Brompheniramine Maleate Oral solution

Brand Names: Histaject, J-Tan, BroveX CT, J-Tan PD, Bromaphen, B-Vex, Dimetane Extentab, Tanacof-XR, Rohist, VaZol, See more brands »

Brand Names: Histaject, J-Tan, BroveX CT, J-Tan PD, Bromaphen, B-Vex, Dimetane Extentab, Tanacof-XR, Rohist, VaZol, Lodrane 24, Dimetapp Allergy Liquigel, P-Tex, Lodrane XR, Dimetapp Allergy, Siltane, Brompheniramine Tannate, Lodrane 12 Hour, Brompheniramine Maleate ER, Bidhist, BroveX, DimetaneSee fewer brands »

What is this medicine?

BROMPHENIRAMINE (brome fen IR a meen) is an antihistamine. It is used to treat the symptoms of seasonal and year-round allergies. It is also used to treat a runny nose from a cold.

This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.

What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

• asthma
• glaucoma
• heart disease
• high blood pressure
• prostate disease
• stomach ulcer
• taking MAOIs like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate
• trouble passing urine
• thyroid disease
• an unusual or allergic reaction to brompheniramine, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
• pregnant or trying to become pregnant
• breast-feeding

How should I use this medicine?

Take this medicine by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Use a specially marked spoon or container to measure each dose. Ask your pharmacist if you do not have one. Household spoons are not accurate. Take your medicine at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed.

Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. While this drug may be prescribed for children as young as 2 years old for selected conditions, precautions do apply.

Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.

What if I miss a dose?

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.

What may interact with this medicine?

Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:

• MAOIs like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate

This medicine may also interact with the following medications:

• alcohol
• barbiturates, like phenobarbital
• medicines for bladder spasm like oxybutynin, tolterodine
• medicines for blood pressure
• medicines for depression, anxiety, or psychotic disturbances
• medicines for movement abnormalities or Parkinson's disease
• medicines for sleep
• other medicines for cold, cough or allergy
• some medicines for the stomach like chlordiazepoxide, dicyclomine

This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.

What should I watch for while using this medicine?

Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular check ups. Tell your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.

Your mouth may get dry. Chewing sugarless gum or sucking hard candy, and drinking plenty of water may help. Contact your doctor if the problem does not go away or is severe.

This medicine may cause dry eyes and blurred vision. If you wear contact lenses you may feel some discomfort. Lubricating drops may help. See your eye doctor if the problem does not go away or is severe.

You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Alcohol may interfere with the effect of this medicine. Avoid alcoholic drinks.

What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?

Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:

• allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
• breathing problems
• changes in vision
• chest pain
• fast, irregular heartbeat
• fear, anxiety, restless, tremor
• fever, sore throat
• hallucinations
• high blood pressure
• seizures
• trouble passing urine
• unusual bleeding or bruising
• unusually weak or tired

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

• clumsy
• dry mouth, nose, throat
• flushed, red skin
• headache
• loss of appetite
• stomach upset, nausea

This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children.

Store at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.

NOTE:This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.