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
…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…
DrivingConsult your doctor
…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.…
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)
- BROMPHENIRAMINE MALEATE, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE HYDROCHLORIDE, AND DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE SYRUP [DR. REDDY'S LABRATORIES INC.]
- GOOD NEIGHBOR PHARMACY COLD AND COUGH (BROMPHENIRAMINE MALEATE, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR, PHENYLEPHRINE HCL) SOLUTION [AMERISOURCE BERGEN]
- BROMPHENIRAMINE MALEATE, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE HYDROCHLORIDE, SYRUP [EYWA PHARMA INC]
- CAREONE CHILDRENS COLD COUGH (BROMPHENIRAMINE MALEATE, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE) SOLUTION [RETAIL BUSINESS SERVICES, LLC]
- DIMAPHEN DM (BROMPHENIRAMINE MALEATE, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR, PHENYLEPHRINE HCL) SOLUTION [PREFERRED PHARMACEUTICALS INC.]
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.