One of the older fads is in the news again: getting high from cough and cold medicines containing dextromethorphan (DXM). This drug is sometimes combined with prescribed promethazine with codeine.

They offer relief without the risks of sedation and the other worrying side effects of promethazine. For cold or cough symptoms, parents should be reassured these typically get better with time ...

“Overdosing cough syrup, particularly those containing Dextromethorphan (DXM) or promethazine-codeine, can lead to severe and potentially life-threatening side effects,” said Dr Gupt ...

They offer relief without the risks of sedation and the other worrying side effects of promethazine. For cold or cough symptoms, parents should be reassured these typically get better with time ...