Brompheniramine / Dextromethorphan / Guaifenesin / Phenylpropanolamine
This multi-symptom cold and cough medication combines four active ingredients to provide relief from respiratory infections and allergic conditions. It addresses congestion, coughing, mucus buildup, and runny nose simultaneously. This combination is typically used by adults and older children experiencing multiple cold or allergy symptoms at once.
A combination cold medication that relieves congestion, cough, and allergy symptoms through four complementary active ingredients.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 820044
- Generic
- Brompheniramine / Dextromethorphan / Guaifenesin / Phenylpropanolamine
- Class
- multi-ingredient
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Treats common cold symptoms, allergic rhinitis, and sinus congestion including nasal stuffiness, runny nose, sneezing, itchy/watery eyes, cough, and chest congestion. Used when multiple symptoms are present simultaneously.
Brompheniramine blocks histamine to reduce sneezing and runny nose; dextromethorphan suppresses the cough reflex in the brain; guaifenesin thins and loosens mucus in the airways; phenylpropanolamine constricts blood vessels in 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 with alcohol or other sedatives. Not recommended for children under 6 years old without medical supervision. Consult a healthcare provider if symptoms persist beyond 7-10 days or if you have high blood pressure, heart disease, thyroid disorders, diabetes, or glaucoma. May interact with MAO inhibitors and other medications.
Official drug label
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