Brompheniramine / Dihydrocodeine / Pseudoephedrine
This combination medication contains an antihistamine (brompheniramine), an opioid cough suppressant (dihydrocodeine), and a decongestant (pseudoephedrine). It is used to relieve symptoms of upper respiratory infections and allergies, including cough, nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, and itchy/watery eyes.
A combination cold/cough/allergy medication that addresses multiple symptoms through antihistamine, cough suppressant, and decongestant effects.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1008256
- Generic
- Brompheniramine / Dihydrocodeine / Pseudoephedrine
- Class
- multi-ingredient
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Temporary relief of cough, nasal congestion, sinus congestion, sneezing, runny nose, and itchy nose/throat associated with allergies, colds, or upper respiratory infections.
Brompheniramine blocks histamine to reduce allergic symptoms; dihydrocodeine suppresses the cough reflex in the brain; pseudoephedrine constricts blood vessels in nasal passages to reduce swelling and congestion.
Contains an opioid (dihydrocodeine) with risk of dependence, sedation, and respiratory depression. May cause drowsiness; avoid alcohol and operating machinery. Pseudoephedrine may increase blood pressure and heart rate. Not recommended for children, elderly, or those with certain conditions without medical supervision. Some regions have purchase restrictions on pseudoephedrine-containing products.
Official drug label
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