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Dextromethorphan vs Racemethorphan - What's the difference?

dextromethorphan | racemethorphan |

As nouns the difference between dextromethorphan and racemethorphan

is that dextromethorphan is an antitussive drug (a cough suppressant) that is found in many over-the-counter cold and cough preparations while racemethorphan is the racemic mixture of dextromethorphan and levomethorphan.

dextromethorphan

English

Noun

(-)
  • (pharmaceutical drug) An antitussive drug (a cough suppressant) that is found in many over-the-counter cold and cough preparations.

    • Synonyms

    * DXM * DM * dex * drank

    racemethorphan

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • (chemistry) The racemic mixture of dextromethorphan and levomethorphan.