Brompheniramine is a medication to relieve allergy symptoms, such as red, itchy, or watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose, or itching of the nose and throat. This drug can also be used in the treatment of colds or flu common cold.
Brompheniramine belongs to the group of first-generation antihistamines. These drugs work by blocking the action of histamine substances, which are natural substances in the body that can cause allergy symptoms when a person is exposed to allergy-triggering substances (allergens).
This medication helps relieve allergy symptoms, but cannot be used to treat allergies. Brompheniramine is often found in cold and cough products in combination with other medications, such as pseudoephedrine.
Brompheniramine trademarks: Alco Plus, Alco Plus DMP, Bromphenyl
What is Brompheniramine
| group | Limited over-the-counter drugs |
| Category | Antihistamines |
| Benefit | Relieves allergy and flu symptoms |
| Consumed by | Adults and children over 6 years old |
| Brompheniramine for pregnant and lactating women | Category C:Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the fetus, but there are no controlled studies in pregnant women. Drugs should only be used if the expected benefit outweighs the risk to the fetus. It is not known whether brompheniramine is absorbed into breast milk or not. Do not use this medicine without consulting your doctor first. |
| Drug form | Syrup |
Warnings Before Taking Brompheniramine
Brompheniramine should not be used carelessly. Before using this drug, you need to pay attention to the following points:
- Do not take brompheniramine if you are allergic to this drug. Always tell your doctor about any allergies you have.
- Do not take brompheniramine if you are or have recently taken MAOIs in the last 14 days.
- Consult the use of brompheniramine with your doctor if you have or are suffering from heart disease, stomach ulcers, high blood pressure, glaucoma, liver disease, enlarged prostate, kidney disease, thyroid disease, diabetes, seizures, intestinal obstruction, lung and respiratory diseases, including asthma. or COPD.
- Avoid consuming alcoholic beverages while taking brompheniramine, as this can increase the risk of side effects.
- Consult a doctor first before giving this medicine to children or people who are elderly or elderly.
- Do not use brompheniramine just to make a child sleepy. Misuse of cold medicine or allergies in children can cause death.
- Tell your doctor that you are taking brompheniramine if you are having an allergy test or a urine test, as this drug may affect the results of the test.
- Tell your doctor if you are taking brompheniramine before having surgery, including dental surgery.
- Talk to your doctor about using brompheniramine if you are taking certain medications, supplements, or herbal products.
- Talk to your doctor about using brompheniramine if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding.
- Do not drive a vehicle or perform activities that require alertness while you are taking brompheniramine, as this medicine may cause dizziness or drowsiness.
- See your doctor right away if you have an allergic drug reaction, serious side effect, or overdose after taking brompheniramine.
Brompheniramine Dosage and Directions
The following are common doses of brompheniramine by age:
- Mature:4 mg, every 4–6 hours
- Children ages 6–12 years: 2 mg, every 4–6 hours
Consult and discuss with your doctor before giving brompheniramine or products containing this drug to children under 6 years of age.
How to Take Brompheniramine Correctly
Follow the doctor's advice and read the directions on the medicine package. Do not increase or decrease the dose without the doctor's permission, because it is feared that it can worsen the condition experienced.
Brompheniramine can be taken before or after meals. This medicine can be taken with food or milk to reduce stomach discomfort.
Try to take brompheniramine regularly at the same time each day. Use the measuring spoon contained in the medicine package when using brompheniramine, so that the dosage is more precise.
If you forget to take brompheniramine, take it immediately if the break with the next consumption schedule is not too close. If it is close, ignore it and do not double the dose.
Store brompheniramine at room temperature and away from direct sunlight. Keep this medicine out of reach of children.
Brompheniramine Interactions with Other Drugs
Brompheniramine can cause drug interactions when used with other medicines. The following are some of the effects of drug interactions that may occur:
- Increased sedative effect of barbiturates, opioids, sedatives, or antipsychotics
- Increased risk of developing hyperthermia when used with topiramate or zonisamide
- Increased risk of masking ear symptoms when used with ototoxic drugs, such as aminoglycosides
- Increased risk of hypertensive crisis when used with MAOIs
Brompheniramine Side Effects and Dangers
Some of the side effects that can occur after taking brompheniramine are:
- Drowsiness
- Mouth, nose and throat feel dry
- Nausea or stomach ache
- Headache or dizziness
- Constipation
- Warmth in the face, neck, or chest (flush)
- Blurred vision
Consult a doctor if the above side effects do not subside immediately or get worse. You need to see a doctor immediately if you experience an allergic drug reaction or more serious side effects, such as:
- Feeling nervous, restless, or dizzy
- Confusion or hallucinations
- Excessive sleepiness
- Urinating less or less
- Seizures
