Brompheniramine / Dextromethorphan
Brompheniramine/dextromethorphan is a combination medication used to temporarily relieve symptoms of allergies, colds, and upper respiratory infections. It contains brompheniramine, an antihistamine that reduces allergic symptoms like sneezing and runny nose, along with dextromethorphan, a cough suppressant that helps control coughing.
An antihistamine and cough suppressant combination that relieves allergy and cold symptoms including sneezing, runny nose, and cough.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1008756
- Generic
- Brompheniramine / Dextromethorphan
- Class
- multi-ingredient
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Temporary relief of allergy symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes, and nasal congestion; treatment of cough associated with colds or upper respiratory infections; management of allergic rhinitis and hay fever symptoms.
Brompheniramine is a first-generation antihistamine that blocks histamine H1 receptors, reducing allergic reactions. Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant that acts on the cough center in the brain to decrease the urge to cough.
May cause drowsiness and impair mental alertness; avoid operating machinery or driving until knowing how medication affects you. Do not use with MAO inhibitors or within 14 days of stopping such medications. Consult a healthcare provider before use if pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking other sedatives, tranquilizers, or medications containing dextromethorphan. Keep out of reach of children.
Official drug label
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