Sildec DM Syrup
Generic name:brompheniramine maleate, pseudoephedrine hydrochloride and dextromethorphan hydrobromide
Dosage form: syrup
Drug class:Upper respiratory combinations
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 21, 2022.
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Sildec DM Syrup Description
Antihistamine/Decongestant/Antitussive for oral use.
For adults and pediatric patients (2 years and older)
Brompheniramine Maleate/Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride/Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide Syrup
Each teaspoonful (5 mL) contains brompheniramine maleate, 4 mg; pseudoephedrine hydrochloride, 45 mg; dextromethorphan hydrobromide,15 mg.
Inactive ingredients: citric acid, D&C Red No. 33, FD&C Blue No. 1, glycerin, flavor, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, sodium
citrate, sorbitol.
Brompheniramine maleate (2-Pyridnepropanamine, y-(4-bromophenyl)- N, N-dimethyl-, (±)-, (Z)-2-butenedioate).
Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride (Benzenemethanol, α-[1-(methylamino)ethyl]-,[S-(R*,R*)]-, hydrochloride) is the hydrochloride of pseudoephedrine, a naturally occurring dextro-rotatory stereoisomer of ephedrine.
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide (Morphinan, 3-methoxy-17-methyl-, (9α, 13α, 14α)-, hydrobromide monohydrate) is the hydrobromide of dform race methorphan.
Sildec DM Syrup - Clinical Pharmacology
Antihistaminic, decongestant, and antitussive actions.
Brompheniramine maleate possesses H1 antihistaminic activity a..