Brompheniramine / Carbetapentane / Phenylephrine
This combination medication contains an antihistamine (brompheniramine), a cough suppressant (carbetapentane), and a decongestant (phenylephrine). It is typically used to temporarily relieve symptoms associated with the common cold, allergies, or other respiratory conditions, including runny nose, sneezing, cough, and nasal congestion. The three ingredients work together to address multiple symptoms simultaneously.
A combination cold/allergy medication that relieves cough, congestion, and sneezing by combining antihistamine, antitussive, and decongestant effects.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 607162
- Generic
- Brompheniramine / Carbetapentane / Phenylephrine
- Class
- multi-ingredient
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Temporary relief of nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, itchy/watery eyes, and cough associated with upper respiratory allergies, common cold, or other minor respiratory conditions.
Brompheniramine blocks histamine to reduce allergic symptoms; carbetapentane suppresses the cough reflex in the brain; phenylephrine constricts blood vessels in the nasal passages to reduce swelling and congestion.
May cause drowsiness; avoid operating machinery or driving until you know how it affects you. Do not use if you have certain medical conditions (heart disease, high blood pressure, thyroid disorders, glaucoma, urinary retention) without consulting a doctor. Not recommended for children under certain ages. Avoid alcohol and other sedating medications while taking this product.
Official drug label
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