Another State Age-Restricts Sales Of DXM OTC Drugs As Teens' Abuse Of Ingredient Grows

Percentage of 10th- and 12th-graders in MTF survey using DXM-containing OTCs for inebriation effects had declined while rate of 8th-graders increased from 2018 to 2019. However, abuse of OTC drugs containing the cough suppressant increased in all age groups in 2020 survey.

Ohio becomes the 21st state to prohibit OTC sales of drugs containing the cough suppressant dextromethorphan to minors as the number of US youths abusing the ingredient increased in 2020, particularly in the youngest group surveyed, eighth-grade students.

Ohio’s sales restriction, which takes effect on 29 September, prohibits the sale of DXM-containing

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