A common ingredient found in many over-the-counter cough and cold medications including Benylin and Night Nurse could cause the coronavirus to multiply, a study has revealed.
The discovery was made as part of a global study into pre-existing drugs and ways they could be used to treat the deadly COVID-19 pandemic.
An international team of scientists found that dextromethorphan, a common active ingredient in cough suppressants, might cause SARS-CoV-2 pathogens to replicate.
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