BPM Mal, Phenyleph HCl, DM

Generic name: brompheniramine maleate, phenylephrine hydrochloride and dextromethorphan hydrobromide
Dosage form: liquid
Drug class:Upper respiratory combinations

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BPM Mal, Phenyleph HCl, DM Description

BPM Mal/Phenyleph HCl/DM HBr 4/10/20mg/5 mL is an antihistamine, decongestant, and antitussive available for oral administration as a clear liquid. Each 5 mL (1 teaspoonful) of bubble gum flavored liquid contains:
Brompheniramine Maleate .....4 mg
Phenylephrine Hydrochloride .....10 mg
Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide.....20 mg

Inactive Ingredients: Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Saccharin, Bubble Gum Flavor, Purified Water.

Brompheniramine Maleate is an antihistamine having the chemical name, 2-Pyridinepropanamine,g -(4-bromophenyl)-N, N-dimethyl-, (±)-,(Z)-2-butenedioate (1:1), with the following structure:


Phenylephrine Hydrochloride is a sympathomimetic amine decongestant which occurs as white or practically white, odorless crystals, having a bitter taste. It is freely soluble in water and in alcohol. The chemical name is: (–)-m-Hydroxy-a-[(methylamino)methyl] benzyl alcohol hydrochloride. Its structure is as follows:


Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide is chemically named as 3-Methoxy-17-methyl-9a, 13a, 14a-morphinan hydrobromide which naturally occurs as white crystals and is sparingly soluble in water and freely soluble in alcohol. Its structure is as follows:

BPM Mal, Phenyleph HCl, DM - Clinical Pharmacology

Antihistamine, decongestant, and antitussive actions.

Brompheniramine Maleate