BROMPHENIRAMINE MALEATE, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR + PHENYLEPHRINE HCl

Brompheniramine maleate, Dextromethorphan HBr + Phenylephrine HCl is a combination of an antihistamine (anti-allergy), a cough suppressant, and a decongestant, respectively.

Uses

This product is used for the tempory relief of cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation occurring with a cold, and nasal congestion due to the common cold, hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies.

It provides tempory relief of the following symptoms due to hay fever (allergic rhinitis):

runny nose
sneezing
itchy, watery eyes
itching of the nose or throat
clogged nose

Warnings

Do not use this product:

if you are taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI), a type of medication for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson’s disease); or two weeks after stopping MAOI intake. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
to make a child sleepy

Side Effects

Stop taking this product and consult a doctor if:

you become nervous, dizzy, or sleepless
your symptoms do not get better within 7 days or are accompanied by fever
your cough lasts for more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition.

Precautions

Precautions

Before taking this product, consult a doctor if you have:

heart disease
high blood pressure
thyroid disease
diabetes
trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
glaucoma
cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema

Interactions

Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:

MAOIs like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate
medicines for cold, cough, or allergy
medicines for weight loss
procarbazine
some medicines for migraine headaches
stimulant medicines for attention disorders, weight loss, or to stay awake

This medicine may also interact with the following medications:

alcohol
barbiturates like phenobarbital
mecamylamine
medicines for chest pain, heart disease, high blood pressure or heart rhythm problems
medicines for depression, anxiety, or psychotic disturbances
medicines for sleep
reserpine
some herbal or nutritional supplements
some medicines for Parkinson’s disease
some medicines for pain

This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.

Overdose

If overdose is suspected, bring the patient to the nearest hospital.