DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR

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Manufactured by Best Choice (Valu Merchandisers Company)

389 FDA adverse event reports analyzed

Last updated: 2026-04-15

About DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR

DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR is a medication tracked in the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), manufactured by Best Choice (Valu Merchandisers Company). The most commonly reported adverse reactions for DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR include DRUG ABUSE, CARDIAC ARREST, COMPLETED SUICIDE, RESPIRATORY ARREST, DEATH. This page provides a comprehensive breakdown of reported side effects, safety signals, patient demographics, and AI-powered safety analysis for DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR.

Top Adverse Reactions

DRUG ABUSE109 reports
CARDIAC ARREST21 reports
COMPLETED SUICIDE21 reports
RESPIRATORY ARREST21 reports
DEATH16 reports
TOXICITY TO VARIOUS AGENTS12 reports
DRUG HYPERSENSITIVITY10 reports
OVERDOSE7 reports
DRUG INTERACTION5 reports
INTENTIONAL DRUG MISUSE5 reports
PNEUMONIA5 reports
AGITATION4 reports
CONFUSIONAL STATE4 reports
FATIGUE4 reports
SEROTONIN SYNDROME4 reports
SINUSITIS4 reports
COUGH3 reports
DRUG DEPENDENCE3 reports
FALL3 reports
HEADACHE3 reports
HYPERHIDROSIS3 reports
MALAISE3 reports
MYOCLONUS3 reports
NAUSEA3 reports
PSYCHOTIC DISORDER3 reports
PYREXIA3 reports
TACHYCARDIA3 reports
UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTION3 reports
ABASIA2 reports
ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY2 reports
AGGRESSION2 reports
ANXIETY2 reports
ASPIRATION2 reports
ASTHENIA2 reports
BIPOLAR DISORDER2 reports
BRONCHOPNEUMONIA2 reports
DEPRESSION2 reports
DIARRHOEA2 reports
DRUG ABUSER2 reports
DRUG TOXICITY2 reports
DYSPNOEA2 reports
ESCHERICHIA URINARY TRACT INFECTION2 reports
HALLUCINATION2 reports
INCORRECT DOSE ADMINISTERED2 reports
INTENTIONAL OVERDOSE2 reports
LACUNAR INFARCTION2 reports
MANIA2 reports
NASOPHARYNGITIS2 reports
PULMONARY OEDEMA2 reports
RASH2 reports
RENAL IMPAIRMENT2 reports
SOMNOLENCE2 reports
SPEECH DISORDER2 reports
SUICIDE ATTEMPT2 reports
SYNCOPE2 reports
TREATMENT NONCOMPLIANCE2 reports
VOMITING2 reports
ABDOMINAL ADHESIONS1 reports
ABDOMINAL PAIN1 reports
ABDOMINAL PAIN UPPER1 reports
ABNORMAL BEHAVIOUR1 reports
ABNORMAL DREAMS1 reports
ABNORMAL FAECES1 reports
ACCIDENTAL DEATH1 reports
ACCIDENTAL EXPOSURE TO PRODUCT1 reports
ACCIDENTAL OVERDOSE1 reports
ADVERSE DRUG REACTION1 reports
AFFECT LABILITY1 reports
AMNESIA1 reports
ANAEMIA1 reports
APHASIA1 reports
APPLICATION SITE SCAB1 reports
ARTHRITIS1 reports
ARTHROPATHY1 reports
ATAXIA1 reports
BACTERIAL INFECTION1 reports
BIOPSY LIVER ABNORMAL1 reports
BLOOD CHOLESTEROL INCREASED1 reports
BLOOD LACTATE DEHYDROGENASE INCREASED1 reports
BLOOD POTASSIUM DECREASED1 reports
BLOOD PRESSURE DIASTOLIC DECREASED1 reports
BLOOD UREA INCREASED1 reports
BRAIN INJURY1 reports
BRONCHITIS1 reports
BURNING SENSATION1 reports
CARCINOID TUMOUR PULMONARY1 reports
CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDER1 reports
CAROTID ARTERY ANEURYSM1 reports
CATARACT1 reports
CEREBROVASCULAR DISORDER1 reports
CHOKING1 reports
CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE1 reports
CONDITION AGGRAVATED1 reports
CONSTIPATION1 reports
CONVULSION1 reports
COVID 191 reports
DEHYDRATION1 reports
DELIRIUM1 reports
DELUSION1 reports
DELUSIONAL PERCEPTION1 reports

Report Outcomes

Out of 221 classified reports for DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR:

Serious 85.5%Non-Serious 14.5%

The FDA classifies an adverse event as “serious” if it results in death, hospitalization, disability, congenital anomaly, or requires intervention to prevent permanent damage.

Demographics Breakdown

Reports by Sex

Male123 (57.5%)
Female90 (42.1%)
Unknown1 (0.5%)

Reports by Age

Age 5010 reports
Age 219 reports
Age 329 reports
Age 519 reports
Age 207 reports
Age 447 reports
Age 176 reports
Age 436 reports
Age 496 reports
Age 586 reports
Age 596 reports
Age 185 reports
Age 235 reports
Age 455 reports
Age 475 reports
Age 535 reports
Age 164 reports
Age 224 reports
Age 244 reports
Age 254 reports

Demographics reflect voluntary FDA adverse event reporting patterns and may not represent the full patient population.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many FDA adverse event reports are associated with DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR?

This profile reflects 389 FDA FAERS reports that mention DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR. Reporting is voluntary and does not prove that the drug caused any listed event.

Which adverse reactions are most often listed for DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR?

Frequently reported terms in FAERS include DRUG ABUSE, CARDIAC ARREST, COMPLETED SUICIDE, RESPIRATORY ARREST, DEATH, TOXICITY TO VARIOUS AGENTS. Rankings reflect reporting volume in this dataset, not confirmed side effect rates in the general population.

Who manufactures DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR?

Labeling and FAERS entries often list Best Choice (Valu Merchandisers Company) in connection with DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR. Always verify the specific product and NDC with your pharmacist.

Important Disclaimer: This content is generated by AI analysis of FDA adverse event reports and is provided for informational purposes only. It is not medical advice. Adverse event reports submitted to the FDA do not prove that a medication caused the reported side effect. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing any medication. If you experience a serious side effect, contact your doctor or call 911 immediately.