextromethorphan is a medicine that helps stop coughing. It is considered a cough suppressant. Dextromethorphan overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally takes more than the normal or recommended amount of this medication.
Dextromethorphan is found in many over-the-counter cough and cold medicines, including:
The drug is also abused and sold on the streets under the names:
U.S. Food and Drug Administration. FDA Warns Against Abuse of Dextromethorphan (DXM). Rockville, MD: National Press Office; May 20, 2005. Talk Paper T05-23.
Chyka PA, Erdman AR, Manoguerra AS, et al. Dextromethorphan poisoning: An evidence-based consensus guideline for out-of-hospital management. Clin Toxicol. 2007 Sep;45(6):662-77.