Dexbrompheniramine
Generic name: dexbrompheniramine [ DEX-brom-fen-IR-a-meen ]
Brand names: Ala Hist IR, PediaVent, Ala-Hist IR
Dosage forms: oral liquid (2 mg/5 mL); oral tablet (2 mg)
Drug class:Antihistamines
What is dexbrompheniramine?
Dexbrompheniramine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.
Dexbrompheniramine is used to treat runny nose, sneezing, itching, and watery eyes caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.
Dexbrompheniramine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use antihistamine medication to make a child sleepy.
Before taking this medicine
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to use dexbrompheniramine if you have other medical conditions, especially:
glaucoma; o
an enlarged prostate and urination problems.
It is not known whether dexbrompheniramine will harm an unborn baby. Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant.
It is not known whether dexbrompheniramine passes into breast milk or if it could cause side effects in the nursing baby. Antihistamines may also slow breast milk production. Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are breast-feeding.
How should I take dexbrompheniramine?
Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. This medicine is usually taken only for a short time until your symptoms clear up.
Do not take for longer than 7 days in a row. Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 7 days of treatment, or if you have a fever with a headache, cough, or skin rash.
Do not give this medication to a child younger than 4 years old. Always ask a doctor before giving a cough or cold medicine to a child. Death can occur from the misuse of cough and cold medicines in very young children.
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