Is Dextromethorphan vegetarian?

Dextromethorphan is a synthetic morphinan derivative used as a cough suppressant, chemically related to the opioid class but with dissociative rather than analgesic action at typical doses. It is manufactured synthetically, not derived from animals or plants.

An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.

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