when was dxm made?

Answer 1

Dextromethorphan (DM or DXM) is an antitussive drug that is found in many over-the-counter cold and cough preparations, usually in the form of dextromethorphan hydrobromide. It is also used as a recreational drug.

The FDA approved dextromethorphan for over-the-counter sale as a cough suppressant in 1958. Dextromethorphan was first patented with U.S. Patent 2,676,177 , and was approved for over-the-counter purchase as an antitussive in 1958.

During the 1960s and 1970s, DXM became available in an over-the-counter tablet form by the brand name Romilar. It was put on the shelves in hopes of cutting down on codeine cough remedies. In 1973, Romilar was taken off the shelves after a burst in sales due to common recreational use. It was then replaced by cough syrup, in an attempt to cut down on recreational usage.

Answer 2

There seem to be (rare) medical references indicating DXM recreational abuse dating back to the 1960's. I'm trying to get more on this. I have talked to a few people who have said that recreational use of DXM in the form of RomilarTM tablets was extremely common. If so, then DXM's recreational potential may be the best-kept secret in the recreational drug world.

Answer 3

DXM - Dextromethorphan was first patented with U.S., and was approved for over-the-counter purchase as an antitussive in 1958.

During the 1960s and 1970s, DXM became available in an over-the-counter tablet form by the brand name Romilar. It was put on the shelves in hopes of cutting down on codeine cough remedies. In 1973, Romilar was taken off the shelves after a burst in sales due to common recreational use. It was then replaced by cough syrup, in an attempt to cut down on recreational usage.