Trade Names:Alahist DM- Liquid brompheniramine maleate 4 mg, phenylephrine hydrochloride 7.5 mg, dextromethorphan hydrobromide 15 mg per 5 mL
Trade Names:Balacall DM- Syrup brompheniramine maleate 2 mg, phenylephrine hydrochloride 5 mg, dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 mg per 5 mL
Trade Names:BroveX PEB DM- Liquid brompheniramine maleate 4 mg, phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg, dextromethorphan hydrobromide 20 mg per 5 mL
Trade Names:Dimaphen DM (Children's)- Elixir brompheniramine maleate 1 mg, phenylephrine hydrochloride 2.5 mg, dextromethorphan hydrobromide 5 mg per 5 mL
Trade Names:Dimetapp Cold & Cough (Children's)- Liquid brompheniramine maleate 1 mg, phenylephrine hydrochloride 2.5 mg, dextromethorphan hydrobromide 5 mg per 5 mL
Trade Names:LoHist-DM- Syrup brompheniramine maleate 2 mg, phenylephrine hydrochloride 5 mg, dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 mg per 5 mL
Trade Names:Neo DM- Suspension brompheniramine tannate 10 mg, phenylephrine tannate 25 mg, dextromethorphan tannate 30 mg per 5 mL
Trade Names:Tusdec-DM- Liquid brompheniramine maleate 2 mg, phenylephrine hydrochloride 7.5 mg, dextromethorphan hydrobromide 15 mg per 5 mL
Competitively antagonizes histamine at H 1 receptor sites.
PhenylephrineStimulates postsynaptic alpha-receptors, resulting in vasoconstriction, which reduces nasal congestion.
DextromethorphanSuppresses cough by central action on cough center in medulla.
Temporary relief of coughs and upper respiratory symptoms, including nasal congestion, associated with allergy or common cold.
Hypersensitivity to any ingredients of product; bronchial asthma; severe hypertension; severe coronary artery disease; ischemic heart disease; narrow-angle glaucoma; urinary retention; peptic ulcer; as treatment for lower respiratory tract conditions including asthma; during an asthma attack; during MAOI therapy or for 2 wk after stopping MAOI therapy; newborns or premature infants; breast-feeding mothers.
Brompheniramine maleate 32 mg/day (40 mg/day as tannate); phenylephrine hydrochloride 80 mg/day (100 mg/day as tannate); dextromethorphan hydrobromide 160 mg/day (120 mg/day as tannate).
Children 6 to 12 yr of ageBrompheniramine maleate 16 mg/day (20 mg/day as tannate); phenylephrine hydrochloride 40 mg/day (50 mg/day as tannate); dextromethorphan hydrobromide 80 mg/day (60 mg/day as tannate).
Children 2 to younger than 6 yr of ageBrompheniramine tannate 10 mg/day; phenylephrine tannate 25 mg/day; dextromethorphan tannate 30 mg/day.
Adults and Children 12 yr of age and older Alahist DM5 mL every 4 to 6 h, up to 30 mL/day.
Balacall DM , LoHist-DM10 mL every 4 h, up to 60 mL/day.
BroveX PEB DM5 to 10 mL every 4 to 6 h, up to 40 mL/day.
Dimaphen DM (Children's) , Dimetapp Cold & Cough (Children's)20 mL every 4 h, up to 120 mL/day.
Neo DM10 mL every 12 h, up to 20 mL/day.
Children 6 to younger than 12 yr of age Alahist DM2.5 mL every 4 to 6 h, up to 15 mL/day.
Balacall DM , LoHist-DM5 mL every 4 h, up to 30 mL/day.
BroveX PEB DM5 mL every 4 to 6 h, up to 20 mL/day.
Dimaphen DM (Children's) , Dimetapp Cold & Cough (Children's)10 mL every 4 h, up to 60 mL/day.
Neo DM5 mL every 12 h, up to 10 mL/day.
Children 2 to younger than 6 yr of age Neo DM2.5 mL every 12 h, up to 5 mL/day.
Store at room temperature (68° to 77°F). Protect from freezing.
Effects may be enhanced by brompheniramine.
Antihypertensives (eg, methyldopa, reserpine, veratrum alkaloids)Antihypertensive effects may be reduced by phenylephrine.
Beta-adrenergic blockersMay potentiate the effects of phenylephrine.
MAOIs (eg, isocarboxazid)May prolong and intensify the anticholinergic effects of brompheniramine and increase the effects of phenylephrine. Dextromethorphan is contraindicated with MAOIs or within 2 wk of discontinuing MAOI therapy.
Opioid antitussives (eg, codeine)May increase the cough suppressant effects of dextromethorphan.
May interfere with diagnostic test results for skin tests using allergen extracts.
Cardiac arrhythmias, hypertension, hypotension, palpitations, tachycardia.
CNS depression, CNS stimulation, convulsions, disturbed coordination, dizziness, drowsiness, dysphoria, euphoria, excitation (especially in children), hallucinations, headache, hysteria, insomnia, irritability, light-headedness, nervousness, neuritis, paresthesia, restlessness, sedation, trembling, tremor, vertigo, weakness.
Flushing of the face, pallor, photosensitivity, pruritus, rash, urticaria.
Acute labyrinthitis, blurred vision, diplopia, dryness of nose and throat, tinnitus, visual disturbances.
Anorexia, constipation, diarrhea, dryness of mouth, epigastric discomfort, heartburn, nausea, vomiting.
Difficult urination, early menses, polyuria, urinary frequency, urinary retention.
Agranulocytosis, hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia.
Anaphylactic shock.
Nasal stuffiness, respiratory difficulty, shortness of breath, thickening of bronchial secretions, tightness of chest, wheezing.
Chills, excessive perspiration.
Category C .
Contraindicated in breast-feeding mothers.
Safety and efficacy in children younger than 2 yr of age not established.
Alahist DM , Balacall DM , Dimaphen DM , LoHist-DM , Tusdec-DMSafety and efficacy in children younger than 6 yr of age not established.
More likely to exhibit adverse reactions (eg, confusion, dizziness, sedation, hypotension, hyperexcitability, anticholinergic effects, hallucinations, seizures, CNS depression). Use with caution.
Use with caution in patients with hypertension, heart disease, hyperthyroidism or other thyroid disease, narrow-angle glaucoma or increased IOP, diabetes mellitus, prostatic hypertrophy, chronic pulmonary disease, shortness of breath, difficulty in breathing, emphysema, history of bronchial asthma, GI obstruction, or urinary bladder neck obstruction, and in children with atopic disease.
Antihistamines may cause excitation, particularly in children.
Some products may contain phenylalanine.
Apnea, ataxia, CNS depression or anticholinergic effects, coma, convulsions, CV collapse, death, diminished mental alertness, dizziness, excitation, fever, fixed and dilated pupils, flushed face, hallucinations, hypotension, incoordination, insomnia, sedation, stimulation, tremors.
PhenylephrineAbdominal cramps, anorexia, cardiac arrhythmias, cerebral hemorrhage, CNS stimulation, convulsions, delirium, diarrhea, difficulty in micturition, dizziness, dry mouth, fear, flushing, hallucination, headache, hyperactive reflexes, hypertension with subsequent hypotension and circulatory collapse, insomnia, irritability, labored breathing, metallic taste, nausea, pallor, palpitation, pulmonary edema, restlessness, tachycardia, talkativeness, tremor, vomiting, weakness.
DextromethorphanAtaxia, CNS excitement, confusion, convulsive seizures, drowsiness, nystagmus, opisthotonos, respiratory depression.
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