What is Dexbrompheniramine and pseudoephedrine?
Dexbrompheniramine reduces histamine's effects in the body. Histamine may cause symptoms such as sneezing and itching. It can also lead to watery or runny eyes. Pseudoephedrine works as a nasal decongestant by shrinking blood vessels. Dilated vessels in the nose can lead to congestion. A combination medicine that contains dexbrompheniramine, pseudoephedrine, and other ingredients is used to treat the symptoms of the cold and seasonal allergies. These include sneezing and runny, stuffy, or watery noses, as well as itchy and watery eyes. This medication guide does not list all possible uses for dexbrompheniramine or pseudoephedrine.
Side effects of Dexbrompheniramine and pseudoephedrine
If you experience any of the following symptoms of an allergy: difficulty breathing, hives, swelling in your lips, face, throat, or tongue
Dexbrompheniramine may have serious side effects. If you experience:
- Severe nervousness
- A feeling of lightheadedness, as if you could pass out.
- Trouble sleeping
- Fast or irregular heartbeat;
- Urination that is painful or difficult
Older adults may experience more side effects.
Some of the common side effects associated with dexbrompheniramine or pseudoephedrine include:
- Drowsiness;
- Feeling restless (especially among children);
- Blurred vision
- Dry mouth or nose
There may be other side effects. For medical advice on side effects, call your doctor. The FDA can be contacted at 1-800-FDA-1088 to report any side effects.
Similar/related drugs
prednisone, fluticasone nasal, montelukast, cetirizine, benadryl, diphenhydramine, and promethazine
Warnings
If you've taken an MAO-inhibitor in the last 14 days (such as isocarboxazid or linezolid), phenelzine rasagiline, selegiline, or tranylcypromine, do not take this medication. Antihistamines should never be used to put a child to sleep.
Before you take this drug
If you have an allergy to either dexbrompheniramine or pseudoephedrine, then dexbrompheniramine should be avoided. You should not take this medication if you've taken an MAO inhibitor in the last 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction may occur. The MAO inhibitors are isocarboxazid (linezolid), phenelzine (rasagiline), selegiline (tranylcypromine), and rasagiline. If you are suffering from any other health conditions or symptoms, you should consult your doctor before using this medication.
- High blood pressure, or heart disease?
- A thyroid condition;
- Glaucoma;
- Diabetes;
- An enlarged prostrate can cause urination issues.
Dexbrompheniramine, pseudoephedrine, and other similar substances may harm an unborn child. Consult your doctor before taking this medication if you're pregnant. Ask your doctor before using this medicine if you are breastfeeding a baby. Consult your doctor before taking this medication if you're breastfeeding a child. Decongestants and antihistamines can slow down breast milk production. Phenylalanine can be found in liquid cold medicines that are artificially sweetened. Check the label of your medication to determine if it contains phenylalanine if you suffer from phenylketonuria.
How to take Dexbrompheniramine and pseudoephedrine?
Do not exceed the recommended dosage or duration. Use the recommended dose or duration. Do not exceed it. Most cold or allergy medicines are taken for only a few days until symptoms disappear. Never give antihistamines to children younger than six years of age. Do not make them sleepy with these medications. The misuse of cough medicines and cold remedies by young children can lead to death. No longer chew or crush the extended-release tablets. Take it as a whole. Use the provided dosing device, a dose-measuring spoon, or medicine cups. Ask your pharmacist if you don't have one. If your symptoms don't improve within 7 days, call your doctor. Antihistamines can produce unusual reactions in skin allergy tests. Inform any physician who you see that you take an antihistamine. Tell the surgeon if you've taken cold medication in the last few days. Keep away from heat and moisture. Store at room temperature.
What happens if I miss the dose?
You may not have a schedule for taking cold medicines, as they are taken only when needed. Take the missed dosage as soon as possible if you take your medication regularly. If your next dose is approaching, skip the missed dose. You should not take more medicine to compensate for a missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Call 1-800-222-1222 for poison help or seek immediate medical attention.
What should be avoided?
Alcohol is harmful to your health. Alcohol can increase the side effects caused by dexbrompheniramine or pseudoephedrine.
Before using other allergy or sleeping pills, consult your doctor. Dexbrompheniramine and pseudoephedrine are found in many combination medications. You can get an overdose of medicine by taking certain products together. You can check the label of a medication to determine if it contains antihistamines or decongestants. The effects of dexbrompheniramine or pseudoephedrine can impair thinking and reactions. You should be careful when driving or doing anything else that requires alertness.
Interaction with other drug
Before using this medication, ask your doctor or pharmacist if you also use any other medications, such as prescriptions and OTC medicines, vitamins, and herbs. When used in combination, some medicines may cause harmful or unwanted effects. This medication guide does not list all interactions. This medicine can have a worsening effect if taken with drugs that cause you to sleep or reduce your breathing. Before taking dexbrompheniramine or pseudoephedrine along with sleeping pills, narcotics, muscle relaxers, anxiety or depression medications, or medicines for seizures, ask your doctor.
