Rometor Ratiopharm
Rometor ratiopharm is a medicine that helps to relieve irritating cough.
Form
oraaliliuos
Strength
2 mg/ml
Active Ingredient
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide
Manufacturer
ratiopharm GmbH
How to Use
Dosage
Adults: 15 ml 3-4 times daily. Children 6–12 years: 7.5 ml 3–4 times daily as needed. Children 2–6 years: 3.75 ml 3–4 times daily as needed. Children under 2 years: Only as directed by a doctor.
Method
You can take this medicine on an empty stomach or with food.
Important
Adults: Maximum 60 ml per day. Children 6–12 years: Maximum 30 ml per day. Children 2–6 years: Maximum 15 ml per day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Fatigue
- •Vomiting
RARE
- •Dizziness
- •Stomach upset, nausea
- •Drowsiness
- •Hallucinations
- •Medicine dependence (due to misuse)
- •Skin reactions (e.g., skin redness)
- •Confusion
- •Rapid heartbeat
- •Flushing
- •Constipation
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to dextromethorphan or any other ingredient.
- Do not use if you have taken certain medicines for depression (MAO inhibitors) in the last two weeks or are taking them now.
- Tell your doctor if you are taking other medicines for depression, heart problems, fungal infections, mental illness, stomach acid, HIV, or weight loss, as this medicine may cause serious interactions.
- Do not use if you have severe liver problems, asthma, or severe breathing difficulties.
- This medicine can cause dependence; use only for short periods.
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- Avoid alcohol as it can increase the medicine's effects.
- Do not use with cough medicines that loosen phlegm, as it can cause dangerous mucus buildup.
- Be cautious if the child has atopic dermatitis, as this medicine may worsen allergic symptoms.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category D
Avoid use in older adults. Serotonergic. Consider significant adverse effects. Consider potential interactions especially with benzodiazepines and memantine. (updated 5.6.2023)