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Brompheniramine and phenylephrine
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Brompheniramine and phenylephrine

Generic name: brompheniramine and phenylephrine [ BROM-fen-IR-a-meen-and-FEN-il-EFF-rin ]
Brand names: Brohist D, Children's Cold and Allergy, Dimetane Decongestant, Dimetapp Cold/Allergy, Ru-Hist D, ... show all 39 brands
Dosage forms: oral liquid (1 mg-2.5 mg/5 mL); oral tablet (4 mg-10 mg)
Drug class:Upper respiratory combinations

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Jan 28, 2022. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is brompheniramine and phenylephrine?

Brompheniramine and phenylephrine is a combination medicine used to treat symptoms of the common cold or seasonal allergies, including sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, and itchy, watery eyes.

Brompheniramine and phenylephrine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Follow all directions on the label and package. Use exactly as directed.

Before taking this medicine

Do not use brompheniramine and phenylephrine if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, and tranylcypromine.

You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to brompheniramine or phenylephrine.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if this medicine is safe to use if you have ever had: