Drug Info

DXM (Dextromethorphan)

What is it?

Cough suppressor found in many over-the-counter medications, such as cough syrup, tablets, capsules, or powder. Popular over-the-counter brands: Robitussin, Coricidin HBP.

Street Names

CCC, DXM, Poor Man’s PCP, Robo, Skittles, Triple C

How it is Taken

Drinking cough syrup or swallowing tablets, capsules, or powder

How does it affect the body?

Increase in perceptual awareness, altered time perception
Hallucinations, confusion
Addictive
Loss of coordination, slurred speech, sweating, lethargy
High doses of DXM with alcohol or other drugs, including antidepressants, can cause death

FACT SHEET: Read more about DXM (pdf)