Brompheniramine Maleate, Pseudoephedrine Hyd... Health Article

Generic name(s):

Brompheniramine Maleate, Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride Oral capsule

Brand name(s):

AccuHist Drops, AccuHist Pediatric, Accuhist, Allent, Andehist NR Syrup, B-Vex PD, Bidhist-D, Brofed, Bromaline, Bromaxefed RF Syrup, Bromfed PD, Bromfed SR, Bromfenex, Bromfenex PD, Bromhist Pediatric Drops, Bromhist-NR, Brompheniramine-Pseudoephedrine PD, Brompheniramine-Pseudoephedrine TR, BroveX PD, BroveX PSB, BroveX PSE, Brovex SR, Cold & Allergy Children's, Di-Bromm, Dimaphen, Dimetapp Elixir, Endafed, Histex SR, Iofed, Iofed PD, J-TanD PD, LoHist-12D, LoHist-PD, Lodrane 12D, Lodrane 24D, Lodrane D, Lodrane LD, Lodrane Liquid, M-Hist T.D., Nalfed, Nalfed PD, PSE BPM, Pseubrom, Pseubrom-PD, Q-Tapp, Respahist, Rondec Chewable(obsolete), Rondec Syrup(obsolete), Shellcap, Shellcap PD, Sildec, Touro, Touro A&H, Touro Allergy, Ultrabrom, Ultrabrom PD, Unit-Hist Drops, Unit-Tex 10/120 ER

What is this medicine?

BROMPHENIRAMINE; PSEUDOEPHEDRINE (brome fen IR a meen; soo doe e FED rin) is a combination of an antihistamine and a decongestant. It is used to treat the symptoms of allergy and colds. This medicine will not treat an infection.

This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.

What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?

They need to know if you have any of the following conditions:

• asthma
• diabetes
• difficulty passing urine
• glaucoma
• heart disease
• high blood pressure
• taken an MAOI like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, or Parnate in last 14 days
• thyroid disease
• ulcer or other stomach problem
• an unusual or allergic reaction to brompheniramine, pseudoephedrine, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
• pregnant or trying to get pregnant
• breast-feeding

How should I use this medicine?

Take this medicine by mouth with a glass of water. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Do not crush or chew. You may take this medicine with food or on an empty stomach. Take your medicine at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed.

Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.

Patients over 60 years old may have a stronger reaction to this medicine and need a smaller dose.

What if I miss a dose?

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.

What may interact with this medicine?

Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:

• bromocriptine
• MAOIs like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate
• procarbazine
• some medicines for migraine headaches
• stimulant medicines for attention disorders, weight loss, or to stay awake

This medicine may also interact with the following medications:

• alcohol
• barbiturates, like phenobarbital
• mecamylamine
• medicines for blood pressure
• medicines for chest pain, heart disease, high blood pressure or heart rhythm problems
• medicines for depression, anxiety, or psychotic disturbances
• medicines for sleep
• other medicines for cold, cough or allergy
• reserpine
• some herbal or nutritional supplements
• some medicines for Parkinson's disease

What should I watch for while using this medicine?

Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular check ups. Tell your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.

Your mouth may get dry. Chewing sugarless gum or sucking hard candy, and drinking plenty of water may help. Contact your doctor if the problem does not go away or is severe.

This medicine may cause dry eyes and blurred vision. If you wear contact lenses you may feel some discomfort. Lubricating drops may help. See your eye doctor if the problem does not go away or is severe.

You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Alcohol may interfere with the effect of this medicine. Avoid alcoholic drinks.