Drug Reference
Brompheniramine
Substituted alkylamines
OTC
Fact box
- Therapeutic class
- Substituted alkylamines
- Habit forming
- No
- Availability
- Over-the-counter (OTC)
Brand names
Bromfed DMBroveX CBBrovex PBCM-End PEMar-cof BPRespa-BR
Available as
0.4 MG/ML · Oral Solution0.8 MG/ML · Oral Solution0.2 MG/ML · Oral Solution4 MG · Oral Tablet33.3 MG/ML · Oral Solution12 MG · Chewable Tablet6 MG · Extended Release Oral Tablet10 MG/ML · Injectable Solution6 MG · Oral Capsule6 MG · Oral Tablet0.2 MG/ML · Oral Suspension11 MG · Extended Release Oral Tablet0.27 MG/ML · Oral Solution0.266 MG/ML · Oral Solution
FDA label sections are from openFDA and may not reflect the most recent labeling — confirm against the current DailyMed label.
Uses
Uses ▪ temporarily relieves: ▪ runny nose ▪ sneezing ▪ itchy, watery eyes due to hay fever ▪ itching of the nose or throat
How to use / dosing
Directions ▪ do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period ▪ measure only with dosage cup provided ▪ keep dosage cup with product ▪ ml = milliliter age Dose adults and children 12 years and over 20 ml every 4 hours children 6 to under 12 years 10 ml every 4 hours children under 6 years do not use
Safety advice
Conservative summary derived from FDA labeling — defaults to “consult your doctor” unless the label is explicit. Not a substitute for your clinician’s advice.
PregnancyConsult your doctor
…machinery ▪ excitability may occur, especially in children If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.…
BreastfeedingConsult your doctor
…▪ excitability may occur, especially in children If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.…
AlcoholCaution
…▪ do not use more than directed ▪ drowsiness may occur ▪ avoid alcoholic drinks ▪ alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness ▪ be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery ▪ excitability may occur, especially in children If…
DrivingConsult your doctor
…and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness ▪ be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery ▪ excitability may occur, especially in children If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.…
KidneyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
LiverNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
Warnings & precautions
Warnings Do not use ▪ to sedate a child or to make a child sleepy Ask a doctor before use if you have ▪ trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland ▪ glaucoma ▪ a breathing problem such as emphysema, or chronic bronchitis. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are ▪ taking sedatives or tranquilizers When using this product ▪ do not use more than directed ▪ drowsiness may occur ▪ avoid alcoholic drinks ▪ alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness ▪ be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery ▪ excitability may occur, especially in children If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away at 1-800-222-1222.
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)
- EQUATE CHILDRENS COLD COUGH (BROMPHENIRAMINE MALEATE, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE) SOLUTION [WALMART INC.]
- CVS PHARMACY COLD AND COUGH AND NIGHTTIME VALUE PACK (BROMPHENIRAMINE MALEATE,DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR,DIPHENHYDRAMINE HCL) KIT [CVS PHARMACY, INC.]
- DAYTIME COLD AND COUGH AND NIGHTTIME COLD AND CONGESTION CHILDRENS (BROMPHENIRAMINE MALEATE, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR, PHENYLEPHRINE HCL, DIPHENHYDRAMINE HCL, PHENYLEPHRINE HCL) KIT [WALGREENS]
- CVS PHARMACY CHILDRENS COLD AND ALLERGY (BROMPHENIRAMINE MALEATE) LIQUID [CVS PHARMACY, INC.]
- CHILDRENS DIMETAPP COLD AND COUGH (BROMPHENIRAMINE MALEATE, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR, PHENYLEPHRINE HCL) LIQUID [CVS PHARMACY]
Authoritative sources
Reference only — not clinical advice. Verify against current FDA labeling and consult a licensed provider. About half of pediatric drug use is off-label and is not reflected in FDA labels; absence of pediatric information does not mean a medicine is unused or unsafe in children.