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Does Nighttime Cough Syrup Contain Aspirin?
Question: I bought an over the counter cough medicine and it has dextromethorphan and doxylamine succinate do they contain any aspirin
Brief Answer:
No,there is no aspirin in that syrup.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to health care magic,
You brought 'nighttime cough' syrup which does not contain aspirin or any other NSAIDs.
It contains,
1) dextromethorphan is morphine class of drug and have a antitussive (cough suppressant) with sedative and dissociative properties
2) doxylamine succinate is actually a antihistame drug used in dry cough, allergy and cold relief with mild sedative effect.
Both this ingredients has nothing to do with aspirin or any other NSAIDs.
Regards,
No,there is no aspirin in that syrup.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to health care magic,
You brought 'nighttime cough' syrup which does not contain aspirin or any other NSAIDs.
It contains,
1) dextromethorphan is morphine class of drug and have a antitussive (cough suppressant) with sedative and dissociative properties
2) doxylamine succinate is actually a antihistame drug used in dry cough, allergy and cold relief with mild sedative effect.
Both this ingredients has nothing to do with aspirin or any other NSAIDs.
Regards,
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