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)
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