Drug Reference
Dexbrompheniramine
Substituted alkylamines
OTC
Fact box
- Therapeutic class
- Substituted alkylamines
- Habit forming
- No
- Availability
- Over-the-counter (OTC)
Brand names
Ala-Hist IRM-End Max D
Available as
1.2 MG/ML · Oral Solution0.133 MG/ML · Oral Solution650 MG · Oral Tablet0.2 MG/ML · Oral Solution0.5 MG/ML · Oral Solution1 MG/ML · Oral Solution2 MG · Oral Tablet2.5 MG/ML · Oral Solution6 MG · Extended Release Oral Tablet1 MG · Oral Tablet1 MG · Chewable Tablet0.4 MG/ML · Oral Solution325 MG · Oral Tablet500 MG · Oral Tablet2 MG/ML · Oral Solution33.3 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 these symptoms due to hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or upper respiratory allergies: runny nose sneezing itching of the nose or throat itchy, watery eyes
How to use / dosing
Directions Adults and children 12 years of age and over: 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours, not to exceed 6 tablets in 24 hours. Children 6 to under 12 years of age: 1/2 tablet every 4 to 6 hours, not to exceed 3 tablets in 24 hours. Children under 6 years of age: Consult a doctor.
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.
PregnancyCaution
…use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.…
BreastfeedingConsult your doctor
…when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.…
AlcoholCaution
…may occur, especially in children may cause drowsiness avoid alcoholic drinks alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase the drowsiness effect use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health…
DrivingCaution
…tranquilizers may increase the drowsiness effect use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery 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 Ask a doctor before use if you have a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis glaucoma trouble urinating due to enlargement of the prostate gland Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers. When using this product excitability may occur, especially in children may cause drowsiness avoid alcoholic drinks alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase the drowsiness effect use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery 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.
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)
- CONEX (DEXBROMPHENIRAMINE MALEATE, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE HCL) LIQUID [LLORENS PHARMACEUTICAL INTERNATIONAL DIVISION]
- CONEX PEDIATRIC (DEXBROMPHENIRAMINE MALEATE, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE HCL) LIQUID [LLORENS PHARMACEUTICAL INTERNATIONAL DIVISION]
- DOLOGESIC DF (ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXBROMPHENIRAMINE MALEATE) TABLET [LLORENS PHARMACEUTICAL INTERNATIONAL DIVISION]
- DOLOGESIC NF (ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXBROMPHENIRAMINE MALEATE) TABLET [LLORENS PHARMACEUTICAL INTERNATIONAL DIVISION]
- DURAHIST (DEXBROMPHENIRAMINE MALEATE, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE HCL) TABLET [POLY 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.