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Brompheniramine is an antihistamine used for the treatment of symptoms of the common cold and allergies. It is available as a tablet, chewable tablets, elixir, oral suspension, and infant drops.¹ It is often used in combination with other medications to increase its effectiveness.²

Fast Facts:

• -- Side effects can include drowsiness, blurred vision, and dry throat¹
• -- Used in OTC medicines such as Dimetapp, Bromfed, and Drixoral³
• -- Not recommended for use in infants and toddlers⁴

5 Great Resources on Brompheniramine

• Wikipedia: Brompheniramine
• DrugDigest: Brompheniramine Drug Information
• KramesOnline (via Wishard): Brompheniramine Injection Consumer Information
• National Association Of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities: Brompheniramine For Allergies
• American Society Of Health-System Pharmacists (via Prevention): Brompheniramine-Overview

Latest Headlines on Brompheniramine

• More Brompheniramine News from Google

What is Brompheniramine?

• Cerner Multum (via Drugs.com): What Is Brompheniramine?
• PatientUK: About Brompheniramine
• Micromedex (via Florida Hospital Ormond Memorial): Brompheniramine (By Mouth)

What Are The Uses for Brompheniramine?

• NetDoctor: Brompheniramine Maleate: What Is It Used For?
• A-Z Drug Facts (via Drugs.com): Brompheniramine: Indications And Usage
• Epic Laboratories: What Conditions Is Brompheniramine Maleate Used To Treat?

What Are The Side Effects, Interactions and Precautions for Brompheniramine?

• American Society Of Health-System Pharmacists (via MedlinePlus): Brompheniramine: What Side Effects Can This Medication Cause?
• WebMD (via eMedicineHealth): What Are Some Possible Side Effects Of Brompheniramine?
• Brompheniramine: Brompheniramine: What Side Effects Can This Medication Cause?

What are the Alternatives to Brompheniramine?

• Wikipedia: Acrivastine
• Flonase: Official Site
• Family Allergy & Asthma: Leukotriene Modifiers

What are the Holistic Alternatives to Brompheniramine?

• Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center: Chrysanthemum
• HealthWorld Online: Drug-Free Help For Allergies
• HolisticOnline: Conventional, Alternative, Complementary, And Integrative Approaches To Treating Colds And Flu (Influenza)

Wisdom, Blogs and Message Boards about Brompheniramine

• HealthBoards: Antihistamine OTC Other Than Benadryl?
• National Psoriasis Foundation: How Bad Are Antihistamines For Us?
• iVillage: No Cold Medicines For Young Children? Discussion

Controversy and Lawsuits about Brompheniramine

• The Akron Beacon Journal: Cold Medicines Might Be Dangerous (Oct. 29, 2007)
• U.S. News & World Report: Drug Makers Withdraw Cough, Cold Meds For Infants (Oct. 11, 2007)
• InjuryBoard: FDA Say No To OTC Cold Medications For Young Children

Abuse of Brompheniramine

• Cerner Multum (via American Physical Therapy Association): Bromphenirmaine: What Happens If I Overdose?
• A.D.A.M. (via New York Times): Brompheniramine Overdose

Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Brompheniramine

• Google Scholar: Brompheniramine Articles
• JAMA: Archives Of Brompheniramine Articles
• PubMedCentral: Articles On Brompheniramine

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GuideWisdom and Fast Facts References

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} American Society Of Health-Pharmacists (via MedlinePlus): Brompheniramine Drug Information
2. ↑ eMedicineHealth: Antihistamine Brompheniramine Allergy Medication Information
3. ↑ Wikipedia: Brompheniramine
4. ↑ InjuryBoard: FDA Say No To OTC Cold Medications For Young Children

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