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Brand of Brompheniramine
Brompheniramine, Pseudoephedrine, Dextromethorphan is a brand name for Brompheniramine. The medicine, its uses, side effects and dosage are the same regardless of brand.
Used for: INDICATIONS & USAGE For relief of coughs and upper respiratory symptoms, including nasal congestion, associated with allergy or the common cold.
Verbatim from this product's FDA label. Tap a section to expand.
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION
Adults and pediatric patients 12 years of age and over: 10 mL (2 teaspoonfuls) every 4 hours. Children 6 to under 12 years of age: 5 mL (1 teaspoonful) every 4 hours. 5 mL (½ teaspoonful) every 4 hours.
Infants 6 months to under 2 years of age:
Dosage to be established by a physician. Do not exceed 6 doses during a 24-hour period.
ADVERSE REACTIONS
The most frequent adverse reactions to brompheniramine maleate, pseudoephedrine hydrochloride and dextromethorphan hydrobromide syrup are: sedation; dryness of mouth, nose and throat; thickening of bronchial secretions; dizziness.
Other adverse reactions may include:
Dermatologic: Urticaria, drug rash, photosensitivity, pruritus.
Cardiovascular System:
Hypotension, hypertension, cardiac arrhythmias, palpitation.
CNS:
Disturbed coordination, tremor, irritability, insomnia, visual disturbances, weakness, nervousness, convulsions, headache, euphoria, and dysphoria. U.
System :
Urinary frequency, difficult urination. I.
System :
Epigastric discomfort, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation.
Respiratory System:
Tightness of chest and wheezing, shortness of breath.
Hematologic System:
Hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, agranulocytosis.
WARNINGS
Especially in infants and small children, antihistamines in overdosage may cause hallucinations, convulsions, and death. Antihistamines may diminish mental alertness. In the young child, they may produce excitation.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients. Do not use in the newborn, in premature infants, in nursing mothers, or in patients with severe hypertension or severe coronary artery disease. Do not use dextromethorphan in patients receiving monoamine oxidase (MAOI) inhibitors (see PRECAUTIONS - Drug Interactions ).
Antihistamines should not be used to treat lower respiratory tract conditions including asthma.
Not medical advice. Always read the patient information leaflet and follow your prescriber or pharmacist.
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