Monograph Details
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Respiratory Tract
> Cough and cold
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BROMFED-DM |
| Manufacturer |
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Victory Pharma |
| Legal Classification |
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Rx
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| Pharmacological Class |
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Antitussive + antihistamine + sympathomimetic. |
| Generic Name |
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Dextromethorphan HBr 10mg, brompheniramine maleate 2mg, pseudoephedrine HCl 30mg; per 5mL; liq; cherry flavor. |
| Indications |
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Cough and congestion. |
| Children |
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Under 2 yrs: not recommended. 2–6 yrs: 2.5mL. 6–12 yrs: 5mL. Both every 4 hrs. |
| Adults |
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10mL every 4 hrs. |
| Contraindications |
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Asthma. Lower respiratory disorders. Neonates. Premature infants. Severe hypertension or cardiovascular disease. Within 14 days of MAOIs. Nursing mothers. |
| Precautions |
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Diabetes. History of bronchial asthma. Glaucoma. GI or urinary obstruction. Hypertension. Cardiovascular disease. Hyperthyroidism. Pregnancy (Cat.C). |
| Interactions |
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Hypertensive crisis with MAOIs, β-blockers. Potentiates alcohol, CNS depressants, sympathomimetics. Antagonizes antihypertensives. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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Drowsiness, sedation, nausea, dizziness, cardiovascular effects, constipation, anticholinergic effects; excitation in children. |
| How Supplied |
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Liq—pt |
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