Brompheniramine / Phenylephrine
Brompheniramine/Phenylephrine is a combination medication containing an antihistamine and a decongestant. It provides temporary relief from nasal congestion, sneezing, itchy/watery eyes, and other allergy symptoms. This medication is commonly used to treat seasonal allergies, hay fever, and common cold symptoms.
A combination antihistamine and decongestant used to relieve allergy and cold symptoms including nasal congestion and sneezing.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 214324
- Generic
- Brompheniramine / 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, sinus congestion, and pressure; sneezing; itchy, watery eyes; and other allergy symptoms associated with seasonal allergies, hay fever, and the common cold.
Brompheniramine is a first-generation antihistamine that blocks histamine H1 receptors, reducing allergic symptoms. Phenylephrine is an alpha-adrenergic agonist that causes vasoconstriction in the nasal passages, reducing swelling and congestion.
May cause drowsiness; avoid alcohol and operating machinery until you know how this medication affects you. Do not use if you have narrow-angle glaucoma, severe heart disease, or uncontrolled high blood pressure. Consult a healthcare provider before use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking other medications. Not recommended for children under certain ages without medical advice.
Official drug label
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