Carbofed DM

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

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Oct 22, 2021.

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Carbofed DM Description

Antihistamine/Decongestant/Antitussive for oral use

For adults and pediatric patients (2 years and older)

Carbofed DM Syrup

Each teaspoonful (5 mL) contains brompheniramine maleate, 4 mg; pseudoephedrine hydrochloride, 45 mg; dextromethorphan hydrobromide, 15 mg.

Inactive ingredients: Citric acid, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #33, glycerin, natural & artificial grape flavor, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sorbitol.

Brompheniramine maleate (2-Pyridinepropanamine, γ-(4-bromophenyl)-N,N-dimethyl-, (±)-, (Z)-2-butenedioate).

Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride (Benzenemethol, α-[1-methylamino)ethyl]-,[S-(R*,R*)]-, hydrochloride) is the hydrochloride of pseudoephedrine, a naturally occurring dextrorotatory stereoisomer of ephedrine.

Dextromethorphan hydrobromide (Morphinan, 3-methoxy-17-methyl-, (9α, 13α, 14α)-, hydrobromide monohydrate) is the hydrobromide of d-form race methorphan.

Carbofed DM - Clinical Pharmacology

Antihistaminic, decongestant and antitussive actions.

Brompheniramine maleate possesses H1 antihistaminic activity and...