Bromfed-dm

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  • Cough and cold

Bromfed-dm Generic Name & Formulations

General Description

Brompheniramine maleate 2mg, pseudoephedrine HCl 30mg, dextromethorphan HBr 10mg; per 5mL; liq; contains alcohol 0.95% v/v; butterscotch flavor.

Pharmacological Class

Antihistamine + antitussive + sympathomimetic.

How Supplied

Liq—118mL, 473mL

Bromfed-dm Indications

Indications

Cough and nasal congestion.

Bromfed-dm Dosage and Administration

Adult

10mL every 4 hrs.

Children

<2yrs: individualize. 2–6yrs: 2.5mL. 6–12yrs: 5mL. Both every 4 hrs. Max 6 doses/24 hours.

Bromfed-dm Contraindications

Contraindications

Asthma. Lower respiratory disorders. Neonates. Premature infants. Severe hypertension or cardiovascular disease. Within 14 days of MAOIs. Nursing mothers.

Bromfed-dm Boxed Warnings

Not Applicable

Bromfed-dm Warnings/Precautions

Warnings/Precautions

Diabetes. History of bronchial asthma. Glaucoma. GI or GU obstruction. Hypertension. Cardiovascular disease. Thyroid disease. Pregnancy (Cat.C).

Bromfed-dm Pharmacokinetics

See Literature

Bromfed-dm Interactions

Interactions

See Contraindications. Hypertensive crisis with MAOIs. Potentiates alcohol, other CNS depressants. β-blockers may increase pressor effects of sympathomimetics. Antagonizes antihypertensives.

Bromfed-dm Adverse Reactions

Adverse Reactions

Sedation, dizziness, anticholinergic effects, thickening of bronchial secretions; excitability in children.

Bromfed-dm Clinical Trials

See Literature

Bromfed-dm Note

Not Applicable

Bromfed-dm Patient Counseling

See Literature

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