Dextromethorphan: here's the fair price
This is what US pharmacies pay, on average, for dextromethorphan. Use it to spot a fair cash price, and feel good about asking for one.
Dextromethorphan 15 Mg Softgel
A fair cash price is usually this cost plus a dispensing fee. If your quote is many times higher, ask about a generic, another pharmacy, or a cash discount.
Ask for generic Dextromethorphan 15 Mg Softgel. Pharmacies pay about $3.77 for 30. Ask your pharmacy for its cash price and compare it with your copay. A fair cash price is close to this cost plus a dispensing fee.
Source: CMS NADAC as of 2026-11-04. Ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic is right for you.
Source: CMS NADAC weekly file as of 2026-11-04. Median across NDCs with the same description. Public domain.
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Every strength and form
| Product | Pharmacy cost | 30 count | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEXTROMETHORPHAN ER 30 MG/5 MLGeneric | $0.07 per mL | n/a | 10/21/2026 |
| DEXTROMETHORPHAN 15 MG SOFTGELGeneric | $0.13 per tablet or capsule | $3.77 | 10/21/2026 |
Source: CMS NADAC, as of 2026-11-04. National average acquisition cost, not a retail quote.
Label basics
What it is used for (FDA label)
Uses temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold minor aches and pains headache nasal and sinus congestion sore throat cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation temporarily reduces fever
Warnings (from the label)
Warnings Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take: more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours with other drugs containing acetaminophen 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may inclide: skin reddening blisters rash If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away. Sore throat warning: If sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly. Do not use if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor...
Source: FDA drug label via openFDA, label effective 2024-03-27. Full label on DailyMed. Excerpts are verbatim and truncated. Read the full label and ask your pharmacist.