Antitussive drug dextromethorphan induces developmental impairment in zebrafish

D Ma, W Shi, Z Lu, J Zhang, L Hu, Z Huang, S Li… - Journal of Hazardous …, 2024 - Elsevier
Dextromethorphan (DXM) is a common ingredient in cough and cold remedies. Despite its
widespread presence in aquatic environments, the impact of DXM on fish remains largely …

Associations between cough medications containing dextromethorphan or guaifenesin and major structural birth defects

Y Cao - 2015 - search.proquest.com
Dextromethorphan and guaifenesin are the main active components in over-the-counter
cough medications. Prenatal exposure to dextromethorphan has been shown to be …