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# **dextromethorphan**

**Worth a look**

Shows low returns (0.0%), but soft demand (-10.3% this quarter) keeps it on the watch list.

Market size 62Growth 20Conversion 79Competition 29Returns 100Price range 61Avg price 67Brand share 37Review moat 44Quality gap 27

**Returns**

**Incredible****0.0%**

return rate — above 6% kills the launch gate

**Conversion**

**Great****7.9%**

search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale

**Avg price**

**Good****$14.02**

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

**Market size**

**Good****$554K**

$554K/yr · 502K searches

**Price range**

**Good****$6.78–$27.91**

cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100

**Review moat**

**Okay****2,084.75**

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

**Brand share**

**Okay****83%**

top-5 brand share — brands hold most of the demand

**Competition**

**Okay****67%**

top-5 click share — leaders hold, buyers still browse

**Quality gap**

**Okay****4.6★**

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

**Growth**

**Bad****-10.3%**

90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch

## **Competition**

The top 5 products take 67% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.

**Brands**

**9 **▼falling

**Sellers**

**37**

**Top-5 brand share**

**83%**

**Open market**

**11%**

- GoodMeds37% - RXZELL18% - Robitussin12% - Delsym8% - P Puregen Labs7% - Amazon Basic Care6% - Open — no brand owns it (3 brands, 11%)

## **Product shelf**

Each bubble is one product — market share against review moat; bubble size tracks estimated sales, color grades how beatable the incumbent looks.

0%10%$55K20%$111K30%$166K40%$222K101001K10K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales

Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)

All 16 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

### **Top sellers**

by 90-day click share

[1![GoodMeds Cough Relief for Adults Softgels Dextromethorphan HBr (DXM) 15mg 8Hour Non-Drowsy Long-Lasting Bronchial Suppressant for Dry Cough and Chest Congestion (120 Count)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41slAFZ8y-L.jpg)**GoodMeds Cough Relief for Adults Softgels Dextromethorphan HBr (DXM) 15mg 8Hour Non-Drowsy Long-Lasting Bronchial Suppressant for Dry Cough and Chest Congestion (120 Count)**GoodMeds**$13.82**4.6★716 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FV2FMYGD) [2![RXZELL Adult Cough Relief Dextromethorphan HBr 15mg (100 Softgels) 8 Hour Long Lasting Non-Drowsy Cough/Bronchial Suppressant](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41xBVdk+dRL.jpg)**RXZELL Adult Cough Relief Dextromethorphan HBr 15mg (100 Softgels) 8 Hour Long Lasting Non-Drowsy Cough/Bronchial Suppressant**RXZELL**$11.58**4.5★1,770 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B4XWF5DH) [3![Robitussin 8 Hour Liqui-gels Cough Adult Formula - 20 count Liqui-Gels](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41kb6X3NAWL.jpg)**Robitussin 8 Hour Liqui-gels Cough Adult Formula - 20 count Liqui-Gels**Robitussin**$6.78**4.7★8,671 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GH9K5XM) [4![GoodMeds Cough Relief for Adults Softgels Dextromethorphan HBr (DXM) 15mg 8Hour Non-Drowsy Long-Lasting Bronchial Suppressant for Dry Cough and Chest Congestion (60 Count)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41CkDic5+rL.jpg)**GoodMeds Cough Relief for Adults Softgels Dextromethorphan HBr (DXM) 15mg 8Hour Non-Drowsy Long-Lasting Bronchial Suppressant for Dry Cough and Chest Congestion (60 Count)**GoodMeds**$10.17**4.6★716 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FZNKXC3G) [5![GenCare - Mucus Relief DM (150 Count Value Bottle) Dextromethorphan HBr 20mg Guaifenesin 400mg | Generic Mucus Relief DM | Immediate Release Uncoated Cough & Mucus Expectorant Pill](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41MoStN5qaL.jpg)**GenCare - Mucus Relief DM (150 Count Value Bottle) Dextromethorphan HBr 20mg Guaifenesin 400mg | Generic Mucus Relief DM | Immediate Release Uncoated Cough & Mucus Expectorant Pill**GenCare**$10.08**4.6★1,866 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B9ZXSN92)

**~~View all top sellers →~~**

### **Newest**

by launch date

[![GoodMeds Cough Relief for Adults Softgels Dextromethorphan HBr (DXM) 15mg 8Hour Non-Drowsy Long-Lasting Bronchial Suppressant for Dry Cough and Chest Congestion (60 Count)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41CkDic5+rL.jpg)**GoodMeds Cough Relief for Adults Softgels Dextromethorphan HBr (DXM) 15mg 8Hour Non-Drowsy Long-Lasting Bronchial Suppressant for Dry Cough and Chest Congestion (60 Count)**GoodMeds**$10.17**716 rev8mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FZNKXC3G) [![GoodMeds Cough Relief for Adults Softgels Dextromethorphan HBr (DXM) 15mg 8Hour Non-Drowsy Long-Lasting Bronchial Suppressant for Dry Cough and Chest Congestion (120 Count)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41slAFZ8y-L.jpg)**GoodMeds Cough Relief for Adults Softgels Dextromethorphan HBr (DXM) 15mg 8Hour Non-Drowsy Long-Lasting Bronchial Suppressant for Dry Cough and Chest Congestion (120 Count)**GoodMeds**$13.82**716 rev9mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FV2FMYGD) [![Amazon Basic Care Mucus Relief DM 12 Hour Chest Congestion & Cough Relief Guaifenesin & Dextromethorphan Extended-Release Tablets 600 mg/30 mg 40 Count (Pack of 1) (Packaging may vary)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41QDRPzHziL.jpg)**Amazon Basic Care Mucus Relief DM 12 Hour Chest Congestion & Cough Relief Guaifenesin & Dextromethorphan Extended-Release Tablets 600 mg/30 mg 40 Count (Pack of 1) (Packaging may vary)**Amazon Basic Care**$12.64**3,633 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QW3WHD3) [![RXZELL Adult Cough Relief Dextromethorphan HBr 15mg (200 Softgels) 8 Hour Long Lasting Non-Drowsy Cough/Bronchial Suppressant](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51PsgoqN-LL.jpg)**RXZELL Adult Cough Relief Dextromethorphan HBr 15mg (200 Softgels) 8 Hour Long Lasting Non-Drowsy Cough/Bronchial Suppressant**RXZELL**$24.89**1,770 rev3y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BKQQW6HS) [![Safrel | Dextromethorphan HBr 15 mg | Non-Drowsy Cough Suppressant | 8-Hour Long-Lasting Support | 60 Count | for Adults & Children](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ayRD2ydcL.jpg)**Safrel | Dextromethorphan HBr 15 mg | Non-Drowsy Cough Suppressant | 8-Hour Long-Lasting Support | 60 Count | for Adults & Children**Safrel**$9.53**477 rev3y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BSTRBXYH)

**~~View all new products →~~**

### **Trending**

90-day click momentum

[![Safrel | Dextromethorphan HBr 15 mg | Non-Drowsy Cough Suppressant | 8-Hour Long-Lasting Support | 60 Count | for Adults & Children](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ayRD2ydcL.jpg)**Safrel | Dextromethorphan HBr 15 mg | Non-Drowsy Cough Suppressant | 8-Hour Long-Lasting Support | 60 Count | for Adults & Children**Safrel**$9.53**4.5★**▲ 273%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BSTRBXYH) [![GoodMeds Cough Relief for Adults Softgels Dextromethorphan HBr (DXM) 15mg 8Hour Non-Drowsy Long-Lasting Bronchial Suppressant for Dry Cough and Chest Congestion (60 Count)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41CkDic5+rL.jpg)**GoodMeds Cough Relief for Adults Softgels Dextromethorphan HBr (DXM) 15mg 8Hour Non-Drowsy Long-Lasting Bronchial Suppressant for Dry Cough and Chest Congestion (60 Count)**GoodMeds**$10.17**4.6★**▲ 135%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FZNKXC3G) [![Delsym 12 Hour Cough Medicine for Adults Powerful Relief for 12 Hours Cough Suppressant Liquid with Extended-Release Dextromethorphan Orange Flavor Liquid Cough Syrup 5 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41WxFIKM1VL.jpg)**Delsym 12 Hour Cough Medicine for Adults Powerful Relief for 12 Hours Cough Suppressant Liquid with Extended-Release Dextromethorphan Orange Flavor Liquid Cough Syrup 5 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)**Delsym**$14.69**4.7★**▲ 92%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00007KUX4) [![Amazon Basic Care 12 Hour Cough DM Syrup Extended-Release Dextromethorphan Grape Flavor Cough Medicine 5 fl oz (1-Pack)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ufOPoWoQL.jpg)**Amazon Basic Care 12 Hour Cough DM Syrup Extended-Release Dextromethorphan Grape Flavor Cough Medicine 5 fl oz (1-Pack)**Amazon Basic Care**$10.54**4.6★**▲ 75%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087D3DL8L) [![GoodMeds Cough Relief for Adults Softgels Dextromethorphan HBr (DXM) 15mg 8Hour Non-Drowsy Long-Lasting Bronchial Suppressant for Dry Cough and Chest Congestion (120 Count)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41slAFZ8y-L.jpg)**GoodMeds Cough Relief for Adults Softgels Dextromethorphan HBr (DXM) 15mg 8Hour Non-Drowsy Long-Lasting Bronchial Suppressant for Dry Cough and Chest Congestion (120 Count)**GoodMeds**$13.82**4.6★**▲ 43%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FV2FMYGD)

**~~View all trending →~~**

## **Demand & seasonality**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — -10.3% search growth over the last 90 days.

13K8KSpike '25 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay

No pronounced peak months · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.5×

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Cough Relief**40%

*“Controls cough”*

**Value For Money**13%

*“Great deal”*

**Efficiency**10%

*“Works well”*

**Quality-Overall**8%

*“Just as good as the name brand”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**5%

*“Item arrived as described”*

**Ease Of Chewing/Swallowing**3%

*“Easy to swallow and efective”*

**Taste-Overall**2%

*“Taste great”*

**Ease Of Use**2%

*“it easy to use”*

**Dosage**2%

*“Good dosage and price”*

**Cold Relief**1%

*“It helps, yet a cold is a cold”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Cough Relief**27%

*“Did not suppress cough”*

**Functionality-Overall**14%

*“Didn't seem to help”*

**Taste-Overall**6%

*“Taste is really gross”*

**Value For Money**5%

*“Waste of money”*

**Dosage**4%

*“Only needed one pill”*

**Side Effects**4%

*“gave me a headache”*

**Ingredients-Overall**3%

*“Does not contain acetaminophen or guaifenesin”*

**Allergies**2%

*“maybe it was my allergies i dont know”*

**Ease Of Use**2%

*“Difficult and dangerous”*

**Durability**2%

*“Falling away”*