Dextromethorphan
Sold as Dilinct dry cough, Benylin solid, Benylin dry cough
(1S,9S,10S)-4-Methoxy-17-methyl-17-azatetracyclo[7.5.3.01,10.02,7]heptadeca-2(7),3,5-triene
Drag to rotate. Structure from PubChem CID 5360696.
Background
Registration
- Applicants
- 2
- Registrations
- 3
- Schedule source
- SAHPRA documentation
Applicants and registrations
Variants
| Product | Strength and form | Registration | Status | Schedule | Leaflets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dilinct dry cough syrup EACH 5,0 ml SYRUP CONTAINS DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 15,0 mg | 15 mgSyrup. | 38023938/10.1/0239Approved 30 April 2026 | Registered | S2 | PIPIL |
| Benylin solid EACH LOZENGE CONTAINS DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 7,5 mg | Not listed | V0032V/10.1/32 | Cancelled | S2 | None |
| Benylin dry cough EACH 5 ml SYRUP CONTAINS DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 15 mg | Not listed | Z0005Z/10.1/5 | Registered | S2 | None |
Regulatory status
Where S2 sits on the scale
A pharmacist can sell it directly, without a prescription.
Schedule 2 medicines sit behind the pharmacy counter. A pharmacist can decide to sell one of these directly, using their own professional judgement, without a doctor's prescription. It can also be dispensed against a prescription like the higher tiers, in which case the usual repeat limits apply. A child under 12 may only be sold a Schedule 2 substance on a prescription, or on a written order that names the purpose and carries a signature the seller recognises. Even though it cannot be advertised to the public in the ordinary sense, its price, name, pack size and strength can still be told to the public, as long as nothing links it to what it treats.
Schedule S2, read from the product's PI-PIL leaflet.
Who may supply: Only a pharmacist, pharmacist intern or supervised pharmacist's assistant may sell it without a prescription. It may otherwise be dispensed by a pharmacist against a written or verbal prescription from an authorised prescriber; a veterinarian, who may also prescribe, compound or dispense it directly; a medical practitioner or dentist, who may prescribe it and may compound or dispense it directly only if licensed under section 22C(1)(a); and, for animal treatment, a person practising a para-veterinary profession, on a veterinarian's written or verbal instruction.
Consolidated Schedules listings for Dextromethorphan hydrobromide
S2: Dextromethorphan
Consolidated Schedules 06 July 2026, line 1801
Pharmacological class: Antitussives and expectorants. (class 10.1)
This is an informational summary of the Medicines and Related Substances Act 101 of 1965 and its 2017 General Regulations. It is not medical advice and not legal advice. Always check the medicine's label, which carries the schedule number inside a square border, or ask a pharmacist if you are unsure.
SAHPRA documents
Schedule Verification
Dilinct dry cough syrup, Adcock ingram limited is scheduled S2 in its official SAHPRA documents, read with 90% confidence.
These documents are provided by SAHPRA for informational purposes. Always consult with a healthcare professional for medical advice.